Mesa, AZ
MESA, ARIZONA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.3.20)
AGE IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 33,167 | 6.5% |
| 25 to 29 years | 40,271 | 7.9% |
| 30 to 34 years | 37,810 | 7.4% |
| 35 to 39 years | 31,938 | 6.3% |
| 40 to 44 years | 31,353 | 6.2% |
| 45 to 49 years | 29,972 | 5.9% |
| 50 to 54 years | 26,974 | 5.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 29,446 | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 27,716 | 5.4% |
| 65 to 69 years | 24,571 | 4.8% |
| 70 to 74 years | 23,625 | 4.6% |
| 75 to 79 years | 16,516 | 3.2% |
| 80 to 84 years | 9,453 | 1.9% |
| 85+ years | 9,417 | 1.9% |
The median age in Mesa is 35.8 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 412,281 | 81.0% |
| Black or African American | 25,378 | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13,246 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 8,360 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,400 | 0.5% |
| Other | 28,970 | 5.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 12,644 | 3.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 20,255 | 5.9% |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 80,510 | 23.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 94,865 | 27.5% |
| Associate’s degree | 35,778 | 10.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 67,760 | 19.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 32,755 | 9.5% |
| High school graduate or higher | 311,668 | 90.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 100,515 | 29.2% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 244,052 | 70.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Annual Household Income | Percent |
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% |
Median household income: $54,700
Mean household income: $73,216
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $21,500 |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | $29,759 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $35,483 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $47,629 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $60,191 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 408,788 | NA |
| Never married | 135,711 | 33.2% |
| Now married (except separated) | 190,458 | 46.6% |
| Separated | 6,310 | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 23,347 | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 52,962 | 13.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath poverty line | 75,571 | 15.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Owner-occupied housing units | 107,608 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 70,782 |
| Single-family detached units | 113,213 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.3% |
| Vacancy rate | 14.9% |
| Renters rate | 39.7% |
| Average housing value | $226,200 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with/ mortgage) | $975 |
| Average rent | $901 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Average income | $73,216 |
| Average household size | 2.73 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 63.6% |
| Percent disabled | 11.8% |
| Percent with health coverage | 87.1% |
| Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 24.8 |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 2.0% |
| Percent veterans | 8.6% |
| Percent foreign born | 12.0% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 6.6% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $67,052.15 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $517.43 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $311.14 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $86.93 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $45.73 |
| Apparel & services | $1,958.76 |
| Men’s apparel | $376.06 |
| Women’s apparel | $649.08 |
| Children’s apparel | $300.90 |
| Boys’ apparel | $100.32 |
| Girls’ apparel | $113.56 |
| Footwear | $446.25 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $3,375.79 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $350.86 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $1,065.27 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $1,559.00 |
| Education | $1,296.71 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $2,888.24 |
| Club membership fees | $203.44 |
| Dating services | $0.66 |
| Pet food | $233.03 |
| Pet services | $60.46 |
| Food consumed at home | $4,730.17 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $618.17 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $483.11 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $930.38 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,050.82 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $461.38 |
| Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,647.69 |
| Health care | $5,309.87 |
| Medical services | $989.82 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $133.51 |
| Household Services | $1,843.88 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $67.62 |
| Lawn and garden services | $402.84 |
| Housekeeping services | $165.16 |
| PC repair | $6.28 |
| Housing | $21,087.85 |
| Home improvements | $2,355.46 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,405.86 |
| Phone services | $1,604.28 |
| Water | $677.47 |
| Life and other insurance | $381.01 |
| Pensions and social security | $7,103.31 |
| Personal care products and services | $826.17 |
| Hair care products | $97.25 |
| Personal care products | $357.76 |
| Local transportation | $7,738.01 |
| Gasoline | $2,046.61 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,050.91 |
| Travel | $1,969.99 |
| Airline fares | $485.91 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $23.14 |
| Lodging on trips | $530.69 |
| Food and drink on trips | $476.64 |
| Entertainment on trips | $165.00 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN MARICOPA COUNTY (home to MESA, ARIZONA)
| % with any debt in collections | 34% |
| Average debt in collections | $2,011 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 20% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $942 |
| % with student loan debt | 17% |
| Average student loan debt | $17,914 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $171 |
| % with auto debt | 32% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN MESA, ARIZONA
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 11,406 | 4.4% |
| February 2019 | 10,786 | 4.2% |
| March 2019 | 10,696 | 4.1% |
| April 2019 | 9,985 | 3.9% |
| May 2019 | 10,028 | 3.9% |
| June 2019 | 11,047 | 4.2% |
| July 2019 | 11,217 | 4.3% |
| August 2019 | 11,011 | 4.2% |
| September 2019 | 10,289 | 3.9% |
| October 2019 | 10,206 | 3.8% |
| November 2019 | 9,836 | 3.7% |
| December 2019 | 9,664 | 3.6% |
| January 2020 | 10,858 | 4.1% |
| February 2020 | 10,239 | 3.8% |
| March 2020 | 14,260 | 5.4% |
| April 2020 | 31,993 | 12.3% |
| May 2020 | 20,952 | 8.0% |
| June 2020 | 24,505 | 9.4% |
| July 2020 | 26,610 | 10.1% |
| August 2020 | 14,283 | 5.7% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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