Phoenix Maricopa County, Arizona
Phoenix: County seat and capital city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, fifth largest city in the United States by population
About
Phoenix is a city located in the county of Maricopa in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,445,632. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,680,992 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1867.
Geography
Phoenix is located at 33°26'54"N 112°4'27"W (33.4483800, -112.0740400).
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Phoenix Quick Facts
| Population : | 1,680,992 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Maricopa County |
| Different from : | Philadelphia |
| Head of government : | Mayor of Phoenix |
| Postal code : | 85003 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 623, 602, 520, 480 |
| Legislative body : | Phoenix City Council |
| Named for : | phoenix |
| Altitude : | 1,086 feet / 331 meters |
| Capital city : | Phoenix is capital of Arizona, Maricopa County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1868 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 12:16:40 (22nd June 2021) |
| Population growth : | 14% (2010-2019) |
- John B. Nelson , 28 March, 1994 1994-03-17T00:00:00Z
- Skip Rimsza , 2 January, 2004 1999-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Thelda Williams , 3 November, 1994 1994-03-29T00:00:00Z
- Kate Gallego , 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Margaret Hance , 1983 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z
- John T. Alsap , 1881 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Timothy A. Barrow , 1976 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Phil Gordon , 2012 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Terry Goddard , 16 February, 1990 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Demographics
The population of Phoenix increased by 14% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,445,632 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,469,796 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,499,274 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,526,491 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,555,445 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,583,690 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,612,199 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,633,560 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,654,675 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,680,992 | 1.57% | estimation process |
Phoenix zip code is 85003.
County name: Maricopa, County
fips: 04013
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People born in Phoenix (200)
People born in Phoenix, including German-host Steven Gätjen, model and actress Amber Valletta, singer Melody Thornton, you can see a list of people who born in Phoenix.
- Georganne Moline (Athletics competitor, hurdler)
- George Follmer (racecar driver)
- Bobby Ball (American racecar driver)
- Jimmy Bryan (American racecar driver)
- Eddie Cheever (American racing driver)
- Wayne Weiler (American racing driver)
- Chad Mirkin (American chemist)
- Chelsea Kane (American actress and singer)
- Jordin Sparks (American singer, songwriter and actress)
- Ashley Roberts (American dancer, actor and musician)
- Michelle Branch (American singer-songwriter and guitarist)
- Stevie Nicks (American singer and songwriter, member of Fleetwood Mac)
- Mare Winningham (American actress and singer-songwriter)
- Cindy McCain (American philanthropist)
- Amy Davidson (American actress)
- Lynda Carter (American actress, singer, songwriter and beauty pageant titleholder)
- Jessi Colter (American country music artist)
- Pat Hennen (American motorcycle racer)
Schools
College & universities near Phoenix
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105677 | Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery | Phoenix (AZ) | 85007 |
| 448886 | Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix | Phoenix (AZ) | 85004 |
| 246895 | GateWay Community College-Central City | Phoenix (AZ) | 85034-4101 |
| 456180 | Fortis College-Phoenix | Phoenix (AZ) | 85006 |
| 105428 | Phoenix College | Phoenix (AZ) | 85013 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Phoenix
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHG | Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona | 2115 East Buckeye Road | BUS |
| PHA | Phoenix (Airport), Arizona | 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. | BUS |
| PXN | Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona | 9617 North Metro Parkway West | BUS |
| MRC | Maricopa | 19427 N. John Wayne Parkway | RAIL |
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Other cities in Maricopa County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Maricopa County , AZ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 518,012 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Chandler | 261,165 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Scottsdale | 258,069 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Gilbert | 254,114 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Glendale | 252,381 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Tempe | 195,805 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Peoria | 175,961 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Surprise | 141,664 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Avondale | 87,931 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Goodyear | 86,840 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Buckeye | 79,620 | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Queen Creek | 50,890 | Town in Arizona, United States |
| El Mirage | 35,753 | City in Arizona |
| Fountain Hills | 25,200 | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Paradise Valley | 14,637 | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Sun Lakes | 13,975 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Phoenix distances to largest Arizona cities