Scottsdale, AZ Demographics
A map of Scottsdale's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 189,510 | 78.5% |
Hispanic | 23,533 | 9.8% |
Asian | 11,949 | 5.0% |
Multiracial | 8,960 | 3.7% |
Black | 4,601 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 2,808 | 1.2% |
Scottsdale, Arizona had a population of 241,361 in 2020. It was 78.5% White, 1.9% Black, 5.0% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Scottsdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 467 places in Arizona, Scottsdale is the 7th 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).
Scottsdale's White Population
189,510 residents of Scottsdale identify as White, or 78.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Scottsdale considerably larger than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Scottsdale is ranked #127 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Scottsdale is less White than neighboring Carefree (91.3% White), Fountain Hills (87.6% White), Paradise Valley (81.7% White), Rio Verde (96.2% White), and Cave Creek (87% White).
Scottsdale's Black Population
4,601 residents of Scottsdale identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Scottsdale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Scottsdale is ranked #65 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Scottsdale is more Black than neighboring Carefree (0.8% Black), Fountain Hills (1.1% Black), Paradise Valley (0.6% Black), Rio Verde (0.1% Black), and Cave Creek (0.3% Black).
Scottsdale's Asian Population
11,949 residents of Scottsdale identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Scottsdale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Scottsdale is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Scottsdale is more Asian than neighboring Carefree (1% Asian), Fountain Hills (2.3% Asian), Rio Verde (0.1% Asian), and Cave Creek (1.3% Asian). Scottsdale is less Asian than neighboring Paradise Valley (7.7% Asian).
Scottsdale's Hispanic Population
23,533 residents of Scottsdale identify as Hispanic, or 9.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Scottsdale considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Scottsdale is ranked #255 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Scottsdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Carefree (4.5% Hispanic), Fountain Hills (5.2% Hispanic), Paradise Valley (5.5% Hispanic), Rio Verde (1.4% Hispanic), and Cave Creek (7.3% Hispanic).
Scottsdale's Native American/Other Population
2,808 residents of Scottsdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Scottsdale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Scottsdale is ranked #322 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Scottsdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carefree (0.6% Native American/Other), Fountain Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), Paradise Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), Rio Verde (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cave Creek (0.8% Native American/Other).
Scottsdale's Multiracial Population
8,960 residents of Scottsdale identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Scottsdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Scottsdale is ranked #160 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Scottsdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Carefree (1.7% Multiracial), Fountain Hills (2.9% Multiracial), Rio Verde (1.6% Multiracial), and Cave Creek (3.3% Multiracial). Scottsdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Paradise Valley (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.