Drexel Heights, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Drexel Heights | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,466 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1428.2 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.29% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,432 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Drexel Heights declined by 6.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,924 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Drexel Heights has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Drexel Heights | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,437 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.87% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Drexel Heights is about 5% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Drexel Heights | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $318,090 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,275 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.5% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Drexel Heights is about 20.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,275 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Drexel Heights spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 214 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Drexel Heights | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.7 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.3 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 214 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,631 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,397 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Drexel Heights is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Drexel Heights has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Drexel Heights | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.95 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Drexel Heights has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Drexel Heights | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Drexel Heights, Arizona.
What is the population of Drexel Heights, Arizona?
The population of Drexel Heights, Arizona is 27,466, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Drexel Heights, Arizona?
The population density of Drexel Heights, Arizona is 1428.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Drexel Heights, Arizona?
The median household income in Drexel Heights, Arizona is $73,437, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Drexel Heights, Arizona?
The median home price in Drexel Heights, Arizona is $318,090, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Drexel Heights, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Drexel Heights, Arizona is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.