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Tempe, Arizona is an exciting city with lots of amenities for locals and visitors alike. Located in the Phoenix Metropolitan area, Tempe is home to 178,862 people with a population density of 5,013 people per square mile. It is known for its sunny skies and year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails, golf courses, and swimming pools. There are also many local businesses like the popular Tempe Marketplace and Mill Avenue District that offer great shopping and dining experiences. Additionally, there are many organizations based in Tempe devoted to helping the community such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Phoenix or the Tempe Community Council. Sports fans can enjoy local events like Arizona State University’s football games or spring training baseball games at Sloan Park. Whether you’re looking for outdoor recreation or lively entertainment, you will find plenty of things to do in Tempe!

The population in Tempe is 178,862. There are 4,474 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tempe is 29.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tempe is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Tempe
- 31.7% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 24.9% are married with children
- 21.5% have children, but are single
Race in Tempe

- 57.7% are White
- 6.2% are Black
- 7.9% are Asian
- 2.1% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 22.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleTempe, ArizonaUnited States
  178,862.0329,725,481.0
  46.8%50.5%
  53.2%49.5%
  29.638.4
 
  191,607.0326,569,308.0
  162,317.0309,327,143.0
  158,625.0285,036,114.0
  141,865.0251,960,433.0
  26.3%15.6%
  41.3%30.8%
 
  4474.193.4
  39.9773531905.423
  0.248264836.791
 
  54.1%59.4%
  7.1%12.2%
  8.6%5.6%
  2.0%0.6%
  0.4%0.2%
  0.4%0.4%
  4.3%3.2%
  23.1%18.4%
 
  31.7%49.8%
  30.4%48.0%
  1.3%1.8%
  68.3%50.2%
  55.4%33.8%
  9.9%10.8%
  3.0%5.6%
 
  2.272.6
  73,785.0124,010,992.0
  33,837.080,755,759.0
  24.4%30.5%
  41.0%42.9%
  39,948.043,255,233.0
  16.5%15.8%
  18.0%10.8%
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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 10 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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Over 12 years ago

I love the sun, but this area is 110+ from May through November! Each year the hot weather gets hotter and the season gets longer. And it doesn't matter that there is  More

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