Demographics
Young, Growing, Educated Population
Mesa is home to a growing, educated population, with the median age of 38. More than one third of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. With more than 203,000 households, Mesa’s average household income exceeds $111,000.
Source: Esri Business Analyst (2025–2030 projections), 2025
Population
| Population | 2025 | 2030 (Projected) |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 523,220 | 538,738 |
| Arizona | 7,598,046 | 7,930,579 |
Population Growth
| Population Growth | 2015-2019 | 2020-2024 | 2025-2030 (Projected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 5.96% | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Arizona | 6.60% | 4.47% | 4.38% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (historical growth, 2015–2024); Esri Business Analyst (2025–2030 projections), 2025
Population / Household Demographics
2.96%
Mesa’s projected population growth by 2030
– Esri Business Analyst, 2025
4.11%
Mesa’s projected household growth by 2030
– Esri Business Analyst (2025–2030 projections), 2025
$111K
Mesa’s average household income
– Esri Business Analyst, 2025
Households
| Households | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 2025 Estimate | 203,352 |
| 2030 Projection | 211,697 |
Source: Esri Business Analyst (2025–2030 projections), 2025
Household Income (2025)
| Household Income | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median | $83,458 |
| Average | $111,363 |
Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2025
Degree Attainment
44.1%
Hold an Associate Degree or higher (age 25+)
– Esri Business Analyst, 2025
33.7%
Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher (age 25+)
– Esri Business Analyst, 2025
Educational Attainment
| Highest Level Completed (2025) | Rate |
|---|---|
| High School Graduate | 20.4% |
| Some College | 23.9% |
| Associate Degree | 10.3% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 22.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 11.3% |
Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2025
Population Demographics
38.2
Mesa’s median age
– Esri Business Analyst, 2025
51.2%
Mesa’s population age 15-54
– Esri Business Analyst, 2025
Population by Age (2025)
| Age Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 14 and under | 19.5% |
| 15-34 | 27.7% |
| 35-54 | 23.5% |
| 55-74 | 21.2% |
| 75-85+ | 7.7% |
Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2025; age groups manually aggregated from five-year cohorts
Population by Race (2025)
| Race | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian | 2.8% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Other Race | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 13.0% |
Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2025
Population by Ethnicity (2025)
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 71.7% |
| Hispanic | 28.3% |
Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2025
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