Tempe, AZ Demographics
A map of Tempe's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 97,651 | 54.1% |
Hispanic | 39,698 | 22.0% |
Asian | 17,169 | 9.5% |
Black | 11,393 | 6.3% |
Multiracial | 8,692 | 4.8% |
Native American/Other | 5,984 | 3.3% |
Tempe, Arizona had a population of 180,587 in 2020. It was 54.1% White, 6.3% Black, 9.5% Asian, 22.0% Hispanic, 3.3% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tempe, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tempe is the 9th 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).
Tempe's White Population
97,651 residents of Tempe identify as White, or 54.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Tempe roughly similar to the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tempe is ranked #246 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Tempe is more White than neighboring Guadalupe (3.7% White), Chandler (53.3% White), and Goodyear Village (0.6% White). Tempe is less White than neighboring Paradise Valley (81.7% White), and Sun Lakes (93.1% White).
Tempe's Black Population
11,393 residents of Tempe identify as Black, or 6.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tempe roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tempe is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Tempe is more Black than neighboring Guadalupe (2.3% Black), Chandler (5.6% Black), Paradise Valley (0.6% Black), Sun Lakes (1.2% Black), and Goodyear Village (0% Black).
Tempe's Asian Population
17,169 residents of Tempe identify as Asian, or 9.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tempe slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tempe is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Tempe is more Asian than neighboring Guadalupe (0.8% Asian), Paradise Valley (7.7% Asian), Sun Lakes (1.3% Asian), and Goodyear Village (0% Asian). Tempe is less Asian than neighboring Chandler (11.9% Asian).
Tempe's Hispanic Population
39,698 residents of Tempe identify as Hispanic, or 22.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tempe slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tempe is ranked #146 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Tempe is more Hispanic than neighboring Paradise Valley (5.5% Hispanic), and Sun Lakes (2.6% Hispanic). Tempe is less Hispanic than neighboring Guadalupe (58.7% Hispanic), Chandler (22.6% Hispanic), and Goodyear Village (22.5% Hispanic).
Tempe's Native American/Other Population
5,984 residents of Tempe identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tempe roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tempe is ranked #197 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Tempe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chandler (2.1% Native American/Other), Paradise Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sun Lakes (0.5% Native American/Other). Tempe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Guadalupe (33.7% Native American/Other), and Goodyear Village (74.9% Native American/Other).
Tempe's Multiracial Population
8,692 residents of Tempe identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tempe roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tempe is ranked #79 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Tempe is more Multiracial than neighboring Guadalupe (0.8% Multiracial), Chandler (4.6% Multiracial), Paradise Valley (3.9% Multiracial), Sun Lakes (1.4% Multiracial), and Goodyear Village (1.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.