What is the population of Phoenix?
Phoenix's metropolitan area has about 5,070,000 people, making it the 81st largest metro area in our dataset of 140 major cities.
Metro population
5,070,000
0.061% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual growth
+1.75%
About 243 people a day
Archive estimateDensity
348/km²
14,566 km² metro area
City proper
1,650,070
Within the administrative boundary
GeoNamesAbout Phoenix
Phoenix is home to 1.65 million people within city limits, making it part of a metropolitan area of 5.07 million. Founded in 1868, the city sits at 331 meters elevation and experiences annual growth of 1.8%, with a population density of 348 people per km². Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves the region alongside Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). The city is governed by Mayor Kate Gallego.
This summary is AI-generated from the statistics on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Key Facts
- Country
- United States
- Continent
- North America
- World rank
- #81 of 140
- Share of country
- 1.5%
- Founded
- 1868
- Leadership
- Kate Gallego
- Elevation
- 331 m
- Coordinates
- 33.448, -112.074
Airports
Scheduled-service airports within 100 km, nearest first.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX
6 km from the city centre
- Mesa Gateway AirportAZA
42 km from the city centre
Source: OurAirports, matched by distance.
Compared with the World's Largest Cities
Metropolitan population against the fifteen largest metro areas.
| Name | Metro population |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 37.4M |
| Delhi | 32.9M |
| Shanghai | 29.2M |
| São Paulo | 22.6M |
| Dhaka | 22.5M |
| Mexico City | 22.3M |
| Cairo | 22.2M |
| Mumbai | 21.7M |
| Beijing | 21.5M |
| Osaka | 19M |
| New York | 18.9M |
| Karachi | 17.1M |
| Kinshasa | 17.1M |
| Chongqing | 16.9M |
| Lagos | 15.9M |
| Phoenix | 5.07M |
Population Trend in United States
No free source publishes metropolitan population back to 1950, so the parent country's series is shown instead.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 154,202,680 |
| 1960 | 180,274,555 |
| 1970 | 207,796,339 |
| 1980 | 229,858,655 |
| 1990 | 253,373,387 |
| 2000 | 281,484,131 |
| 2010 | 311,062,790 |
| 2020 | 339,436,159 |
| 2030 | 355,649,881 |
| 2040 | 370,209,316 |
| 2050 | 380,846,910 |
| 2060 | 388,918,394 |
| 2070 | 398,218,088 |
| 2080 | 407,079,816 |
| 2090 | 414,457,640 |
| 2100 | 421,278,889 |
Other Major Cities in United States
14 more cities in our dataset.
- New York18.9M · +0.05%
- Los Angeles12.5M · +0.10%
- Chicago8.9M · −0.15%
- Dallas7.64M · +1.35%
- Houston7.34M · +1.45%
- Washington D.C.6.39M · +0.75%
- Miami6.17M · +1.02%
- Atlanta6.14M · +1.25%
- Philadelphia5.72M · +0.08%
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities in our dataset by great-circle distance.
- Los Angeles
574 km · United States
- Denver
943 km · United States
- San Francisco
1,051 km · United States
- Dallas
1,423 km · United States
- Monterrey
1,426 km · Mexico
- Houston
1,633 km · United States
Phoenix Population FAQ
What is the difference between Phoenix's city and metro population?
About 1,650,070 people live within the city proper, while the wider metropolitan area holds roughly 5,070,000. Metro figures include surrounding commuter areas that fall outside the city's administrative boundary.
Is Phoenix growing or shrinking?
Phoenix is growing at +1.75% a year.
What share of United States's population lives in Phoenix?
Phoenix's metro area holds about 1.5% of United States's total population.
How densely populated is Phoenix?
Phoenix has roughly 348 people per km² across a metro area of about 14,566 km².
Which airports serve Phoenix?
The nearest major airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
Which country is Phoenix in?
Phoenix is in United States, in North America.
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- #2 DelhiIndia · 32.9M · +2.78%
- #3 ShanghaiChina · 29.2M · +0.86%
- #4 São PauloBrazil · 22.6M · +0.75%
- #5 DhakaBangladesh · 22.5M · +2.89%
- #6 Mexico CityMexico · 22.3M · +0.80%