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Phoenix, AZ Profile


Phoenix, AZ, population 1,461,575, 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 this decade the population of Phoenix has grown by about 11%.

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%
As % of Population
   

Race

Population by Race
White71%
African American5%
Native American2%
Asian2%
Hawaiian0%
Other/Mixed20%
As % of Population
         

Age


Median Age
Population30.70
Males30.10
Females31.50
Vs. State Median Age
    
    
    
Males by AgeFemales by Age
Under 2017.00%Under 20: 15.00%
20 to 4018.00%20 to 40: 16.00%
40 to 6012.00%40 to 60: 12.00%
Over 605.00%Over 60: 6.00%
Age Distribution
       
       
       
       

Size


Population by YearChange Rate
20001,321,045N/A
20011,345,2081.83%
20021,367,7981.68%
20031,388,2251.49%
20041,417,1192.08%
20051,461,5753.14%
Vs. State Change Rate
 
    
    
    
    
    

Economics


Household Income
Median$41,207
Vs. State Median Income
    

Law Enforcement Statistics

Violent Crimes


Rate Per 100K People
2001771
2002728
2003693
2004662
2005729
2006738
Vs. State Violent Crime Rate
    
    
    
    
    
    
Offense 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murder, Man-Slaughter 209177241202220234
Forcible Rape 400410526490533550
Robbery 4,6294,0753,6763,7234,2374363
Aggravated Assault 5,2945,5615,2795,0505,7016047

Property Crimes


Rate Per 100K People
20016,911
20027,096
20036,971
20046,607
20056,365
20065,934
Vs. State Property Crime Rate
    
    
    
    
    
    
Offense 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Burglary 16,673 16,855 17,104 16,496 16,255 16150
Larceny, Theft 55,190 57,214 55,068 53,041 52,537 49811
Motor Vehicle Theft 22,580 25,624 25,651 24,869 24,536 24089
Arson 421 501 436 378 472 525

Location

Elevation1,072 feet above sea level
Land Area419.9 Square Miles
Water Area0.2 Square Miles
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