Phoenix Population

2010–2026

1,633

2026 projection

4.4% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Phoenix. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,633-130.79%
20251,646-40.24%
20241,650+110.67%
20231,639-50.30%
20221,644-261.56%
20211,670-382.22%
20201,708-291.67%
20191,737-331.86%
20181,770-402.21%
20171,810-351.90%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Phoenix has a population change lower than Cook County, Illinois, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Cook County−1.3%
  • Phoenix−3.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Phoenix Demographics

37.7median age

Median age

Female42.2 yrs
Male32.6 yrs

Adults

1,312
346 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults966 other adults

Sex

Female 53.7% · 941Male 46.3% · 810

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Phoenix Income

$30,288median household income

Median household income

$30,288

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,581

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21.5%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Phoenix Marital Status

21% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married21%25%18%
Never married49%53%45%
Divorced19%13%23%
Widowed9%6%12%
Separated2%3%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201