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Phoenix, AZ Population by Age

The median age in Phoenix, AZ is 34.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 21.02% were under the age of 15, 22.26% aged 15 to 29, 45.67% aged 30 to 64, 9.84% aged 65 to 84, and 1.21% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Phoenix, AZ population age distribution

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 107,427 6.75%
5 to 9 years 108,866 6.84%
10 to 14 years 118,238 7.43%
15 to 19 years 112,009 7.04%
20 to 24 years 112,321 7.06%
25 to 29 years 129,842 8.16%
30 to 34 years 128,066 8.05%
35 to 39 years 111,487 7.01%
40 to 44 years 109,073 6.86%
45 to 49 years 103,501 6.5%
50 to 54 years 97,025 6.1%
55 to 59 years 95,546 6%
60 to 64 years 81,891 5.15%
65 to 69 years 61,508 3.87%
70 to 74 years 49,092 3.09%
75 to 79 years 28,079 1.76%
80 to 84 years 17,859 1.12%
85 years and over 19,289 1.21%
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Phoenix, AZ population by age group

Key stats
558,861
Population under 25 years
478,468
Population aged 25-44
377,963
Population aged 45-64
175,827
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Phoenix's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Phoenix, AZ population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 129,842 (8.16% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Phoenix, AZ was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 129,842 (8.16%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Phoenix, AZ was the 80-84 years with a population of 17,859 (1.12%).

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
The pie chart shows Phoenix's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Phoenix, AZ population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 1,012,191 (63.62% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 403,101 25.33%
18 to 64 years 1,012,191 63.62%
85 years and over 175,827 11.05%
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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 25.33%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Phoenix's working population (between 18 and 64) was 63.62%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Phoenix's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 11.05% as compared to 16.04% 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 31.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Phoenix, AZ, is 16.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Phoenix, AZ is 47.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Phoenix, AZ is 6.1.
The graph shows Phoenix's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Phoenix, AZ population pyramid i.e. Phoenix population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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 54,459 52,968 107,427
5 to 9 years 56,584 52,282 108,866
10 to 14 years 60,509 57,729 118,238
15 to 19 years 56,771 55,238 112,009
20 to 24 years 57,839 54,482 112,321
25 to 29 years 63,941 65,901 129,842
30 to 34 years 65,933 62,133 128,066
35 to 39 years 57,615 53,872 111,487
40 to 44 years 55,199 53,874 109,073
45 to 49 years 52,532 50,969 103,501
50 to 54 years 49,846 47,179 97,025
55 to 59 years 48,077 47,469 95,546
60 to 64 years 40,702 41,189 81,891
65 to 69 years 28,732 32,776 61,508
70 to 74 years 22,931 26,161 49,092
75 to 79 years 12,788 15,291 28,079
80 to 84 years 8,191 9,668 17,859
85 years and over 7,432 11,857 19,289
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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 403,101, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 25.33% 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 175,827. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 11.05% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Phoenix, AZ Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Phoenix age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
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 25-29 years with a population of 129,842 (8.16%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Phoenix, AZ was the 80-84 years with a population of 17,859 (1.12%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Phoenix population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
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 $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Phoenix population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
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 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 31.0.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Phoenix, AZ, is 16.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Phoenix, AZ is 47.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Phoenix, AZ is 6.1.

Phoenix population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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

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