Mesa, AZ

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Mesa Overview

503,390
TOTAL POPULATION
251,051
MALE POPULATION
252,339
FEMALE POPULATION
99.49
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,197
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,185
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,766
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,015
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
261,416
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mesa Area Codes

Race in Mesa

The most populous races in Mesa are White / Caucasian (363,151 | 72.1%), Hispanic or Latino (137,665 | 27.4%), and Two or more Races (59,150 | 11.7%).
Race in Mesa
Race# Population% Population
Asian11,8032.3%
Black / African American23,3754.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific9910.2%
Hispanic or Latino137,66527.4%
Native / Alaskan10,4852.1%
White / Caucasian363,15172.1%
Two or more Races59,15011.7%
Some other Race34,4356.8%
Total503,390100.0%

Ancestry in Mesa

The most populous ancestries reported in Mesa are Mexican (116,221 | 23.1%), German (65,333 | 13.0%), English (56,530 | 11.2%), Irish (42,856 | 8.5%), and American (34,997 | 7.0%), together accounting for 62.8% of all Mesa residents.
Ancestry in Mesa
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan380.0%
African7350.2%
Alaska Native120.0%
Alaskan Athabascan210.0%
Albanian1280.0%
Aleut280.0%
Alsatian250.0%
American34,9977.0%
Apache9760.2%
Arab2,1970.4%
Arapaho690.0%
Argentinean4410.1%
Armenian1550.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1080.0%
Australian2370.1%
Austrian7010.1%
Bahamian250.0%
Bangladeshi180.0%
Barbadian70.0%
Basque960.0%
Belgian4980.1%
Belizean1140.0%
Bhutanese2,5550.5%
Blackfeet3360.1%
Brazilian5430.1%
British3,5350.7%
British West Indian160.0%
Bulgarian240.0%
Burmese1,8910.4%
Cajun910.0%
Canadian2,2520.4%
Celtic490.0%
Central American5,9791.2%
Central American Indian4180.1%
Cherokee7450.2%
Cheyenne10.0%
Chickasaw2470.1%
Chilean2020.0%
Chinese230.0%
Chippewa2800.1%
Choctaw4440.1%
Colombian7370.2%
Comanche130.0%
Costa Rican2520.1%
Cree270.0%
Creek580.0%
Croatian8580.2%
Cuban1,0560.2%
Czech1,5210.3%
Czechoslovakian3580.1%
Danish3,8270.8%
Delaware180.0%
Dominican5010.1%
Dutch5,1891.0%
Dutch West Indian100.0%
Eastern European1,1270.2%
Ecuadorian3300.1%
Egyptian750.0%
English56,53011.2%
Estonian250.0%
Ethiopian1080.0%
European12,6592.5%
Fijian730.0%
Filipino2110.0%
Finnish9800.2%
French9,6201.9%
French American Indian960.0%
French Canadian2,2170.4%
German65,33313.0%
German Russian260.0%
Ghanaian110.0%
Greek1,1720.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro2430.1%
Guatemalan2,2990.5%
Guyanese290.0%
Haitian830.0%
Honduran4430.1%
Hopi5050.1%
Houma30.0%
Hungarian1,6900.3%
Icelander810.0%
Indian (Asian)4,0650.8%
Indonesian450.0%
Inupiat1220.0%
Iranian2490.1%
Iraqi3870.1%
Irish42,8568.5%
Iroquois710.0%
Israeli1050.0%
Italian17,8963.6%
Jamaican9000.2%
Japanese920.0%
Jordanian320.0%
Kenyan580.0%
Kiowa340.0%
Korean5,0741.0%
Laotian3040.1%
Latvian340.0%
Lebanese8470.2%
Liberian530.0%
Lithuanian6770.1%
Luxembourger1480.0%
Macedonian360.0%
Malaysian1860.0%
Maltese820.0%
Marshallese1090.0%
Mexican116,22123.1%
Mexican American Indian6540.1%
Mongolian200.0%
Moroccan1180.0%
Native Hawaiian9840.2%
Navajo5,0191.0%
New Zealander70.0%
Nicaraguan3250.1%
Nigerian2500.1%
Northern European8750.2%
Norwegian9,4861.9%
Pakistani6810.1%
Palestinian500.0%
Panamanian3520.1%
Paraguayan110.0%
Pennsylvania German1080.0%
Peruvian8140.2%
Pima1,9240.4%
Polish10,3992.1%
Portuguese1,2890.3%
Potawatomi390.0%
Pueblo1990.0%
Puerto Rican3,9410.8%
Puget Sound Salish120.0%
Romanian5110.1%
Russian1,8530.4%
Salvadoran2,3080.5%
Samoan4080.1%
Scandinavian2,2000.4%
Scotch-Irish3,2040.6%
Scottish8,0581.6%
Seminole330.0%
Senegalese210.0%
Serbian3950.1%
Shoshone640.0%
Sierra Leonean140.0%
Sioux4770.1%
Slavic1280.0%
Slovak6190.1%
Slovene2200.0%
Somali1700.0%
South African1500.0%
South American3,0430.6%
South American Indian1070.0%
Spaniard2,2840.4%
Spanish1,4070.3%
Spanish American530.0%
Sri Lankan2,5410.5%
Subsaharan African1,7180.3%
Sudanese650.0%
Swedish7,7651.5%
Swiss1,4760.3%
Syrian430.0%
Thai1,3210.3%
Tlingit-Haida410.0%
Tohono O'Odham5430.1%
Tongan2250.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1140.0%
Turkish1170.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander90.0%
Ukrainian7320.2%
Uruguayan100.0%
Ute1080.0%
Venezuelan3850.1%
Vietnamese780.0%
Welsh3,8440.8%
West Indian530.0%
Yaqui3410.1%
Yugoslavian1640.0%
Yuman3570.1%
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Immigrants in Mesa

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mesa came from Latin America (38,259 | 7.6%), Central America (34,934 | 6.9%), Mexico (31,969 | 6.4%), Asia (8,547 | 1.7%), and Canada (5,628 | 1.1%), together accounting for 23.7% of all Mesa residents.
Immigrants in Mesa
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan480.0%
Africa1,2810.3%
Albania950.0%
Argentina2040.0%
Asia8,5471.7%
Australia2140.0%
Austria570.0%
Bangladesh1700.0%
Barbados600.0%
Belarus1020.0%
Belgium620.0%
Belize1120.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1010.0%
Brazil2520.1%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cambodia100.0%
Cameroon1000.0%
Canada5,6281.1%
Caribbean1,1000.2%
Central America34,9346.9%
Chile3410.1%
China1,5930.3%
Colombia3950.1%
Congo470.0%
Costa Rica810.0%
Croatia450.0%
Cuba2410.1%
Czechoslovakia1220.0%
Denmark110.0%
Dominican Republic3240.1%
Eastern Africa3870.1%
Eastern Asia2,5180.5%
Eastern Europe1,4020.3%
Ecuador1390.0%
Egypt220.0%
El Salvador1,1100.2%
England3990.1%
Eritrea340.0%
Ethiopia260.0%
Europe4,0050.8%
Fiji940.0%
France1630.0%
Germany7030.1%
Ghana320.0%
Greece250.0%
Guatemala9820.2%
Guyana790.0%
Haiti130.0%
Honduras3770.1%
Hong Kong860.0%
Hungary540.0%
India6410.1%
Indonesia1600.0%
Iran2090.0%
Iraq5070.1%
Ireland430.0%
Israel320.0%
Italy3100.1%
Jamaica3560.1%
Japan3910.1%
Jordan390.0%
Kazakhstan340.0%
Kenya2640.1%
Korea5270.1%
Kuwait180.0%
Laos640.0%
Latin America38,2597.6%
Lebanon750.0%
Liberia530.0%
Lithuania70.0%
Malaysia170.0%
Mexico31,9696.4%
Micronesia270.0%
Middle Africa1950.0%
Morocco1160.0%
Nepal90.0%
Netherlands630.0%
Nicaragua900.0%
Nigeria1810.0%
North Macedonia360.0%
Northern Africa2240.0%
Northern Europe1,0940.2%
Norway380.0%
Oceania5600.1%
Pakistan3800.1%
Panama2130.0%
Peru5150.1%
Philippines2,0360.4%
Poland2230.0%
Portugal90.0%
Romania2210.0%
Russia1480.0%
Saudi Arabia140.0%
Scotland1720.0%
Senegal120.0%
Serbia1330.0%
Sierra Leone410.0%
Singapore120.0%
Somalia390.0%
South Africa1150.0%
South America2,2250.4%
South Central Asia1,5030.3%
South Eastern Asia3,7260.7%
Southern Europe3700.1%
Spain260.0%
Sudan190.0%
Sweden540.0%
Switzerland130.0%
Syria100.0%
Taiwan1970.0%
Thailand1820.0%
Trinidad and Tobago970.0%
Turkey800.0%
Ukraine560.0%
Uruguay100.0%
Uzbekistan60.0%
Venezuela2630.1%
Vietnam1,2260.2%
Western Africa3400.1%
Western Asia7890.2%
Western Europe1,1010.2%
Zimbabwe80.0%
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Sex and Age in Mesa

Sex and Age in Mesa

The most populous age groups in Mesa are 25 to 29 Years (21,244 | 8.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (19,171 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mesa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16,573 (6.6%)14,361 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years15,757 (6.3%)15,959 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years17,266 (6.9%)17,063 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years16,647 (6.6%)14,578 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years17,813 (7.1%)16,954 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years21,244 (8.5%)19,171 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years18,746 (7.5%)17,723 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years15,655 (6.2%)15,351 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years15,509 (6.2%)15,221 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years15,206 (6.1%)13,669 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years14,114 (5.6%)15,689 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years14,002 (5.6%)14,711 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years13,798 (5.5%)15,586 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years12,078 (4.8%)13,638 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years10,945 (4.4%)11,777 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years7,553 (3.0%)8,864 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years4,252 (1.7%)5,755 (2.3%)
85 Years and over3,893 (1.5%)6,269 (2.5%)
Total251,051 (100.0%)252,339 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mesa

Median Family Size in Mesa

The median family size in Mesa is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (90,873 | 71.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (11,041 | 8.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mesa
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple90,873 (71.8%)3.17
Single Male/Father11,041 (8.7%)2.84
Single Female/Mother24,628 (19.5%)3.05
Total Families126,542 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Mesa

The median household size in Mesa is 2.58 persons per household, with single male/father households (11,041 | 5.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.31 persons per household. non-family households (66,774 | 34.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mesa
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple90,873 (47.0%)3.21
Single Male/Father11,041 (5.7%)3.31
Single Female/Mother24,628 (12.7%)3.31
Non-family66,774 (34.5%)1.32
Total Households193,316 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mesa

Out of a total of 193,316 households in Mesa, 126,542 (65.5%) are family households, while 66,774 (34.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 56,964, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 50,450.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mesa
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-50,450 (26.1%)
2-Person Households56,964 (29.5%)13,314 (6.9%)
3-Person Households25,973 (13.4%)2,099 (1.1%)
4-Person Households22,119 (11.4%)766 (0.4%)
5-Person Households11,946 (6.2%)54 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5,186 (2.7%)47 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,354 (2.2%)44 (0.0%)
Total126,542 (65.5%)66,774 (34.5%)

Female Fertility in Mesa

Fertility by Age in Mesa

Average fertility rate in Mesa is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mesa
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years266 (3.9%)18.0
20 to 34 years5,169 (75.1%)96.0
35 to 50 years1,450 (21.1%)31.0
Total6,885 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mesa

65.4% of women with births (6,885) in Mesa are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mesa
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)266 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years3,324 (64.3%)1,845 (35.7%)
35 to 50 years1,180 (81.4%)270 (18.6%)
Total4,503 (65.4%)2,382 (34.6%)

Fertility by Education in Mesa

Average fertility rate in Mesa is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 36.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mesa
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School901 (13.1%)48.0
High School Diploma1,341 (19.5%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree2,543 (36.9%)64.0
Bachelor's Degree1,515 (22.0%)66.0
Graduate Degree585 (8.5%)72.0
Total6,885 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mesa

34.6% of women with births in Mesa are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 54.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mesa
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School466 (51.7%)435 (48.3%)
High School Diploma611 (45.6%)730 (54.4%)
College or Associate's Degree1,607 (63.2%)936 (36.8%)
Bachelor's Degree1,265 (83.5%)250 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree554 (94.7%)31 (5.3%)
Total4,503 (65.4%)2,382 (34.6%)

Income in Mesa

Income Overview in Mesa

Per Capita Income in Mesa is $37,197, while median incomes of families and households are $87,185 and $73,766 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income503,390$37,197
Median Family Income126,542$87,185
Mean Family Income126,542$108,556
Median Household Income193,316$73,766
Mean Household Income193,316$95,399
Income Deficit126,542$11,015
Wage / Income Gap (%)503,39020.76%
Wage / Income Gap ($)503,39079.24¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index503,3900.43

Earnings by Sex in Mesa

Average Earnings in Mesa are $41,014, $45,695 for men and $36,207 for women, a difference of 20.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Mesa
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male146,593 (54.3%)$45,695
Female123,322 (45.7%)$36,207
Total269,915 (100.0%)$41,014

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mesa

The most common earnings brackets in Mesa are $100,000+ for men (23,283 | 15.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (9,456 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mesa
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,511 (3.8%)6,129 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,133 (2.1%)3,677 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,507 (2.4%)4,354 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,651 (1.8%)3,200 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,577 (2.4%)4,299 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,336 (2.3%)3,894 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,151 (2.1%)3,903 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,426 (1.7%)3,234 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,502 (2.4%)4,390 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,363 (3.0%)4,511 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,690 (6.6%)9,426 (7.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9999,282 (6.3%)8,756 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9999,055 (6.2%)8,060 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9998,530 (5.8%)7,641 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9999,258 (6.3%)7,889 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,216 (4.9%)5,476 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99912,160 (8.3%)9,173 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9998,948 (6.1%)6,670 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,014 (9.6%)9,456 (7.7%)
$100,000+23,283 (15.9%)9,184 (7.4%)
Total146,593 (100.0%)123,322 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mesa

Average earnings in Mesa are $51,261 for men and $40,823 for women, a difference of 20.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,764, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,220. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,841, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,981.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mesa
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,220$23,981
High School Diploma$41,868$33,536
College or Associate's Degree$48,619$39,085
Bachelor's Degree$71,647$50,839
Graduate Degree$88,764$65,841
Total$51,261$40,823

Family Income in Mesa

Family Income Brackets in Mesa

According to the Mesa family income data, there are 28,092 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,151 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Mesa
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,2902.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992,1511.7%
$15,000 to $24,9994,5563.6%
$25,000 to $34,9997,7196.1%
$35,000 to $49,99913,41310.6%
$50,000 to $74,99921,89217.3%
$75,000 to $99,99919,86715.7%
$100,000 to $149,99928,09222.2%
$150,000 to $199,99912,4019.8%
$200,000+13,03410.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mesa

7+ person families (3,646 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in Mesa with $121,862 per family, while 2-person families (62,170 | 49.1%) have the highest median income of $39,084 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mesa
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families62,170 (49.1%)$78,168
3-Person Families25,130 (19.9%)$88,188
4-Person Families19,819 (15.7%)$106,094
5-Person Families10,978 (8.7%)$101,250
6-Person Families4,799 (3.8%)$93,011
7+ Person Families3,646 (2.9%)$121,862
Total126,542 (100.0%)$87,185

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mesa

The median family income in Mesa is $87,185, with families comprising 3+ earners (16,124) having the highest median family income of $131,512, while families with no earners (20,200) have the lowest median family income of $58,142, accounting for 12.7% and 16.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mesa
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners20,200 (16.0%)$58,142
1 Earner40,934 (32.4%)$61,748
2 Earners49,284 (39.0%)$104,498
3+ Earners16,124 (12.7%)$131,512
Total126,542 (100.0%)$87,185

Household Income in Mesa

Household Income Brackets in Mesa

With 36,150 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mesa, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 5,026 households (2.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mesa
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,3463.8%
$10,000 to $14,9995,0262.6%
$15,000 to $24,99911,7926.1%
$25,000 to $34,99913,9197.2%
$35,000 to $49,99923,97112.4%
$50,000 to $74,99936,15018.7%
$75,000 to $99,99927,83814.4%
$100,000 to $149,99936,15018.7%
$150,000 to $199,99915,8528.2%
$200,000+15,2727.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mesa

The median household income in Mesa is $73,766, with the highest median household income of $88,999 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 65,294 households (33.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,813, with 9,760 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mesa
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9,760 (5.1%)$49,813
25 to 44 Years66,628 (34.5%)$79,238
45 to 64 Years65,294 (33.8%)$88,999
65+ Years51,634 (26.7%)$57,515
Total193,316 (100.0%)$73,766

Poverty in Mesa

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mesa

With 10.4% poverty level for males and 12.0% for females among the residents of Mesa, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 660 males (20.9%) and 526 females (18.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mesa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,835 (17.5%)2,328 (16.4%)
5 Years660 (20.9%)526 (18.5%)
6 to 11 Years3,125 (16.4%)2,860 (15.2%)
12 to 14 Years1,270 (12.6%)1,815 (17.2%)
15 Years570 (14.9%)468 (16.6%)
16 and 17 Years759 (13.0%)1,078 (18.3%)
18 to 24 Years3,107 (12.7%)3,688 (16.3%)
25 to 34 Years3,071 (7.7%)4,437 (12.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,866 (9.2%)3,880 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,258 (7.7%)2,436 (8.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,478 (9.0%)2,426 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,473 (6.5%)2,215 (8.8%)
75 Years and over1,332 (8.7%)1,761 (8.6%)
Total25,804 (10.4%)29,918 (12.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mesa

According to the poverty statistics in Mesa, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 92.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mesa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,322 (82.5%)11,897 (83.6%)
5 Years2,499 (79.1%)2,322 (81.5%)
6 to 11 Years15,955 (83.6%)15,890 (84.8%)
12 to 14 Years8,819 (87.4%)8,721 (82.8%)
15 Years3,259 (85.1%)2,360 (83.5%)
16 and 17 Years5,073 (87.0%)4,805 (81.7%)
18 to 24 Years21,272 (87.3%)18,949 (83.7%)
25 to 34 Years36,880 (92.3%)32,447 (88.0%)
35 to 44 Years28,268 (90.8%)26,675 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years27,003 (92.3%)26,873 (91.7%)
55 to 64 Years25,173 (91.0%)27,790 (92.0%)
65 to 74 Years21,130 (93.5%)22,848 (91.2%)
75 Years and over13,981 (91.3%)18,643 (91.4%)
Total222,634 (89.6%)220,220 (88.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mesa

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mesa show that 4.9% or 4,493 of the total 90,873 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.3%, comprising of 177 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 2,072 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mesa
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children53,045 (96.2%)2,072 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children24,336 (95.3%)1,213 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children8,016 (88.6%)1,031 (11.4%)
5 or more Children983 (84.7%)177 (15.3%)
Total86,380 (95.1%)4,493 (4.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mesa

According to the poverty data in Mesa, 9.0% or 995 single-father households and 18.7% or 4,606 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 161 households (16.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 324 households (87.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mesa
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children227 (4.7%)379 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children581 (11.7%)2,588 (20.4%)
3 or 4 Children161 (16.4%)1,315 (51.2%)
5 or more Children26 (10.0%)324 (87.3%)
Total995 (9.0%)4,606 (18.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mesa

The poverty data for Mesa shows that 4,493 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 5,601 of the single-parent households (15.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 177 households (15.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 350 household (55.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mesa
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,072 (3.8%)606 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,213 (4.8%)3,169 (18.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,031 (11.4%)1,476 (41.5%)
5 or more Children177 (15.3%)350 (55.5%)
Total4,493 (4.9%)5,601 (15.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Mesa

Employment by Class of Employer in Mesa

Among the 245,454 employed individuals in Mesa, private company employees (179,947 | 73.3%), local government employees (15,791 | 6.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (14,997 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mesa
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees179,94773.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,7343.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)14,9976.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations14,8806.1%
Local Government Employees15,7916.4%
State Government Employees6,1252.5%
Federal Government Employees4,4581.8%
Unpaid Family Workers5220.2%
Total245,454100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mesa

According to the labor force statistics for Mesa, out of the total population over 16 years of age (399,719), 65.4% or 261,416 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 12,287 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.7% or 35,040 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.0% or 1,614 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mesa
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11,531 (47.0%)1,614 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Years29,239 (84.1%)2,193 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years35,040 (86.7%)1,787 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years31,145 (85.4%)1,339 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years51,797 (83.9%)1,606 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years48,527 (82.7%)1,844 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years22,052 (76.8%)816 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years17,719 (60.3%)443 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years12,449 (25.7%)510 (4.1%)
75 Years and over2,012 (5.5%)209 (10.4%)
Total261,416 (65.4%)12,287 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mesa

According to labor force statistics for Mesa, 80.8% of individuals (206,359) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (255,395) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 7,842 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.1% or 66,772 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.2% or 2,382 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mesa
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16,684 (66.3%)1,107 (4.4%)
High School Diploma45,810 (77.3%)3,082 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree76,974 (82.4%)3,737 (4.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher66,772 (86.1%)2,016 (2.6%)
Total206,359 (80.8%)9,705 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mesa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mesa are Management (25,015 | 10.1%), Community & Social Service (22,298 | 9.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (17,494 | 7.0%), Business & Financial (17,357 | 7.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (12,425 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mesa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mesa, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14,596 (58.4%)10,419 (41.6%)
Business & Financial8,762 (50.5%)8,595 (49.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13,609 (77.8%)3,885 (22.2%)
Computers & Mathematics7,283 (77.5%)2,115 (22.5%)
Architecture & Engineering5,436 (85.7%)910 (14.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science890 (50.9%)860 (49.1%)
Community & Social Service 8,288 (37.2%)14,010 (62.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,401 (37.3%)2,355 (62.7%)
Legal Services & Support915 (48.8%)959 (51.2%)
Education Instruction & Library3,366 (27.7%)8,775 (72.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,606 (57.6%)1,921 (42.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,083 (24.8%)9,342 (75.2%)
Health Technologists1,812 (23.3%)5,968 (76.7%)
Total (Category)48,338 (51.1%)46,251 (48.9%)
Total (Overall)136,315 (54.8%)112,446 (45.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mesa are Food Preparation & Serving (14,130 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10,960 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (7,739 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (6,218 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (4,997 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Mesa

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mesa, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.1%), Security & Protection (78.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.6%), Personal Care & Service (72.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,273 (16.5%)6,466 (83.6%)
Security & Protection3,935 (78.7%)1,062 (21.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,571 (74.2%)895 (25.8%)
Law Enforcement1,364 (89.1%)167 (10.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving7,517 (53.2%)6,613 (46.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6,853 (62.5%)4,107 (37.5%)
Personal Care & Service1,722 (27.7%)4,496 (72.3%)
Total (Category)21,300 (48.4%)22,744 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)136,315 (54.8%)112,446 (45.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mesa are Office & Administration (35,074 | 14.1%), and Sales & Related (26,589 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mesa

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related14,325 (53.9%)12,264 (46.1%)
Office & Administration11,342 (32.3%)23,732 (67.7%)
Total (Category)25,667 (41.6%)35,996 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)136,315 (54.8%)112,446 (45.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mesa are Construction & Extraction (12,899 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8,070 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (505 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mesa

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry438 (86.7%)67 (13.3%)
Construction & Extraction12,422 (96.3%)477 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7,701 (95.4%)369 (4.6%)
Total (Category)20,561 (95.8%)913 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)136,315 (54.8%)112,446 (45.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mesa are Production (10,341 | 4.2%), Transportation (8,767 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (7,883 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mesa

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7,402 (71.6%)2,939 (28.4%)
Transportation7,258 (82.8%)1,509 (17.2%)
Material Moving5,789 (73.4%)2,094 (26.6%)
Total (Category)20,449 (75.8%)6,542 (24.2%)
Total (Overall)136,315 (54.8%)112,446 (45.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mesa

Employment Industries in Mesa

The major employment industries in Mesa include Retail Trade (32,564 | 13.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,200 | 12.1%), Manufacturing (20,380 | 8.2%), Construction (20,289 | 8.2%), and Educational Services (19,336 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Mesa

Employment Industries by Sex in Mesa

The Mesa industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.2%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (85.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (73.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.3%), Educational Services (67.9%), and Finance & Insurance (51.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mesa
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting575 (85.4%)98 (14.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction589 (71.5%)235 (28.5%)
Construction17,694 (87.2%)2,595 (12.8%)
Manufacturing14,740 (72.3%)5,640 (27.7%)
Wholesale Trade3,644 (64.6%)1,998 (35.4%)
Retail Trade18,511 (56.8%)14,053 (43.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing8,531 (73.3%)3,112 (26.7%)
Utilities1,390 (63.2%)808 (36.8%)
Information2,354 (62.2%)1,432 (37.8%)
Finance & Insurance8,855 (48.8%)9,294 (51.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,878 (50.7%)2,795 (49.3%)
Professional & Scientific10,154 (58.9%)7,079 (41.1%)
Enterprise Management254 (52.6%)229 (47.4%)
Administrative & Support9,373 (60.8%)6,041 (39.2%)
Educational Services6,201 (32.1%)13,135 (67.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,147 (23.7%)23,053 (76.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,763 (51.7%)2,583 (48.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services9,986 (53.6%)8,648 (46.4%)
Public Administration5,205 (58.8%)3,645 (41.2%)
Total136,315 (54.8%)112,446 (45.2%)

Education in Mesa

School Enrollment in Mesa

The most common levels of schooling among the 118,307 students in Mesa are middle school (26,864 | 22.7%), high school (25,438 | 21.5%), and elementary school (25,027 | 21.1%).
School Enrollment in Mesa
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,0864.3%
Kindergarten5,8705.0%
Elementary School25,02721.1%
Middle School26,86422.7%
High School25,43821.5%
College / Undergraduate23,79620.1%
Graduate / Professional6,2265.3%
Total118,307100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mesa

Out of a total of 118,307 students who are enrolled in schools in Mesa, 14,315 (12.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 103,992 (87.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,758 (42.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 17,056 (96.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mesa
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,402 (57.7%)1,758 (42.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old25,998 (89.1%)3,175 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds30,653 (92.8%)2,375 (7.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds17,056 (96.0%)706 (4.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,931 (91.9%)608 (8.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10,384 (84.2%)1,956 (15.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,681 (77.5%)1,940 (22.5%)
35 Years and over3,940 (69.3%)1,744 (30.7%)
Total103,992 (87.9%)14,315 (12.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mesa

Business (22,646 | 20.8%), education (15,123 | 13.9%), science & technology (11,136 | 10.2%), engineering (8,237 | 7.6%), and arts & humanities (7,673 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 108,698 individuals in Mesa who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mesa
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,9354.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,9844.6%
Physical & Health Sciences2,8462.6%
Psychology4,3394.0%
Social Sciences7,3776.8%
Engineering8,2377.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,1731.1%
Science & Technology11,13610.2%
Business22,64620.8%
Education15,12313.9%
Literature & Languages4,0673.7%
Liberal Arts & History4,4404.1%
Visual & Performing Arts4,6984.3%
Communications5,0244.6%
Arts & Humanities7,6737.1%
Total108,698100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mesa

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mesa

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mesa are males with 2 vehicles (57,471, accounting for 42.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (46,263, making up 52.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mesa
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,210 (2.4%)2,637 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle25,790 (19.2%)25,731 (23.3%)
2 Vehicles57,471 (42.7%)46,263 (41.9%)
3 Vehicles28,383 (21.1%)22,235 (20.2%)
4 Vehicles13,524 (10.1%)9,502 (8.6%)
5 or more Vehicles6,064 (4.5%)3,934 (3.6%)
Total134,442 (100.0%)110,302 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mesa

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mesa are 20 to 24 minutes (36,756 commuters, 17.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (33,828 commuters, 16.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (33,036 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Mesa
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,2212.0%
5 to 9 Minutes17,3918.3%
10 to 14 Minutes26,12612.5%
15 to 19 Minutes33,82816.1%
20 to 24 Minutes36,75617.5%
25 to 29 Minutes18,1928.7%
30 to 34 Minutes33,03615.8%
35 to 39 Minutes6,9473.3%
40 to 44 Minutes8,6474.1%
45 to 59 Minutes13,5476.5%
60 to 89 Minutes7,9493.8%
90 or more Minutes2,9201.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Mesa

The most common commute times in Mesa are 20 to 24 minutes (19,818 commuters, 16.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (16,938 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mesa
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,087 (1.8%)2,134 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,765 (7.5%)8,626 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes13,100 (11.2%)13,026 (14.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes18,723 (16.0%)15,105 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes19,818 (16.9%)16,938 (18.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes10,798 (9.2%)7,394 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes19,618 (16.7%)13,418 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,944 (3.4%)3,003 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,249 (4.5%)3,398 (3.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,896 (6.7%)5,651 (6.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes5,391 (4.6%)2,558 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,907 (1.6%)1,013 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mesa

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mesa are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (13,954, 11.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (14,140, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mesa
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13,954 (11.9%)4,694 (5.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,218 (7.9%)3,979 (4.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8,525 (7.3%)4,540 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11,748 (10.0%)8,200 (8.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10,839 (9.2%)10,011 (10.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM13,468 (11.5%)14,140 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9,086 (7.7%)9,501 (10.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,288 (7.9%)9,560 (10.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,248 (3.6%)4,642 (5.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,136 (5.2%)6,020 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,101 (2.6%)2,978 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,259 (1.9%)1,299 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8,017 (6.8%)6,222 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,409 (6.3%)6,478 (7.0%)
Total117,296 (100.0%)92,264 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mesa

Occupancy by Ownership in Mesa

Of the total 193,316 dwellings in Mesa, owner-occupied units account for 122,099 (63.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 71,217 (36.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mesa
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units122,09963.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units71,21736.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units193,316100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mesa

Occupancy by Household Size in Mesa
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household50,45026.1%
2-Person Household70,27836.3%
3-Person Household28,07214.5%
4+ Person Household44,51623.0%
Total Housing Units193,316100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mesa

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mesa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household27,657 (54.8%)22,793 (45.2%)
2-Person Household49,183 (70.0%)21,095 (30.0%)
3-Person Household16,657 (59.3%)11,415 (40.7%)
4+ Person Household28,602 (64.2%)15,914 (35.7%)
Total Housing Units122,099 (63.2%)71,217 (36.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mesa

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mesa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,407 (45.1%)7,797 (54.9%)
High School Diploma22,258 (55.9%)17,549 (44.1%)
College/Associate Degree46,948 (61.0%)29,962 (39.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher46,486 (74.5%)15,909 (25.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mesa

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mesa
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years43,67422.6%
35 to 44 Years32,71416.9%
45 to 54 Years31,08216.1%
55 to 64 Years34,21217.7%
65 to 74 Years29,29015.1%
75 to 84 Years16,1738.4%
85 Years and Over6,1713.2%
Total193,316100.0%

Housing Finances in Mesa

Median Income by Occupancy in Mesa

Median Income by Occupancy in Mesa
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied122,099 (63.2%)$90,873
Renter-Occupied71,217 (36.8%)$52,933
Average193,316 (100.0%)$73,766

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mesa

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mesa
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,346 (1.9%)2,752 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,171 (1.0%)1,064 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,922 (1.6%)3,055 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,493 (2.0%)3,257 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,776 (2.3%)3,356 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,359 (5.2%)7,630 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99911,492 (9.4%)12,474 (17.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99920,527 (16.8%)15,625 (21.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,029 (14.8%)9,778 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99927,204 (22.3%)8,887 (12.5%)
$150,000 or more27,780 (22.8%)3,339 (4.7%)
Total122,099 (100.0%)71,217 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mesa

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mesa
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006,415 (5.2%)452 (0.6%)
$300 to $49914,937 (12.2%)577 (0.8%)
$500 to $79915,077 (12.3%)3,537 (5.0%)
$800 to $99910,793 (8.8%)6,851 (9.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49925,379 (20.8%)32,489 (45.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99923,009 (18.8%)17,097 (24.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49914,216 (11.6%)4,996 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9996,263 (5.1%)1,977 (2.8%)
$3,000 or more6,010 (4.9%)961 (1.3%)
Total122,099 (100.0%)71,217 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mesa

Housing Structures in Mesa

Housing Structures in Mesa
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached113,31258.6%
Single Unit, Attached11,0245.7%
2 Unit Apartments2,2541.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10,0625.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,6406.0%
10 or more Apartments26,29613.6%
Mobile Home / Other18,7289.7%
Total193,316100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mesa

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mesa
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached94,624 (83.5%)18,688 (16.5%)
Single Unit, Attached7,839 (71.1%)3,185 (28.9%)
2 Unit Apartments446 (19.8%)1,808 (80.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments972 (9.7%)9,090 (90.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,140 (9.8%)10,500 (90.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,689 (6.4%)24,607 (93.6%)
Mobile Home / Other15,389 (82.2%)3,339 (17.8%)
Total122,099 (63.2%)71,217 (36.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mesa

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mesa
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room580 (0.5%)3,381 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms7,805 (6.4%)22,967 (32.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms41,417 (33.9%)30,861 (43.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms45,197 (37.0%)11,048 (15.5%)
8 or more Rooms27,100 (22.2%)2,960 (4.2%)
Total122,099 (100.0%)71,217 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mesa

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mesa
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas29,157 (23.9%)7,954 (11.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,240 (1.0%)535 (0.7%)
Electricity89,846 (73.6%)61,494 (86.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene110 (0.1%)143 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke7 (0.0%)21 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,011 (0.8%)197 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used728 (0.6%)873 (1.2%)
Total122,099 (100.0%)71,217 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mesa

Household Vehicle Usage in Mesa
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,593 (2.1%)7,769 (10.9%)
1 Vehicle38,291 (31.4%)32,312 (45.4%)
2 Vehicles49,699 (40.7%)22,805 (32.0%)
3 or more Vehicles31,516 (25.8%)8,331 (11.7%)
Total122,099 (100.0%)71,217 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mesa

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mesa

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units43,05679,043
Median Property Value$255,400$356,000
Median Household Income$64,512$21,760
Monthly Housing Costs$517$5,899
Real Estate Taxes$1,264$2,288

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mesa

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mesa
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008,045 (18.7%)1,624 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,303 (7.7%)1,154 (1.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99914,071 (32.7%)25,079 (31.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99911,836 (27.5%)35,385 (44.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,660 (8.5%)11,713 (14.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,446 (3.4%)2,680 (3.4%)
$1,000,000 or more695 (1.6%)1,408 (1.8%)
Total43,056 (100.0%)79,043 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mesa

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mesa
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,407 (5.6%)669 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,706 (10.9%)1,110 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,605 (8.4%)2,485 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,795 (13.5%)2,754 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,075 (18.8%)5,697 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,791 (13.5%)12,452 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,657 (15.5%)12,238 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more6,020 (14.0%)20,547 (26.0%)
Total43,056 (100.0%)79,043 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mesa

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mesa
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14,045 (32.6%)105,518 (133.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,367 (14.8%)13,490 (17.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,808 (11.2%)20,029 (25.3%)
4.0x or more16,940 (39.3%)15,884 (20.1%)
Total43,056 (100.0%)79,043 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mesa

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mesa
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80013,698 (31.8%)194 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4999,296 (21.6%)10,731 (13.6%)
$800 to $1,49916,743 (38.9%)25,012 (31.6%)
Total43,056 (100.0%)79,043 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mesa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mesa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mesa
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years34,117 (92.1%)2,909 (7.9%)
6 to 18 Years76,122 (90.0%)8,473 (10.0%)
19 to 25 Years39,567 (80.9%)9,338 (19.1%)
26 to 34 Years56,424 (82.1%)12,267 (17.9%)
35 to 44 Years51,377 (83.4%)10,263 (16.7%)
45 to 54 Years49,301 (84.2%)9,263 (15.8%)
55 to 64 Years52,449 (90.6%)5,418 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years47,170 (99.0%)496 (1.0%)
75 Years and older35,628 (99.8%)89 (0.3%)
Total442,155 (88.3%)58,516 (11.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mesa

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mesa
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born34,117 (92.1%)2,909 (7.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen76,122 (90.0%)8,473 (10.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen39,567 (80.9%)9,338 (19.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mesa

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mesa
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00036,735 (86.5%)5,729 (13.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99967,098 (83.3%)13,409 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99974,999 (86.6%)11,561 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99965,128 (85.9%)10,654 (14.1%)
$100,000 and over195,618 (92.1%)16,836 (7.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mesa

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mesa
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614,897 (40.2%)20,744 (56.0%)
6 to 18 Years29,241 (34.6%)50,944 (60.2%)
19 to 25 Years8,670 (17.7%)32,274 (66.0%)
25 to 34 Years12,825 (18.7%)45,661 (66.5%)
35 to 44 Years10,155 (16.5%)43,040 (69.8%)
45 to 54 Years9,444 (16.1%)41,842 (71.5%)
55 to 64 Years10,863 (18.8%)44,181 (76.3%)
65 to 74 Years44,279 (92.9%)25,580 (53.7%)
75 Years and over34,969 (97.9%)21,348 (59.8%)
Total175,343 (35.0%)325,614 (65.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mesa

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mesa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years88 (0.5%)80 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years2,827 (6.6%)1,779 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years5,481 (8.5%)5,193 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years10,626 (12.1%)11,055 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,159 (22.8%)4,977 (19.9%)
75 Years and over7,192 (47.0%)9,102 (44.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mesa

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mesa: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58 (0.4%)7 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years120 (0.3%)208 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years769 (1.2%)491 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,610 (3.0%)1,443 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,460 (10.9%)1,283 (5.1%)
75 Years and over4,116 (26.9%)3,435 (16.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mesa: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (0.3%)80 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years195 (0.5%)292 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,229 (1.9%)1,258 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,970 (2.2%)1,851 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years771 (3.4%)754 (3.0%)
75 Years and over1,121 (7.3%)1,854 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mesa: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,564 (6.0%)1,350 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,803 (4.4%)3,117 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years4,081 (4.6%)4,030 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years883 (3.9%)936 (3.7%)
75 Years and over1,579 (10.3%)2,191 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mesa: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years163 (0.4%)168 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years580 (0.9%)1,049 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,848 (5.5%)6,357 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,694 (11.9%)3,417 (13.6%)
75 Years and over3,902 (25.5%)6,434 (31.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mesa: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years602 (1.4%)439 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years362 (0.6%)599 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,753 (2.0%)1,748 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years684 (3.0%)987 (3.9%)
75 Years and over1,129 (7.4%)2,389 (11.7%)

Technology Access in Mesa

Computing Device Access in Mesa

Computing Device Access in Mesa
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop163,05084.3%
Smartphone175,55790.8%
Tablet127,84466.1%
No Computing Device8,0444.2%
Total193,316100.0%

Internet Access in Mesa

Internet Access in Mesa
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2390.1%
Broadband Home149,94977.6%
Cellular Data Only21,91411.3%
Satellite Internet12,7706.6%
No Internet15,6128.1%
Total193,316100.0%

Mesa Summary

Mesa, Arizona is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is the third-largest city in Arizona, after Phoenix and Tucson, and is the 38th-largest city in the United States. Mesa is located about 20 miles east of Phoenix and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The city is home to a population of over 500,000 people, making it one of the largest cities in the state.

Geography

Mesa is located in the Sonoran Desert, at an elevation of 1,167 feet. The city is bordered by Tempe to the west, Gilbert to the east, Apache Junction to the northeast, and Chandler to the south. The city is located in the Salt River Valley, which is part of the larger Phoenix metropolitan area. The city is located in the Salt River Valley, which is part of the larger Phoenix metropolitan area. The city is located in the Salt River Valley, which is part of the larger Phoenix metropolitan area.
The city is divided into several distinct neighborhoods, including Downtown Mesa, East Mesa, West Mesa, and South Mesa. The city is also home to several parks, including Usery Mountain Regional Park, Red Mountain Park, and the Mesa Riverview Park.

Economy

Mesa is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The city is home to several major employers, including Boeing, Intel, and Banner Health. The city is also home to several major universities, including Arizona State University, University of Phoenix, and Grand Canyon University.
The city is also home to several major shopping centers, including Mesa Mall, Fiesta Mall, and Superstition Springs Center. The city is also home to several major attractions, including the Mesa Arts Center, the Arizona Museum of Natural History, and the Mesa Amphitheater.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Mesa was 439,041, making it the third-largest city in Arizona. The population is composed of a diverse mix of ethnicities, with the largest groups being White (63.2%), Hispanic or Latino (25.2%), and Native American (3.2%). The median age of the population is 33.7 years, and the median household income is $50,945.
The city is home to a variety of religions, with the largest being Christianity (63.2%), followed by Judaism (2.2%), Islam (1.2%), and Buddhism (0.7%). The city is also home to a variety of languages, with the most common being English (83.2%), Spanish (9.2%), and Navajo (2.2%).

Conclusion

Mesa, Arizona is a vibrant city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. The city is home to a population of over 500,000 people, making it one of the largest cities in the state. The city is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The population is composed of a diverse mix of ethnicities, with the largest groups being White, Hispanic or Latino, and Native American. The city is home to a variety of religions, with the largest being Christianity, followed by Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. The city is also home to a variety of languages, with the most common being English, Spanish, and Navajo.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mesa?
Total Population of Mesa is 503,390.
What is the Total Male Population of Mesa?
Total Male Population of Mesa is 251,051.
What is the Total Female Population of Mesa?
Total Female Population of Mesa is 252,339.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mesa?
There are 99.49 Males per 100 Females in Mesa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mesa?
There are 100.51 Females per 100 Males in Mesa.
What is the Median Population Age in Mesa?
Median Population Age in Mesa is 36.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mesa
Average Family Size in Mesa is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mesa
Average Household Size in Mesa is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mesa?
Per Capita income in Mesa is $37,197.
What is the Median Family Income in Mesa?
Median Family Income in Mesa is $87,185.
What is the Median Household income in Mesa?
Median Household Income in Mesa is $73,766.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mesa?
Income or Wage Gap in Mesa is 20.8%.
Women in Mesa earn 79.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Mesa?
Family Income Deficit in Mesa is $11,015.
Families that are below poverty line in Mesa earn $11,015 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mesa?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mesa is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mesa?
There are 261,416 People in the Labor Forcein in Mesa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mesa?
65.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Mesa.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mesa?
Unemployment Rate in Mesa is 4.7%.