Scottsdale, AZ

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2021 Population

238,685

6.4% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.9

0.419% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.73%

0.402% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$97,409

6.99% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$540,000

9.49% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

125,458

5.21% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Scottsdale, AZ had a population of 239k people with a median age of 47.9 and a median household income of $97,409. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Scottsdale, AZ declined from 254,995 to 238,685, a −6.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $91,042 to $97,409, a 6.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Scottsdale, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.48%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.65%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.55%).

None of the households in Scottsdale, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Scottsdale, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Scottsdale, AZ are Arizona State University Digital Immersion (12,598 degrees awarded in 2021), Sonoran Desert Institute (488077) (1,082 degrees), and Arizona Culinary Institute (138 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Scottsdale, AZ was $540,000, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Scottsdale, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Scottsdale, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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United States Arizona Maricopa County, AZ Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ

Population & Diversity

Scottsdale, AZ is home to a population of 239k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.8% of Scottsdale, AZ residents were born outside of the country (28.2k people).

In 2021, there were 12.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (188k people) in Scottsdale, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.5k White (Hispanic) and 11.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2021 Citizenship

94.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.2% of Scottsdale, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Scottsdale, AZ was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Scottsdale, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Scottsdale, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
188k ± 2.68k
White (Hispanic)
15.5k ± 1.51k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.7k ± 1.57k

10.4%

Hispanic Population

24.9k people

10.4% of the people in Scottsdale, AZ are hispanic (24.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Scottsdale, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
498,978 ± 16,720 people
India
42,199 ± 5,028 people
Canada
40,798 ± 4,945 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 498,978 Arizona residents, followed by India with 42,199 and Canada with 40,798.

Foreign-Born Population

11.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

28.2k people

12.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

31.4k people

As of 2021, 11.8% of Scottsdale, AZ residents (28.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Scottsdale, AZ was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Scottsdale, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,122 ± 522
Gulf War (2001-)
1,632 ± 360
Korea
1,463 ± 317

Scottsdale, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Scottsdale, AZ employs 125k people. The largest industries in Scottsdale, AZ are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (17,343 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (15,374 people), and Finance & Insurance (14,432 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($138,750), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($137,067), and Manufacturing ($98,848).

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,181. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

125k

2021 Value

± 3,008

−5.21%

1 Year decline

± 3.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Scottsdale, AZ declined at a rate of −5.21%, from 132k employees to 125k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Scottsdale, AZ, are Management Occupations (23,219 people), Sales & Related Occupations (17,766 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (13,919 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Scottsdale, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

125k

2021 Value

± 3,008

−5.21%

1 Year decline

± 3.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Scottsdale, AZ declined at a rate of −5.21%, from 132k employees to 125k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Scottsdale, AZ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (17,343 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (15,374 people), and Finance & Insurance (14,432 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Scottsdale, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Scottsdale, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$77,715

Median earning men ± $3,433

$51,719

Median earning women ± $1,614

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($106,584), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,593), and Wholesale Trade ($88,968).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($67,491), Public Administration ($63,958), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,342).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $32B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($21.3B) and Mixed freight ($18.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Arizona

$464B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

114% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 114% to $464B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$30.8B
Texas
$14B
New Mexico
$5.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $30.8B, followed by Texas with $14B and New Mexico and $5.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Scottsdale, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Until 2022; Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Scottsdale, AZ awarded 13,894 degrees. The student population of Scottsdale, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 24,491 male students and 36,808 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Scottsdale, AZ are White (8,634 and 62.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,531 and 18.3%), Black or African American (869 and 6.29%), and Asian (556 and 4.03%).

The largest universities in Scottsdale, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Arizona State University Digital Immersion (12,598 and 90.7%), Sonoran Desert Institute (488077) (1,082 and 7.79%), and Arizona Culinary Institute (138 and 0.993%).

The most popular majors in Scottsdale, AZ are General Special Education & Teaching (1,272 and 9.16%), Gunsmithing (1,082 and 7.79%), and General Psychology (828 and 5.96%).

The median tuition cost in Scottsdale, AZ for a public four year colleges is $10,710 for in-state students and $12,984 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 61,299 (40% men and 60% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 61,299 students enrolled in Scottsdale, AZ, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 33,911 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
728 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
477 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
376 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Scottsdale, AZ was General Psychology with 728 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Scottsdale, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arizona State University Digital Immersion
12,598 degrees awarded
Sonoran Desert Institute (488077)
1,082 degrees awarded
Arizona Culinary Institute
138 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arizona State University Digital Immersion with 12,598 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,403 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Scottsdale, AZ, which is 0.636 times less than the 8,491 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,634 degrees mean that there were 3.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,531 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,710) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,190) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.969% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.42M), High School or Equivalent (1.37M), and Bachelors Degree (979k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Scottsdale, AZ was $540,000 in 2021, which is 2.2 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $493,200 to $540,000, a 9.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Scottsdale, AZ is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Scottsdale, AZ have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Scottsdale, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Scottsdale, AZ is $97,409. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Scottsdale, AZ was Census Tract 2168.49 with a value of $198,010, followed by Census Tract 2168.51 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $179,219 and $167,699.

Housing

Property

$540,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,418

$75,531

Median Property Taxes

±$2,240

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Scottsdale, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Scottsdale, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2021

69.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.6% of the housing units in Scottsdale, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Scottsdale, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2168.49
Census Tract 2168.51
Census Tract 101.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Scottsdale, AZ was Census Tract 2168.49 with a value of $198,010, followed by Census Tract 2168.51 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $179,219 and $167,699.

The following map shows all of the places in Scottsdale, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$97,409

Median Household Income

± $3,359

113k

Number of Households

± 2,644

In 2021, the median household income of the 113k households in Scottsdale, AZ grew to $97,409 from the previous year's value of $91,042.

The following chart displays the households in Scottsdale, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Scottsdale, AZ is from Arizona.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2021, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.353% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.1%)
Worked At Home (22.4%)
Carpooled (5.32%)

In 2021, 68.1% of workers in Scottsdale, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.4%) and those who carpooled to work (5.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Scottsdale, AZ have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Scottsdale, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Scottsdale, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Scottsdale, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Scottsdale, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Scottsdale, AZ (16k out of 238k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Scottsdale, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Scottsdale, AZ has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 5.05% on Medicaid, 19.9% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 0.832% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maricopa County, AZ see 1419 patients per year on average, which represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (1448 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1464 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 639 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Maricopa County, AZ.

1,419 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maricopa County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Maricopa County, AZ see an average of 1,419 patients per year. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (1,448 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maricopa County, AZ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.8% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.36%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

5.05%

Medicaid

19.9%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

0.832%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Scottsdale, AZ declined by 0.155% from 5.37% to 5.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Scottsdale, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.