Phoenix, AZ Profile
Phoenix, AZ, population 1,593,659, is located
in Arizona's Maricopa county,
about 9.0 miles from Glendale and 9.8 miles from Tempe.
Through the 90's Phoenix's population has grown by about 34%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Phoenix has grown by about 11%. Since 2005 Phoenix's population has grown by about 8%.
Phoenix's property crime levels tend to be higher than Arizona's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Phoenix tend to be higher than Arizona's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 51% |
| Females | 49% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 71% |
| African American | 5% |
| Native American | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 20% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 6.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 1,322,438 | N/A |
| 2001 | 1,348,132 | 1.94% |
| 2002 | 1,371,454 | 1.73% |
| 2003 | 1,392,602 | 1.54% |
| 2004 | 1,424,000 | 2.25% |
| 2005 | 1,470,302 | 3.25% |
| 2006 | 1,510,609 | 2.74% |
| 2007 | 1,538,431 | 1.84% |
| 2008 | 1,569,917 | 2.05% |
| 2009 | 1,593,659 | 1.51% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $41,207 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 771 |
| 2002 | 728 |
| 2003 | 693 |
| 2004 | 662 |
| 2005 | 729 |
| 2006 | 738 |
| 2007 | 724 |
| 2008 | 660 |
| 2009 | 547 |
| 2010 | 518 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
209 | 400 | 4,629 | 5,294 |
| 2002 |
177 | 410 | 4,075 | 5,561 |
| 2003 |
241 | 526 | 3,676 | 5,279 |
| 2004 |
202 | 490 | 3,723 | 5,050 |
| 2005 |
220 | 533 | 4,237 | 5,701 |
| 2006 |
234 | 550 | 4363 | 6047 |
| 2007 |
213 | 509 | 4942 | 5495 |
| 2008 |
167 | 481 | 4825 | 4992 |
| 2009 |
122 | 522 | 3757 | 4329 |
| 2010 |
117 | 522 | 3250 | 4113 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 6,911 |
| 2002 | 7,096 |
| 2003 | 6,971 |
| 2004 | 6,607 |
| 2005 | 6,365 |
| 2006 | 5,934 |
| 2007 | 5,826 |
| 2008 | 5,214 |
| 2009 | 4,108 |
| 2010 | 3,973 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
16,673 |
55,190 |
22,580 |
| 2002 |
16,855 |
57,214 |
25,624 |
| 2003 |
17,104 |
55,068 |
25,651 |
| 2004 |
16,496 |
53,041 |
24,869 |
| 2005 |
16,255 |
52,537 |
24,536 |
| 2006 |
16150 |
49811 |
24089 |
| 2007 |
19212 |
49754 |
20859 |
| 2008 |
18783 |
48685 |
15221 |
| 2009 |
16281 |
39643 |
9693 |
| 2010 |
15626 |
38012 |
7724 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,072 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 419.9 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.2 Square Miles |
