Mesa, AZ Demographics
A map of Mesa's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 300,502 | 59.6% |
Hispanic | 137,490 | 27.3% |
Multiracial | 19,826 | 3.9% |
Black | 19,819 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 13,896 | 2.8% |
Asian | 12,725 | 2.5% |
Mesa, Arizona had a population of 504,258 in 2020. It was 59.6% White, 3.9% Black, 2.5% Asian, 27.3% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mesa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 467 places in Arizona, Mesa is the 3rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Mesa's White Population
300,502 residents of Mesa identify as White, or 59.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Mesa slightly larger than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Mesa is ranked #228 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mesa is more White than neighboring Chandler (53.3% White). Mesa is less White than neighboring Gilbert (66.7% White), Apache Junction (76.1% White), Queen Creek (72.6% White), and Fountain Hills (87.6% White).
Mesa's Black Population
19,819 residents of Mesa identify as Black, or 3.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mesa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Mesa is ranked #30 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mesa is more Black than neighboring Gilbert (3.6% Black), Apache Junction (1% Black), Queen Creek (3.2% Black), and Fountain Hills (1.1% Black). Mesa is less Black than neighboring Chandler (5.6% Black).
Mesa's Asian Population
12,725 residents of Mesa identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mesa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Mesa is ranked #32 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mesa is more Asian than neighboring Apache Junction (0.9% Asian), Queen Creek (2.4% Asian), and Fountain Hills (2.3% Asian). Mesa is less Asian than neighboring Gilbert (6.6% Asian), and Chandler (11.9% Asian).
Mesa's Hispanic Population
137,490 residents of Mesa identify as Hispanic, or 27.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mesa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Mesa is ranked #111 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mesa is more Hispanic than neighboring Gilbert (16.8% Hispanic), Chandler (22.6% Hispanic), Apache Junction (17.3% Hispanic), Queen Creek (16.2% Hispanic), and Fountain Hills (5.2% Hispanic).
Mesa's Native American/Other Population
13,896 residents of Mesa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mesa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Mesa is ranked #206 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mesa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gilbert (1.4% Native American/Other), Chandler (2.1% Native American/Other), Apache Junction (1.3% Native American/Other), Queen Creek (1.2% Native American/Other), and Fountain Hills (0.8% Native American/Other).
Mesa's Multiracial Population
19,826 residents of Mesa identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mesa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Mesa is ranked #141 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mesa is more Multiracial than neighboring Apache Junction (3.4% Multiracial), and Fountain Hills (2.9% Multiracial). Mesa is less Multiracial than neighboring Gilbert (4.9% Multiracial), Chandler (4.6% Multiracial), and Queen Creek (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.