El Mirage, 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 | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,277 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3544.0 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.62% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.1 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,771 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in El Mirage grew by 62.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 34,723 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
El Mirage has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,530 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.19% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in El Mirage is about 3% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $239,092 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,678 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.3% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in El Mirage is about 11.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,678 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in El Mirage spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 240 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.7 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.5 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 240 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,426 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,848 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,137 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in El Mirage is 29 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
El Mirage has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.22 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
El Mirage has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.1% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about El Mirage, Arizona.
What is the population of El Mirage, Arizona?
The population of El Mirage, Arizona is 35,277, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of El Mirage, Arizona?
The population density of El Mirage, Arizona is 3544.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in El Mirage, Arizona?
The median household income in El Mirage, Arizona is $74,530, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in El Mirage, Arizona?
The median home price in El Mirage, Arizona is $239,092, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in El Mirage, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in El Mirage, Arizona is 6.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.