Phoenix, AZ Demographics
A map of Phoenix's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 671,751 | 41.8% |
Hispanic | 661,574 | 41.1% |
Black | 118,527 | 7.4% |
Asian | 63,996 | 4.0% |
Multiracial | 55,272 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 37,019 | 2.3% |
Phoenix, Arizona had a population of 1,608,139 in 2020. It was 41.8% White, 7.4% Black, 4.0% Asian, 41.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Phoenix, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 467 places in Arizona, Phoenix is the 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).
Phoenix's White Population
671,751 residents of Phoenix identify as White, or 41.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Phoenix slightly less than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Phoenix is ranked #279 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Phoenix is more White than neighboring Tolleson (9.9% White). Phoenix is less White than neighboring Paradise Valley (81.7% White), Glendale (43.4% White), Sun City (90.1% White), and Youngtown (48.2% White).
Phoenix's Black Population
118,527 residents of Phoenix identify as Black, or 7.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Phoenix roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Phoenix is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Phoenix is more Black than neighboring Paradise Valley (0.6% Black), Glendale (7.2% Black), Sun City (1.8% Black), Tolleson (6.9% Black), and Youngtown (4.2% Black).
Phoenix's Asian Population
63,996 residents of Phoenix identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Phoenix roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Phoenix is ranked #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Phoenix is more Asian than neighboring Sun City (1.1% Asian), Tolleson (1.3% Asian), and Youngtown (2.5% Asian). Phoenix is less Asian than neighboring Paradise Valley (7.7% Asian), and Glendale (4.5% Asian).
Phoenix's Hispanic Population
661,574 residents of Phoenix identify as Hispanic, or 41.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Phoenix slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Phoenix is ranked #67 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Phoenix is more Hispanic than neighboring Paradise Valley (5.5% Hispanic), Glendale (39.3% Hispanic), Sun City (4.5% Hispanic), and Youngtown (39.7% Hispanic). Phoenix is less Hispanic than neighboring Tolleson (79.2% Hispanic).
Phoenix's Native American/Other Population
37,019 residents of Phoenix identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Phoenix roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Phoenix is ranked #224 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Phoenix is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paradise Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), Glendale (1.9% Native American/Other), Sun City (0.6% Native American/Other), Tolleson (1.3% Native American/Other), and Youngtown (1.8% Native American/Other).
Phoenix's Multiracial Population
55,272 residents of Phoenix identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Phoenix roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Phoenix is ranked #198 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Phoenix is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun City (1.9% Multiracial), and Tolleson (1.4% Multiracial). Phoenix is less Multiracial than neighboring Paradise Valley (3.9% Multiracial), Glendale (3.7% Multiracial), and Youngtown (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.