Anthem, AZ Demographics

A map of Anthem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,581	18,630	82.3%	80.3%
Hispanic	1,960	2,228	8.7%	9.6%
Multiracial	1,204	1,112	5.3%	4.8%
Asian	514	559	2.3%	2.4%
Black	288	431	1.3%	1.9%
Native American/Other	37	230	0.2%	1.0%

Anthem, Arizona has an estimated population of 22,584, a slight decrease from the 23,190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.3% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anthem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anthem has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anthem, that probability was 34.2% in 2020 and 31.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anthem is ranked the 40th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anthem was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anthem's White Population

18,581 residents of Anthem, or 82.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anthem is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Anthem ranks 113th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anthem's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Anthem's population has increased from 80.3% to 82.3%.

Anthem is more White than neighboring Peoria (64.3% White). Anthem is less White than neighboring New River (87.5% White), Cave Creek (88.3% White), Carefree (97% White), and Black Canyon City (91.5% White).

Anthem's Black Population

288 residents of Anthem, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anthem is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Anthem ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anthem's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.2%. Black residents' share of Anthem's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.

Anthem is more Black than neighboring New River (0.8% Black), Carefree (0% Black), and Black Canyon City (0% Black). Anthem is less Black than neighboring Cave Creek (1.4% Black), and Peoria (3.2% Black).

Anthem's Asian Population

514 residents of Anthem, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anthem is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Anthem ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anthem's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Asian residents' share of Anthem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Anthem is more Asian than neighboring New River (1.8% Asian), Cave Creek (1.2% Asian), Carefree (1.5% Asian), and Black Canyon City (0% Asian). Anthem is less Asian than neighboring Peoria (5.3% Asian).

Anthem's Hispanic Population

1,960 residents of Anthem, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anthem is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Anthem ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anthem's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Anthem's population has decreased from 9.6% to 8.7%.

Anthem is more Hispanic than neighboring New River (6.3% Hispanic), Cave Creek (4% Hispanic), Carefree (1% Hispanic), and Black Canyon City (3.3% Hispanic). Anthem is less Hispanic than neighboring Peoria (20.7% Hispanic).

Anthem's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Anthem, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anthem is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Anthem ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anthem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anthem's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Anthem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carefree (0% Native American/Other), and Black Canyon City (0% Native American/Other). Anthem is less Native American/Other than neighboring New River (0.3% Native American/Other), Cave Creek (1% Native American/Other), and Peoria (1% Native American/Other).

Anthem's Multiracial Population

1,204 residents of Anthem, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anthem is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Anthem ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anthem's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Anthem's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.3%.

Anthem is more Multiracial than neighboring New River (3.3% Multiracial), Cave Creek (4% Multiracial), and Carefree (0.5% Multiracial). Anthem is less Multiracial than neighboring Peoria (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.