Surprise, Arizona
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Surprise, Arizona, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 154,948 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $96,711 | $79,964 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.5% | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $435,100 | $394,500 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,033 | $1,543 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 7.0% | 13.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 30.2 | 25.4 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 19.5% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 57.8% | 46.7% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Surprise, Arizona
| Statistic | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 65.8% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.0% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 4.3% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.4% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 5.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.5% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 52.1 | 61.9 | 61.4 |
Age in Surprise, Arizona
| Statistic | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 41.4 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 23.1% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 7.6% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 11.0% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 23.5% | 23.6% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 22.2% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Surprise, Arizona
| Statistic | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 56,506 | 2,856,081 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 73.3% | 64.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 32.3% | 28.7% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 15.5% | 17.5% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 20.8% | 27.5% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 27.8% | 34.1% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Surprise, Arizona
| Statistic | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $41,888 | $42,503 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 8.8% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.8% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 10.9% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 19.6% | 29.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 5.3% | 10.4% | n/a |
Housing in Surprise, Arizona
| Statistic | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 62,098 | 3,192,839 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 85.7% | 64.2% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 7.0% | 16.4% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 9.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 2,005.0 | 1,992.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 32.2% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,842 | $1,879 | n/a |
Education in Surprise, Arizona
| Statistic | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 5.8% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 25.3% | 23.5% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 38.4% | 32.6% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.3% | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 11.3% | 13.0% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Surprise, Arizona
| Statistic | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 59.3% | 60.6% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 69.4% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 20.1% | 25.2% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 11.8% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 3.3% | 5.4% | n/a |
Origins and language in Surprise, Arizona
| Statistic | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 30.1% | 39.4% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 4.9% | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 2.1% | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 87.4% | 74.3% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 7.7% | 19.3% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.8% | 19.8% | 16.7% |