City · Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, city, in Maricopa County, Arizona. Chandler had 278,748 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 275,987 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 280,136 (±145). GEOID 0412000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
278,748
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 275,987 · ACS 2020-2024: 280,136 ±145
Median household income
$108,095
±$2,852 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$507,800
±$10,020 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,902
±$25 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Chandler and what county is it in?
Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona. It covers 65.6 square miles of land, 4,204 residents per square mile in 2020.
Chandler is in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Chandler, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 278,748 people lived in Chandler on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020 Census counted 275,987 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 280,136 (±145).
| Measure | Chandler | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 280,136 ±145 | 4,559,748 | +27,444 |
| Households | 107,693 ±1,269 | 1,730,696 | +16,477 |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.03 | 2.59 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 112,800 ±1,258 | 1,884,334 | +15,077 |
Chandler's population since 2000
From 176,581 in 2000 to 278,748 in 2025: up 57.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Chandler as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chandler?
The median resident of Chandler is 37.5 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.7%. 15.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chandler | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±0.6 | 37.6 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±0.7 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±0.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±0.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.7% ±1.1 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.2% ±1.2 pts | 52.5% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±0.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.7% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | +1.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.6% ±0.6 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.7% ±1.0 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±0.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±0.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±0.6 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9% ±0.6 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.7% ±1.0 pts | 36.7% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.0% ±0.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6% ±0.8 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Chandler earn?
Half of Chandler's 107,693 households earn less than $108,095 a year (±$2,852), against $89,300 in Maricopa County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 the median was $102,055 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,040 after inflation. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chandler | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,095 ±$2,852 | $89,300 | +$6,040 |
| Mean household income | $138,541 ±$2,779 | $120,016 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,946 ±$1,215 | $46,183 | +$5,171 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9% ±0.8 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.0% ±1.7 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±0.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±0.3 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.3% ±0.5 pts | 93.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Chandler?
Owners occupy 65.0% of Chandler's occupied homes and renters 35.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $507,800 by its owner (±$10,020). The median renter pays $1,902 a month including utilities, and 36.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chandler | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $507,800 ±$10,020 | $452,800 | +$137,607 |
| Median gross rent | $1,902 ±$25 | $1,708 | +$287 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.0% ±2.5 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,044 ±$34 | $1,931 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.0% ±1.2 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.0% ±1.2 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Housing units | 112,800 ±1,258 | 1,884,334 | +15,077 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6% ±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5% ±1.2 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±0.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.7% ±1.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±0.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Chandler building?
Builders took permits for 719 new housing units in Chandler in 2025 (167 in single-family houses), 2.6 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chandler work and get to work?
63.1% of Chandler's workers drive alone and 25.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Chandler | Maricopa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.1% ±0.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±0.5 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.1% ±1.0 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±0.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.3% ±1.0 pts | 20.8% | +18.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±0.5 | 26.0 min | −0.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Chandler?
60 census tracts lie mostly in Chandler, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,762 (Tract 5229.03) to $242,933 (Tract 8135).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8107Maricopa County | 8,001 | $95,068 |
| Tract 8122Maricopa County | 7,847 | $120,513 |
| Tract 4222.09Maricopa County | 7,615 | $79,825 |
| Tract 8106Maricopa County | 7,367 | $128,636 |
| Tract 8124Maricopa County | 9,091 | $131,548 |
| Tract 5231.03Maricopa County | 6,742 | $75,863 |
| Tract 8127Maricopa County | 6,667 | $118,750 |
| Tract 5231.04Maricopa County | 6,449 | $78,026 |
| Tract 8141Maricopa County | 6,333 | $129,750 |
| Tract 8126Maricopa County | 6,190 | $123,585 |
| Tract 8121Maricopa County | 6,777 | $110,349 |
| Tract 8103Maricopa County | 6,080 | $94,631 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Chandler) · Census block assignment files
How does Chandler compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Chandler is the 79th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Chandler ranks 25th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 55th | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th | 210 |
| Median household income | 25th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 25th | 209 |
| Median home value | 30th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 21st | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 137th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th | 175 |
| Median age | 137th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 160th | 206 |
| Work from home | 21st | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 109th | 206 |
Chandler's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Chandler with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Chandler?
1 of the 57 figures for Chandler on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Chandler are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Chandler.