Glendale, AZ Demographics

A map of Glendale's Population by Race

Glendale, Arizona has an estimated population of 252,833, a slight increase from the 248,325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% Hispanic, 41.6% White, 6.0% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Glendale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Glendale 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 Glendale, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 64.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Glendale is ranked the 6th 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). Glendale was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Glendale's White Population

105,161 residents of Glendale, or 41.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Glendale is considerably lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Glendale ranks 276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glendale's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Glendale's population has decreased from 43.4% to 41.6%.

Glendale is more White than neighboring El Mirage (31.8% White), Tolleson (9.5% White), and Phoenix (40.6% White). Glendale is less White than neighboring Sun City (88.1% White), and Youngtown (45.9% White).

Glendale's Black Population

15,275 residents of Glendale, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Glendale is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Glendale ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glendale's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. Black residents' share of Glendale's population has decreased from 7.2% to 6.0%.

Glendale is more Black than neighboring Sun City (1.5% Black), and Youngtown (1.9% Black). Glendale is less Black than neighboring El Mirage (7.3% Black), Tolleson (6.4% Black), and Phoenix (7.4% Black).

Glendale's Asian Population

10,707 residents of Glendale, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Glendale is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Glendale ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glendale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of Glendale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Glendale is more Asian than neighboring Sun City (0.9% Asian), Youngtown (2.7% Asian), El Mirage (0.9% Asian), Tolleson (0% Asian), and Phoenix (4% Asian).

Glendale's Hispanic Population

106,723 residents of Glendale, or 42.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Glendale is considerably higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Glendale ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glendale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Glendale's population has increased from 39.3% to 42.2%.

Glendale is more Hispanic than neighboring Sun City (6.6% Hispanic), and Phoenix (42% Hispanic). Glendale is less Hispanic than neighboring Youngtown (42.8% Hispanic), El Mirage (49.3% Hispanic), and Tolleson (79.5% Hispanic).

Glendale's Native American/Other Population

2,975 residents of Glendale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Glendale is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Glendale ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glendale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Glendale's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%.

Glendale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sun City (0.6% Native American/Other). Glendale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Youngtown (1.4% Native American/Other), El Mirage (3% Native American/Other), Tolleson (1.7% Native American/Other), and Phoenix (2% Native American/Other).

Glendale's Multiracial Population

11,992 residents of Glendale, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Glendale is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Glendale ranks 171st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glendale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Glendale's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.7%.

Glendale is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun City (2.4% Multiracial), Tolleson (2.9% Multiracial), and Phoenix (4% Multiracial). Glendale is less Multiracial than neighboring Youngtown (5.3% Multiracial), and El Mirage (7.6% 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.