Phoenix, Arizona - Demographics

Demographics

Phoenix is the sixth largest city in the nation according to the 2010 United States Census, making it the most populous state capital in the United States, with a population of 1,445,632. According to the Census:

• White: 65.9% (46.5% non-Hispanic)
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 40.8% (35.9% Mexican, 0.6% Puerto Rican 0.5% Guatemalan, 0.3% Salvadoran, 0.3% Cuban)
• Black or African American: 6.5% (6.0% non-Hispanic)
• Asian: 3.2% (0.8% Indian, 0.5% Filipino, 0.5% Korean, 0.4% Chinese, 0.4% Vietnamese, 0.2% Japanese, 0.2% Thai, 0.1% Burmese)
• Two or more races: 1.7%
• Native American: 2.6%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
• Some other race: 0.1%

Phoenix's population has historically been predominantly white. In 1970, non-Hispanic whites represented over 80% of the population.