Tempe, AZ

Census Place

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2024 Population

188,065

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

0.334% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

15.8%

2.26% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$79,663

2.6% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$455,400

7.94% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

111,606

2.21% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Tempe, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.3% of the residents in Tempe, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tempe, AZ are Arizona State University Campus Immersion (22,494 degrees awarded in 2024), Rio Salado College (4,944 degrees), and Sonoran Desert Institute (2,369 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Tempe, AZ was $455,400, and the homeownership rate was 42.3%.

Most people in Tempe, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Tempe, AZ was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Tempe Town Lake

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Population & Diversity

Tempe, AZ is home to a population of 188k people, from which 91.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.3% of Tempe, AZ residents were born outside of the country (26.8k people).

In 2024, there were 5.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.9k people) in Tempe, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 15.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.3%

2024 Citizenship

91.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.3% of Tempe, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tempe, AZ was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tempe, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tempe, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.9k ± 2.87k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
18.2k ± 1.71k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
15.6k ± 1.71k

23.1%

Hispanic Population

43.5k people

23.1% of the people in Tempe, AZ are hispanic (43.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tempe, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
491,277 ± 16,626 people
India
45,077 ± 5,197 people
Canada
39,505 ± 4,867 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 491,277 Arizona residents, followed by India with 45,077 and Canada with 39,505.

Foreign-Born Population

14.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

26.8k people

13.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

25.6k people

As of 2024, 14.3% of Tempe, AZ residents (26.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tempe, AZ was 13.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tempe, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,705 ± 487
Vietnam
1,572 ± 290
Gulf War (1990s)
1,245 ± 395

Tempe, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Tempe, AZ.

Health

90.1% of the population of Tempe, AZ has health coverage, with 55.1% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 8.13% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.8% were men and 47.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.7% under 18 years, 42.5% between 18 and 34 years, 29.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.8% were men and 47.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.89%

Uninsured

55.1%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

8.13%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tempe, AZ declined by 1.08% from 10% to 9.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tempe, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Tempe, AZ employs 112k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tempe, AZ were Educational Services (15,615 people), Retail Trade (11,899 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (11,335 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,715), Utilities ($90,865), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,895).

Employment

Occupations

112k

2024 Value

± 3,286

2.21%

1 Year growth

± 4.05%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tempe, AZ grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 109k employees to 112k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tempe, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,835 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,398 people), and Management Occupations (10,312 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tempe, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

112k

2024 Value

± 3,286

2.21%

1 Year growth

± 4.05%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tempe, AZ grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 109k employees to 112k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tempe, AZ, are Educational Services (15,615 people), Retail Trade (11,899 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (11,335 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tempe, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Tempe, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,549

Median earning men ± $2,026

$42,957

Median earning women ± $1,485

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($78,604), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,569), and Public Administration ($67,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($64,131), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,731), and Construction ($60,227).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Y-Axis

2.3%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.21%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Tempe, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (46.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.54%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.{{cite news |last1=Edmondson |first1=Catie |title=Mark Kelly Defeats Martha McSally in Crucial Arizona Senate Race |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/us/politics/arizona-mark-kelly.html |access-date=2 December 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=4 November 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Pathé |first1=Simone |title=Arizona Governor to Appoint Martha McSally to McCain's Senate Seat |url=https://www.rollcall.com/2018/12/18/arizona-governor-to-appoint-martha-mcsally-to-mccains-senate-seat/ |website=Roll Call |publisher=FiscalNote |access-date=2 December 2020 |url-access=subscription|date=18 December 2018 |language=en}}

Ruben Gallego

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Tempe, AZ awarded 33,106 degrees. The student population of Tempe, AZ in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 56,317 male students and 54,869 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tempe, AZ are White (14,471 and 50.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7,393 and 25.8%), Asian (1,888 and 6.59%), and Black or African American (1,879 and 6.56%).

The largest universities in Tempe, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Arizona State University Campus Immersion (22,494 and 67.9%), Rio Salado College (4,944 and 14.9%), and Sonoran Desert Institute (2,369 and 7.16%).

The most popular majors in Tempe, AZ are Gunsmithing (2,121 and 6.41%), Computer Science (1,589 and 4.8%), and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (1,296 and 3.91%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,908 for in-state students and $20,661 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Tempe, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 111,186 (50.7% men and 49.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 111,186 students enrolled in Tempe, AZ, 50.7% men and 49.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 46,019 records, of which 48.1% were women and 51.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
1,266 degrees awarded
General Psychology
868 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
832 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tempe, AZ was Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services with 1,266 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tempe, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
22,494 degrees awarded
Rio Salado College
4,944 degrees awarded
Sonoran Desert Institute
2,369 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arizona State University Campus Immersion with 22,494 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 17,116 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tempe, AZ, which is 1.07 times more than the 15,990 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 14,471 degrees mean that there were 1.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 7,393 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,047) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,212) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tempe, AZ was $455,400 in 2024, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $421,900 to $455,400, a 7.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Tempe, AZ is 42.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Tempe, AZ have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tempe, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$455,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,893

$33,127

Median Property Taxes

±$1,482

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tempe, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tempe, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.3%

Homeownership

2024

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 42.3% of the housing units in Tempe, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tempe, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,663

Median Household Income

± $2,503

78.3k

Number of Households

± 2,591

In 2024, the median household income of the 78.3k households in Tempe, AZ grew to $79,663 from the previous year's value of $77,643.

The following chart displays the households in Tempe, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tempe, AZ is from Arizona.

0.456

2024 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.457

2023 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2024, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (59.1%)
Worked At Home (21.2%)
Carpooled (7.99%)

In 2024, 59.1% of workers in Tempe, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tempe, AZ have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.896% of the workforce in Tempe, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tempe, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tempe, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tempe, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tempe, AZ (28.1k out of 178k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tempe, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.