Demographics & People — Tempe, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 186,419 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~191,900 |
| Median Age | 30.0 |
| Total Households | 77,053 |
| Family Households | 35,891 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5741 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 111,961 |
| Black or African American | 14,446 |
| Asian | 17,627 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43,081 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 69,893 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 42,497 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 40,458 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 33,422 |
| German | 23,381 |
| English | 16,294 |
| Irish | 15,978 |
| Italian | 8,778 |
| Polish | 4,832 |
| American | 4,588 |
Language
| English Only | 136,835 |
| Spanish | 21,775 |
| Population 5+ | 178,774 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 7,803 |
| Population 18+ | 154,957 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tempe, Arizona.