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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