Mesa, Arizona
Mesa: The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Mesa is known for its desert climate, its Hispanic culture, and its many attractions, such as the Mesa Arts Center and the Mesa Community College.
About
Mesa is a city located in the county of Maricopa in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 439,041. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 528,159 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1877.
Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona, located east of Phoenix in the central part of the state. As of July 29, 2023, Mesa has an estimated population of 508,958 residents. Here are some key facts about Mesa:
History
Mesa was founded in 1878 by Mormon pioneers. It was incorporated as a town in 1883 and later as a city in 1966. Mesa experienced rapid suburban growth in the 1960s.
Geography
Mesa spans across the Salt River Valley with mountain preserves on the outskirts. It has an arid desert climate typical of central Arizona.
Economy
Major employers include Boeing, Banner Health System, and Mesa Public Schools. Key industries are technology, healthcare, tourism, and education.
Culture & Attractions
Top attractions are the Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and Hale Centre Theatre. Popular events include the annual Mesa Arts Festival.
Population
Mesa has grown significantly over the past few decades. It has a large Mormon population along with Hispanic/Latino and retiree communities.
In summary, Mesa is a fast-growing suburban hub in metro Phoenix with affordability, scenic desert landscapes, recreation, arts venues, and proximity to a major international airport.
Quick Facts about Mesa
| Population : | 528,159 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Maricopa County |
| Postal code : | 85200–85299 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 480 602 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.45% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.55% |
| Altitude : | 1,240 feet / 378 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1878 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:05:04 (19th December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 16.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mesa is located at 33°25'20"N 111°49'22"W (33.4222700, -111.8226400).
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Demographics
The population of Mesa increased by 16.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 439,041 | - | census |
| 2011 | 447,681 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 456,968 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 464,803 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 473,132 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 481,811 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 490,695 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 500,021 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 507,945 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 518,012 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 528,159 | 1.92% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 49,030 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 34,556 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 41.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 51,908 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,961 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 81.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 25.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 62.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,607 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
Mesa zip code is 85201.
County name: Maricopa, County
fips: 04013
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $252,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,535 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $522 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,212 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,539 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 121,318 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,421 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 344,720 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 865,088 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,536 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $85,812 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,182 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,905 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,326 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 899 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 577 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,037 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 249 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,425 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 287.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 121.47 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $100,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $987 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $418 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $640 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,762 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,466 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 18,056 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,009 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,125 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,447 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 35.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 64 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 115 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,833.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.81 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,578 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $100,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,127 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $463 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $649 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 9 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,046 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,681 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 110,765 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 30,943 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,935 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,703 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,775 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 150 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,574 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 67,105 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 456 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 471 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 199 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 155 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 27 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 412 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 401 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 20.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 393.41 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,694 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $110,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,120 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $494 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $667 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 65 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,497 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.14 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 53,498 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,667 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,778 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,926 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 187 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,239 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 63,055 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -5.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 696 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 930 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 549 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 250 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 897 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 160 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 753 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 16.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 594.06 |
Other Places in Mesa
1 Mesa Police Department
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2 City of Mesa Customer Service
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4 Mesa City Council Chambers
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5 City of Mesa Human Resources
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6 Mesa City Clerk
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7 Planning department - City of Mesa
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8 Mesa City Plaza
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People born in Mesa (150)
People born in Mesa, including actress Danielle Fishel, businesswoman Darl McBride, racing driver Art Bisch, .
List
- Brea Bennett (American movie actress) she was born in 07/02/1987
- Kate Frost (American movie actress) she was born in 25/11/1980
- John Jacob Rhodes III (American politician (1943-2011)) he was born in 08/09/1943
- Misty Hyman (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder) she was born in 23/03/1979
- April Steiner Bennett (athletics competitor) she was born in 22/04/1980
- Jake Shears (American singer) he was born in 03/10/1978
- Todd Heap (former American football tight end) he was born in 16/03/1980
- Alex Meraz (American dancer and actor and martial artist) he was born in 10/01/1985
- Alexandria Karlsen (American model and actress) she was born in 26/10/1978
- Mike Lee (United States Senator from Utah) he was born in 04/06/1971
- Wayne Thiebaud (American artist) he was born in 15/11/1920
- Jason Gatson (gymnast) he was born in 25/06/1980
- Dave Spina (American ice hockey player) he was born in 05/06/1983
- Ernesto Miranda (American rapist) he was born in 09/03/1941
- Marcus Brunson (American sprinter) he was born in 24/04/1978
- Jim Adkins (American singer, lead singer of Jimmy Eat World) he was born in 10/11/1975
- Courtney Simpson (American movie actress) she was born in 05/09/1985
- Breeja Larson (American swimmer) she was born in 16/04/1992
Schools in Mesa
College & universities near Mesa, AZ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103909 | Carrington College-Mesa | Mesa (AZ) | 85210 |
| 441210 | East Valley Institute of Technology | Mesa (AZ) | 85201 |
| 482990 | Arizona College-Mesa | Mesa (AZ) | 85201 |
| 105154 | Mesa Community College | Mesa (AZ) | 85202 |
| 104568 | Avalon School of Cosmetology-Mesa | Mesa (AZ) | 85210 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mesa, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHA | Phoenix (Airport), Arizona | 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. | BUS |
| PHG | Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona | 2115 East Buckeye Road | BUS |
| PXN | Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona | 9617 North Metro Parkway West | BUS |
| MRC | Maricopa | 19427 N. John Wayne Parkway | RAIL |
Post offices near Mesa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa Post Office | Mesa (AZ) | 85201 |
| Mesa Mountain View Post Office | Mesa (AZ) | 85213 |
| Mesa Sherwood Post Office | Mesa (AZ) | 85204 |
| Mesa Dobson Post Office | Mesa (AZ) | 85202 |
| Fiesta Annex Post Office | Gilbert (AZ) | 85233 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mesa , Washington city in Washington, United States with a population of 514 people.
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. |
| 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. |
| Glendale | 255,307 | The second 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
Mesa distances to largest Arizona cities
