Glendale, Arizona
Glendale: The second most populous city in Arizona. It is located west of Phoenix. Glendale is known for its many sports teams, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Gila River Arena and the OdySea Aquarium.
About
Glendale is a city located in the county of Maricopa in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 226,721. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 255,307 inhabitants.
The city was created 140 years ago in 1883.
Glendale is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. With a population of over 255,000, it is the fourth largest city in Arizona.
History and Origins
Glendale was founded as an agricultural community in 1892 and incorporated in 1910. Growth accelerated in the 1970s as Phoenix expanded.
Key historical facts:
- Founded by William J. Murphy in 1892
- Early economy based around citrus and cotton farming
- Population boomed after 1970 with suburban expansion
- Westgate Entertainment District opened in 2006
Economy and Major Industries
Glendale has a strong service-based economy focused on sports, healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality. Major employers include:
- State Farm Stadium (Arizona Cardinals)
- Gila River Arena (Arizona Coyotes)
- Arrowhead Towne Center mall
- Many hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues
Attractions and Things to Do
Top attractions include:
- State Farm Stadium and Gila River Arena sports complexes
- Westgate Entertainment District dining and shopping
- Glendale Arena, Cabela's, and other large retail centers
- Trekell Road great for boutique shops and restaurants
- Outdoor recreation in Thunderbird Conservation Park
Glendale offers sporting events, shopping, entertainment, and amenities within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Quick Facts about Glendale
| Population : | 255,307 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Maricopa County |
| Twitter username : | MyGlendale |
| Phone Area Codes : | 818 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.43% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.57% |
| Altitude : | 1,713 feet / 522 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Phoenix |
| Local time : | 10:36:37 (3rd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 85301 |
| Population growth : | 11.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Glendale is located at 33°32'19"N 112°11'10"W (33.5386500, -112.1859900). It has 4 neighbors: Pasadena, Burbank, La Canada Flintridge and Los Angeles.
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Glendale has 4 neighbours.
- Pasadena The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. Pasadena is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Houston and the Miller Outdoor Theatre.
- Burbank The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the eastern part of the county. Burbank is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Warner Bros. Studios and the Burbank History Museum.
- La Cañada Flintridge city in California, United States
- Los Angeles The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
Demographics
The population of Glendale increased by 11.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1910 | 2,746 | - | census |
| 2010 | 226,721 | 98.79% | census |
| 2011 | 229,304 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 233,588 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 236,869 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 239,964 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 243,103 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 245,903 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 247,784 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 249,955 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 252,381 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 255,307 | 1.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,174 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,795 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,469 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,795 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.3% |
| White only, percent : | 80.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 457 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
Glendale zip code is 85301.
County name: Maricopa, County
fips: 04013
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $221,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,873 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $885 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,156 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,371 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,953 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 359,617 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 315,946 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $29,243 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,366 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,074 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,097 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 585 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 419 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 926 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 947 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,678.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.03 |
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People born in Glendale (200)
People born in Glendale, including actor Jake Borelli, writer Steve White, science writer Michael Shermer, .
List
- Jaime Herrera Beutler (American politician) she was born in 03/11/1978
- Jimmy Davies (American racing driver) he was born in 18/08/1929
- Pat Flaherty (racecar driver) he was born in 06/01/1926
- Kelly Packard (American actress, television personality) she was born in 29/01/1975
- Paul Walker (American actor (1973-2013)) he was born in 12/09/1973
- Erika Eleniak (American-Canadian actress of Ukrainian descent) she was born in 29/09/1969
- Julia Ann (American movie actress and director) she was born in 08/10/1969
- Allisyn Ashley Arm (American actress) she was born in 25/04/1996
- Allison Iraheta (singer, musician) she was born in 27/04/1992
- Diana Taurasi (basketball player) she was born in 11/06/1982
- Claudia Christian (actress) she was born in 10/08/1965
- Debra Jo Rupp (American actress) she was born in 24/02/1951
- Kathy Ireland (American model and businesswoman) she was born in 20/03/1963
- Nicole Eggert (American actress) she was born in 13/01/1972
- Sam Phillips (American singer) she was born in 28/01/1962
- Eric Lloyd (American actor and comedian) he was born in 19/05/1986
- A Martinez (American actor and singer) he was born in 27/09/1948
- Edward Furlong (American actor) he was born in 02/08/1977
Schools in Glendale
College & universities near Glendale, AZ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103963 | Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona | Glendale (AZ) | 85301-3579 |
| 104708 | Glendale Community College | Glendale (AZ) | 85302 |
| 421708 | Arizona College-Glendale | Glendale (AZ) | 85302-3851 |
| 459116 | Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix | Phoenix (AZ) | 85017 |
| 106111 | Empire Beauty School-NW Phoenix | Phoenix (AZ) | 85051 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Glendale, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PXN | Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona | 9617 North Metro Parkway West | BUS |
| PHG | Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona | 2115 East Buckeye Road | BUS |
| PHA | Phoenix (Airport), Arizona | 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. | BUS |
| MRC | Maricopa | 19427 N. John Wayne Parkway | RAIL |
Post offices near Glendale
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Glendal Post Office | Glendale (AZ) | 85301 |
| Maryval Post Office | Phoenix (AZ) | 85031 |
| Glendal Post Office | Glendale (AZ) | 85302 |
| Peoria Downtown Post Office | Peoria (AZ) | 85345 |
| Northw Post Office | Phoenix (AZ) | 85017 |
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Other cities in Maricopa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Maricopa County , AZ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
| Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
| Chandler | 265,398 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe | 200,402 | The third most populous city in Arizona. |
| Peoria | 179,872 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Tempe Junction | 158,368 | A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Surprise | 147,965 | The seventh most populous city in Arizona. |
| Goodyear | 90,622 | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Avondale | 88,914 | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Buckeye | 85,224 | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Queen Creek | 60,097 | Town in Arizona, United States |
| Sun City | 37,499 | Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| El Mirage | 36,481 | City in Arizona |
Distance to Other Cities
Glendale distances to largest Arizona cities
