City of Scottsdale:
Demographic Trends Analysis

The data included in this report are projections based on the 2000 U.S. Census,
generated by Sites USA, and are intended for use by the business community.
Population and other figures may differ from other analyses done by
the City of Scottsdale.

December 2008
Economic Vitality Department

DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS

December 2008

Scottsdale City Council
Mary Manross
Mayor

Betty Drake

Robert Littlefield

Wayne Ecton

Ron McCullagh

W.J. “Jim” Lane

Tony Nelssen

John Little
Acting City Manager

An annual publication of:
The City of Scottsdale
Economic Vitality Department
4021 N 75th Street, Suite 102
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 312-7989
Fax: (480) 312-2672
www.scottsdaleaz.gov/economics/reports
bberry@ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Last updated: January 5, 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

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Demographic Trends Analysis

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City of Scottsdale

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Planning Zone A

8

Planning Zone B

10

Planning Zone C

12

Planning Zone D

14

Planning Zone E

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Additional Resources

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INDEX
Map 1 (City of Scottsdale Planning Zones)

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Map 2 (Planning Zone A)

8

Map 3 (Planning Zone B)

10

Map 4 (Planning Zone C)

12

Map 5 (Planning Zone D)

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Map 6 (Planning Zone E)

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INTRODUCTION
Analysis of demographic trends provides data necessary to understand the economic
and social fabric of a community. The Demographic Trends Analysis provides a
snapshot of the City of Scottsdale as a whole and, for comparison purposes, breaks
the City into 5 Planning Zones. These Zones were established based on residential,
commercial, and community features in each area. Each of the five Planning Zones
has unique characteristics that combine to create a diverse and exceptional
community.
The majority of the data used in the analysis are estimates and/or projections, based
on the 2000 U.S. Census, generated by Sites USA software. Please be aware that the
Census Bureau changes the categories and structure of information requested of the
American public from one Census to the next.

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DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS ANALYSIS

136th

133rd

120th

110th

104th

96th

Map 1
City of Scottsdale Planning Zones

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City of Scottsdale
Population

Housing Units
1990
1995
2000
2005*
2008

130,069
167,277
202,705
226,390
230,293

Size (sq. miles)

184.3

Density (persons per sq. mile)

1,249

Age (2008)
0-4
5 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 54
55 - 74
75+
Median Age

5.6%
17.0%
4.8%
13.5%
30.7%
21.3%
7.3%
40.2 yrs

Median Household Income (2008)
Less than $14,999
$15,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $149,999
$150,000 - $199,999
$200,000+

6.5%
6.6%
7.7%
12.1%
17.4%
12.2%
16.0%
8.3%
13.2%

Median Household Income

$74,504

Employment
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

70,281
87,468
108,227
145,034
189,091

1990
1995
2000
2005*
2008

67,371
79,020
104,744
117,090
115,036

Households
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008
Average Household Size
Family Households
Non-Family Households

54,357
86,232
90,669
103,350
97,112
2.26
57.6%
42.4%

Race (2008)
White
Black
Native American
Asian
Pacific Islander
Other
Two Races Reported

91.0%
1.8%
0.7%
2.9%
0.1%
1.9%
1.7%

Ethnicity (2008)
Hispanic

15.6%

*Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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Map 2
Planning Zone A

Zone A is the established, more mature part of Scottsdale. The southernmost area
contains neighborhoods typical of the 1960’s and early 1970’s. The northern part of
the zone contains large, master-planned communities built in the late 1970’s and
early 1980’s. Much of the City’s retail, entertainment, and office activities are located
in this zone.

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Planning Zone A
Population
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008
Zone A % of City's population

Housing Units
90,975
97,947
98,425
100,862
100,105
43.5%

Size (sq. miles)

22.09

Density (persons per sq. mile)

4,531

Age (2008)
0-4
5 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 54
55 - 74
75+
Median Age

5.0%
15.5%
6.1%
15.1%
27.1%
21.4%
9.8%
40.6

Median Household Income (2008)
Less than $14,999
$15,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 +
Median Household Income

9.1%
8.8%
10.2%
15.8%
20.4%
35.7%

1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

48,133
47,974
53,932
55,026
52,911

Households
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

39,549
45,992
47,204
51,423
45,155

Zone A % of City households (2008)

46.5%

Zone A avg. # of persons/household

2.20

Race (2008)
White
Black
Native American
Asian
Pacific Islander
Other
Two Races Reported

89.6%
2.0%
1.0%
2.4%
0.1%
3.1%
1.9%

Ethnicity (2008)

Hispanic

19.4%

$61,565

Employment in Zone
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008
Zone A % of City's employment

46,876
49,517
52,157
54,999
87,138
46.1%
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Map 3
Planning Zone B

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
BLVD.
GREENWAY
THUNDERBIRD
SWEETWATER
CACTUS
CHOLLA
SHEA

Though relatively small, Zone B is packed with economic activity and a concentrated
population base. The Scottsdale Airpark, home to over 3,600 businesses, is located
within this zone. Residents of this zone live mainly in higher-density single-family
homes, town homes, condominiums, and apartments.

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Planning Zone B
Population

Housing Units

1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

9,408
11,305
11,829
12,570
13,042

Zone B % of City's population

5.7%
8.90

Size (sq. miles)

1,466

Density (persons per sq. mile)
Age (2008)
0-4
5 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 54
55 - 74
75+

5.1%
19.3%
4.0%
10.6%
31.9%
20.5%
8.3%

Median Age

41.6

Median Household Income (2008)
Less than $14,999
$15,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 +
Median Household Income

4.7%
4.7%
4.8%
9.6%
17.0%
59.2%

1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

3,877
4,603
5,156
5,546
5,612

Households
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

3,438
4,412
4,689
5,241
4,971

Zone B % of City households (2008)

5.1%

Zone B avg. # of persons/household

2.60

Race (2008)
White
Black
Native American
Asian
Pacific Islander
Other
Two Races Reported

91.5%
1.4%
0.6%
3.9%
0.3%
1.0%
1.4%

Ethnicity (2008)
Hispanic

12.8%

$96,789

Employment in Zone
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008
Zone B % of City's employment

4,886
5,484
6,082
31,951
43,764
23.1%
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Map 4
Planning Zone C

OUTER LOOP
FRANK LLOYD
WRIGHT BLVD

N

GREENWAY
THUNDERBIRD
SWEETWATER
CACTUS
CHOLLA
SHEA

C

136TH

130TH

120TH
124TH

110TH

104TH

96TH

DOUBLETREE
RANCH RD

Zone C contains several major master-planned communities, bringing significant
residential development with small areas of concentrated commercial activity. This
zone also contains the Pima Freeway (101), which connects with I-17 to the West,
and AZ-202 to the South.

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Planning Zone C
Population

Housing Units

1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

26,181
45,229
62,288
67,210
70,184

Zone C % of City's population

30.5%

Size (sq. miles)

34.48

Density (persons per sq. mile)

2,036

Age (2008)
0-4
5 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 54
55 - 74
75+

6.1%
19.7%
4.4%
13.7%
33.3%
17.7%
5.2%

Median Age

38.1

Median Household Income (2008)
Less than $14,999
$15,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 +
Median Household Income

4.8%
5.2%
6.5%
10.3%
17.2%
55.9%

1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

13,536
20,742
29,730
32,290
32,505

Households
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

10,397
18,839
26,614
32,355
28,039

Zone C % of City households (2008)

28.9%

Zone C avg. # of persons/household

2.48

Race (2008)
White
Black
Native American
Asian
Pacific Islander
Other
Two Races Reported

91.6%
1.7%
0.5%
3.6%
0.1%
0.8%
1.7%

Ethnicity (2008)
Hispanic

13.0%

$94,857

Employment in Zone
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008
Zone C % of City's employment

9,689
19,467
32,100
27,560
29,521
15.6%

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Map 5
Planning Zone D

JOMAX
HAPPY VALLEY
PINNACLE PEAK

N

D

DEER VALLEY
BEARDSLEY
OUTER LOOP

136TH

130TH

120TH
124TH

110TH

104TH

96TH

Scottsdale

FRANK LLOYD
WRIGHT BLVD.

Zone D is dominated by master-planned communities built in the mid- to late1980’s. Many of these communities include golf courses. Relatively little commercial
development exists within this zone.

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Planning Zone D
Population

Housing Units

1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

2,314
7,332
19,638
29,363
29,356

Zone D % of City's population

12.7%
47.05

Size (sq. miles)

624

Density (persons per sq. mile)
Age (2008)
0-4
5 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 54
55 - 74
75+

7.1%
15.4%
3.1%
12.6%
32.7%
23.5%
5.7%

Median Age

41.6

Median Household Income (2008)
Less than $14,999
$15,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 +
Median Household Income

3.2%
4.0%
4.6%
7.2%
10.7%
70.2%

1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

1,170
3,391
9,595
14,619
14,191

Households
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

505
3,088
5,772
10,495
11,727

Zone D % of City households (2008)

12.1%

Zone D avg. # of persons/household

2.50

Race (2008)
White
Black
Native American
Asian
Pacific Islander
Other
Two Races Reported

92.3%
1.8%
0.3%
2.9%
0.1%
1.1%
1.4%

Ethnicity (2008)
Hispanic

12.7%

$124,150

Employment in Zone
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008
Zone D % of City's employment

616
2,758
9,673
12,625
21,632
11.4%

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Map 6
Planning Zone E

N

E

Zone E is a low density, high-desert environment. Several master-planned
communities with golf amenities are located in this zone, and more residential
growth is expected in the next 10 years. There is relatively little commercial activity
in this zone.

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Planning Zone E
Population

Housing Units

1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

1,791
5,464
10,315
16,384
13,047

Zone E % of City's population

5.7%

Size (sq. miles)

72.26

Density (persons per sq. mile)

180.5

Age (2008)
0-4
5 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 54
55 - 74
75+

4.3%
13.7%
2.7%
7.8%
35.4%
31.6%
4.6%

Median Age

47.7

Median Household Income (2008)
Less than $14,999
$15,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 +
Median Household Income

2.8%
3.1%
3.4%
4.9%
11.3%
74.4%

1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

655
2,414
6,474
9,608
7,287

Households
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

468
2,218
4,498
4,696
5,381

Zone E % of City households (2008)

5.5%

Zone E avg. # of persons/household

2.33

Race (2008)
White
Black
Native American
Asian
Pacific Islander
Other
Two Races Reported

93.9%
1.2%
0.4%
2.0%
0.2%
1.1%
1.3%

Ethnicity (2008)
Hispanic

12.5%

$130,745

Employment in Zone
1990
1995
2000
2005
200
Zone E % of City's employment

910
1,717
5,234
4,719
4,795
2.5%

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Additional information regarding the City
of Scottsdale is available in additional annual publications produced by the Economic Vitality Department. These documents are available in hardcopy or online
at the City of Scottsdale’s website.

If you would more information regarding
the City of Scottsdale, please feel free to
contact the Economic Vitality Department:
4021 N. 75th St., Suite 102
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 312-7989
Fax: (480) 312-2672
www.scottsdaleaz.gov/economics/default

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