Tempe Maricopa County, Arizona
Tempe: City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
About
Tempe is a city located in the county of Maricopa in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 161,719. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 195,805 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1878.
Geography
Tempe is located at 33°24'53"N 111°54'34"W (33.4147700, -111.9093100).
Weather
Tempe forecast: Clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. more
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Tempe Quick Facts
| Population : | 195,805 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Maricopa County |
| Postal code : | 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85285, 85287 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 480 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.65% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.35% |
| Named for : | Vale of Tempe |
| Altitude : | 1,496 feet / 456 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1879 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:17:45 (12th June 2021) |
| Population growth : | 17.41% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 74℉ Clear 7-days weather |
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Demographics
The population of Tempe increased by 17.41% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 161,719 | - | census |
| 2011 | 164,477 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 168,549 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 170,740 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 175,636 | 2.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 179,114 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 184,877 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 185,792 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 191,746 | 3.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 195,805 | 2.07% | estimation process |
People born in Tempe (50)
People born in Tempe, including federal politician Carl Hayden, drummer Chad Taylor, politician Robert Finch, you can see a list of people who born in Tempe.
- Sally Meyerhoff (American athletics competitor)
- Sean Delaney (American musician)
- Rachel Campos-Duffy (American television personality)
- Madison Scott (American pornographic actress)
- Zach Miller (American football player, tight end)
- Alma Dayer LeBaron, Sr. (American Mormon leader)
- Charles Daggs (American hurdler)
- Danny Martinez (American martial artist)
- DeAnna Robbins (actress)
- Estevan Payan (American martial artist)
- James Shumway (American politician)
- Jason Kyle (American football player)
- Jessica Makinson (American actress and comedian)
- Joel Filani (American football player)
- John E. Casida (American entomologist)
- Jules Asner (television personality and model)
- Kemper Goodwin (NRHP-listed Arizona architect)
- Long Jeanne Silver (American pornographic film actress)
Schools
College & universities near Tempe
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262341 | Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences | Tempe (AZ) | 85282-1707 |
| 420246 | Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences | Tempe (AZ) | 85282 |
| 442879 | Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | Tempe (AZ) | 85282 |
| 104151 | Arizona State University-Tempe | Tempe (AZ) | 85287 |
| 475839 | Sessions College for Professional Design | Tempe (AZ) | 85281 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tempe
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHA | Phoenix (Airport), Arizona | 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. | BUS |
| PHG | Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona | 2115 East Buckeye Road | BUS |
| PXN | Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona | 9617 North Metro Parkway West | BUS |
| MRC | Maricopa | 19427 N. John Wayne Parkway | RAIL |
Other cities in Maricopa County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Maricopa County , AZ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,680,992 | County seat and capital city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, fifth largest city in the United States by population |
| 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 |
| 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
Tempe distances to largest Arizona cities