Population 6,189 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Phoenix
Household size in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Phoenix are small: just 2.24 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.30, as it has nationally. Only 11 of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.4 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Phoenix skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Phoenix, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Phoenix
Renters in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.8% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Phoenix own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Phoenix: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Oregon. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Phoenix is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $810 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $947 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,019 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,208 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$398 | +$731 | +$606 |
Rent in Phoenix runs $1,208 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $398 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Phoenix
Bachelor's degrees in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Phoenix than nationally: 32.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Phoenix: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Phoenix
| Period | Phoenix | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Phoenix runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 9.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Phoenix compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2.24 | 54.4 | 6.3% | 29.3% | 7.2% | 1991 | $1,208 | 32.0% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| Talent | 2.16 | 47.4 | 8.7% | 41.2% | 5.1% | 1991 | $1,462 | 42.9% | 95.7% | 4.1% |
| Medford | 2.46 | 41.1 | 12.2% | 41.2% | 5.9% | 1982 | $1,564 | 30.7% | 91.7% | 5.1% |
| Table Rock | 2.62 | 45.9 | 7.3% | 13.2% | 12.8% | 1979 | $2,222 | 44.3% | 95.4% | 6.7% |
| Jacksonville | 2.31 | 52.6 | 5.2% | 23.5% | 10.3% | 1984 | $1,638 | 42.6% | 95.2% | 7.0% |
| Central Point | 2.54 | 44.7 | 9.9% | 28.2% | 4.8% | 1990 | $1,571 | 26.3% | 91.6% | 3.7% |
| Ashland | 2.02 | 47.4 | 6.0% | 43.3% | 9.4% | 1979 | $1,443 | 61.1% | 96.2% | 5.7% |
| Ruch | 2.33 | 52.3 | 6.7% | 13.0% | 7.6% | 1981 | $1,511 | 39.9% | 95.3% | 5.4% |
| White City | 3.06 | 39.2 | 20.8% | 16.4% | 5.3% | 1992 | $1,447 | 11.5% | 82.9% | 3.3% |
| Eagle Point | 2.50 | 45.3 | 8.1% | 24.0% | 8.8% | 1994 | $1,363 | 22.1% | 87.4% | 10.7% |
| Lakecreek | 2.58 | 51.8 | 7.4% | 13.9% | 12.5% | 1986 | $1,749 | 36.1% | 97.7% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Phoenix. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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