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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 200,402 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).
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Weather
Tempe forecast: A slight chance of rain showers between 9pm and midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. more
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Tempe Quick Facts
| Population : | 200,402 (2020) |
| 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 : | 13:51:28 (24th September 2021) |
| Population growth : | 19.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 75℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Demographics
The population of Tempe increased by 19.3% in 10 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 |
| 2020 | 200,402 | 2.29% | estimation process |
Local Places in Tempe
1 City of Tempe City Hall
Address: 31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Tempe City Hall
Address: 31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 City of Tempe Human Resources
Address: 20 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Tempe Mayor
Address: 31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Tempe Fire Department Station No. 5
Address: 723 E Curry Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Tempe Economic Development
Address: 31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 City of Tempe Az
Address: 900 W 9th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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8 Tempe City Clerk
Address: 31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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9 City Hall West Lot - Public Parking
Address: 110 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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10 Tempe City Council
Address: 31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States ➦ Show Map
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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) she was born in 27/12/1983
- Sean Delaney (American musician) he was born in 08/01/1945
- Rachel Campos-Duffy (American television personality) she was born in 22/10/1971
- Madison Scott (American pornographic actress) she was born in 13/07/1988
- Zach Miller (American football player, tight end) he was born in 11/12/1985
- Alma Dayer LeBaron, Sr. (American Mormon leader) he was born in 15/03/1886
- Charles Daggs (American hurdler) he was born in 14/04/1901
- Danny Martinez (American martial artist) he was born in 14/06/1985
- DeAnna Robbins (actress) she was born in 07/06/1959
- Estevan Payan (American martial artist) he was born in 03/04/1982
- James Shumway (American politician) he was born in 08/07/1939
- Jason Kyle (American football player) he was born in 12/05/1972
- Jessica Makinson (American actress and comedian) she was born in 29/11/1978
- Joel Filani (American football player) he was born in 08/12/1983
- John E. Casida (American entomologist) he was born in 22/12/1929
- Jules Asner (television personality and model) she was born in 14/02/1968
- Kemper Goodwin (NRHP-listed Arizona architect) he was born in 28/04/1906
- Long Jeanne Silver (American pornographic film actress) she was born in 15/06/1960
Schools in Tempe
College & universities near Tempe, AZ
| 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, AZ
| 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 |
Post offices near Tempe
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tempe Apache Station Post Office | Tempe (AZ) | 85281 |
| Mesa Dobson Post Office | Mesa (AZ) | 85202 |
| Tempe Retail Stor Post Office | Tempe (AZ) | 85281 |
| Tem Post Office | Tempe (AZ) | 85282 |
| Scottsdal Post Office | Scottsdale (AZ) | 85257 |
Other places with the same name (1)
Other cities in Maricopa County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Maricopa County , AZ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | County seat and capital city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, fifth largest city in the United States by population |
| Mesa | 528,159 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Chandler | 265,398 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Glendale | 255,307 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Peoria | 179,872 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe Junction | 158,368 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States of America |
| Surprise | 147,965 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Goodyear | 90,622 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Avondale | 88,914 | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Buckeye | 85,224 | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Queen Creek | 60,097 | Town in Arizona, United States |
| Sun City | 37,499 | Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| El Mirage | 36,481 | City in Arizona |
Distance to Other Cities
Tempe distances to largest Arizona cities