Chandler, AZ Demographics

A map of Chandler's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	151,881	147,119	54.2%	53.3%
Hispanic	60,816	62,257	21.7%	22.6%
Asian	32,774	32,710	11.7%	11.9%
Multiracial	14,811	12,679	5.3%	4.6%
Black	14,254	15,564	5.1%	5.6%
Native American/Other	5,600	5,658	2.0%	2.1%

Chandler, Arizona has an estimated population of 280,136, a slight increase from the 275,987 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% White, 21.7% Hispanic, 11.7% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, 5.1% Black, and 2.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chandler, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chandler has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Chandler, that probability was 64.5% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chandler is ranked the 5th 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). Chandler was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chandler's White Population

151,881 residents of Chandler, or 54.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chandler is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Chandler ranks 251st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chandler's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Chandler's population has increased from 53.3% to 54.2%.

Chandler is more White than neighboring Goodyear Village (0% White), Tempe (51% White), and Stotonic Village (0% White). Chandler is less White than neighboring Sun Lakes (94.2% White), and Gilbert (65.6% White).

Chandler's Black Population

14,254 residents of Chandler, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chandler is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Chandler ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chandler's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Black residents' share of Chandler's population has decreased from 5.6% to 5.1%.

Chandler is more Black than neighboring Sun Lakes (1.1% Black), Goodyear Village (0% Black), Gilbert (3.2% Black), and Stotonic Village (0% Black). Chandler is less Black than neighboring Tempe (6.9% Black).

Chandler's Asian Population

32,774 residents of Chandler, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chandler is higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Chandler ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chandler's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Chandler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.7%.

Chandler is more Asian than neighboring Sun Lakes (0.5% Asian), Goodyear Village (0% Asian), Gilbert (6.7% Asian), Tempe (9.7% Asian), and Stotonic Village (0% Asian).

Chandler's Hispanic Population

60,816 residents of Chandler, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chandler is lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chandler ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chandler's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Chandler's population has decreased from 22.6% to 21.7%.

Chandler is more Hispanic than neighboring Sun Lakes (3.1% Hispanic), Goodyear Village (9.2% Hispanic), Gilbert (17.9% Hispanic), and Stotonic Village (3.8% Hispanic). Chandler is less Hispanic than neighboring Tempe (23.1% Hispanic).

Chandler's Native American/Other Population

5,600 residents of Chandler, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chandler is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Chandler ranks 237th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chandler's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chandler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Chandler is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sun Lakes (0.1% Native American/Other), and Gilbert (1.2% Native American/Other). Chandler is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goodyear Village (90.8% Native American/Other), Tempe (3.1% Native American/Other), and Stotonic Village (96.2% Native American/Other).

Chandler's Multiracial Population

14,811 residents of Chandler, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chandler is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Chandler ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chandler's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Chandler's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.3%.

Chandler is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun Lakes (0.9% Multiracial), Goodyear Village (0% Multiracial), and Stotonic Village (0% Multiracial). Chandler is less Multiracial than neighboring Gilbert (5.4% Multiracial), and Tempe (6.3% 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.