Phoenix, AZ Population by Age

The median age in Phoenix, AZ is 34.4, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.25% were under the age of 15, 22.58% aged 15 to 29, 45.64% aged 30 to 64, 10.28% aged 65 to 84, and 1.24% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

Phoenix, AZ population age distributions

A complete breakdown of Phoenix's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 103,342 6.42%
5 to 9 years 107,149 6.66%
10 to 14 years 115,354 7.17%
15 to 19 years 113,528 7.05%
20 to 24 years 118,040 7.33%
25 to 29 years 132,049 8.2%
30 to 34 years 130,641 8.12%
35 to 39 years 113,140 7.03%
40 to 44 years 111,718 6.94%
45 to 49 years 102,675 6.38%
50 to 54 years 99,489 6.18%
55 to 59 years 94,076 5.85%
60 to 64 years 82,784 5.14%
65 to 69 years 63,531 3.95%
70 to 74 years 51,119 3.18%
75 to 79 years 31,450 1.95%
80 to 84 years 19,350 1.2%
85 years and over 20,021 1.24%
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Phoenix, AZ population by age group

Key stats
557,413
Population under 25 years
487,548
Population aged 25-44
379,024
Population aged 45-64
185,471
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

Phoenix, AZ population by age group.

The largest age group is 25 to 29 years with a population of 132,049 (8.20% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Phoenix, AZ was for the group of age 25 to 29 years with a population of 132,049 (8.20%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Phoenix, AZ was the 80 to 84 years with a population of 19,350 (1.20%).

Phoenix, AZ population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Phoenix, AZ's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above

FIGURE 2

Phoenix, AZ population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 1.03 million (63.98% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Phoenix, AZ population by age cohort

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 394,205 24.49%
18 to 64 years 1,029,780 63.98%
65 years and over 185,471 11.52%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Phoenix 's population under 18 was 24.49%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Phoenix's working population (between 18 and 64) was 63.98%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Phoenix's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 11.52% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Phoenix, AZ population pyramid

Population pyramid for Phoenix, AZ is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Phoenix's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Phoenix, AZ, is 29.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Phoenix, AZ, is 16.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Phoenix, AZ is 46.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Phoenix, AZ is 5.9.

FIGURE 3

Phoenix, AZ population pyramid

Phoenix population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Phoenix, AZ population pyramid

Here's the Phoenix, AZ's male and female population across different age groups .

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 52,280 51,062 103,342
5 to 9 years 56,188 50,961 107,149
10 to 14 years 59,676 55,678 115,354
15 to 19 years 57,932 55,596 113,528
20 to 24 years 60,167 57,873 118,040
25 to 29 years 65,351 66,698 132,049
30 to 34 years 67,824 62,817 130,641
35 to 39 years 58,839 54,301 113,140
40 to 44 years 57,277 54,441 111,718
45 to 49 years 51,723 50,952 102,675
50 to 54 years 50,831 48,658 99,489
55 to 59 years 47,431 46,645 94,076
60 to 64 years 41,430 41,354 82,784
65 to 69 years 29,218 34,313 63,531
70 to 74 years 24,463 26,656 51,119
75 to 79 years 14,461 16,989 31,450
80 to 84 years 8,492 10,858 19,350
85 years and over 7,391 12,630 20,021
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Things to know

What is the population of Phoenix, AZ under 18?

Phoenix's population under the age of 18 is 394,205, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 24.49% of the total resident population of Phoenix, AZ.

What is the aging population in Phoenix, AZ?

Phoenix's population aged 65 years and above was 185,471. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 11.52% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2024
Phoenix, AZ Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Phoenix Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Phoenix population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Phoenix. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Phoenix by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Phoenix.

Key observations

The largest age group in Phoenix, AZ was for the group of age 25 to 29 years years with a population of 132,049 (8.20%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Phoenix, AZ was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 19,350 (1.20%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Phoenix is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Phoenix total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Phoenix Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Phoenix, AZ Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Phoenix - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Phoenix population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Phoenix. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 1.03 million (63.98% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Phoenix population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Phoenix is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Phoenix is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Phoenix Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Phoenix, AZ Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Phoenix, AZ population pyramid, which represents the Phoenix population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Phoenix, AZ, is 29.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Phoenix, AZ, is 16.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Phoenix, AZ is 46.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Phoenix, AZ is 5.9.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Phoenix population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Phoenix for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Phoenix for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Phoenix for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Phoenix Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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