Peoria, AZ Demographics

A map of Peoria's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	126,555	126,300	64.3%	66.1%
Hispanic	40,718	38,811	20.7%	20.3%
Multiracial	10,939	7,994	5.6%	4.2%
Asian	10,401	8,557	5.3%	4.5%
Black	6,346	7,028	3.2%	3.7%
Native American/Other	1,947	2,295	1.0%	1.2%

Peoria, Arizona has an estimated population of 196,906, an increase from the 190,985 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.3% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 5.3% Asian, 3.2% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Peoria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Peoria has become more 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 Peoria, that probability was 51.6% in 2020 and 53.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Peoria is ranked the 8th 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). Peoria was ranked the 8th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Peoria's White Population

126,555 residents of Peoria, or 64.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Peoria is considerably higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Peoria ranks 205th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peoria's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Peoria's population has decreased from 66.1% to 64.3%.

Peoria is more White than neighboring El Mirage (31.8% White). Peoria is less White than neighboring Sun City West (93.3% White), Sun City (88.1% White), Surprise (65.8% White), and Anthem (82.3% White).

Peoria's Black Population

6,346 residents of Peoria, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Peoria is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Peoria ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peoria's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Peoria's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.2%.

Peoria is more Black than neighboring Sun City West (1.1% Black), Sun City (1.5% Black), and Anthem (1.3% Black). Peoria is less Black than neighboring Surprise (4.3% Black), and El Mirage (7.3% Black).

Peoria's Asian Population

10,401 residents of Peoria, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Peoria is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Peoria ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peoria's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Asian residents' share of Peoria's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.3%.

Peoria is more Asian than neighboring Sun City West (1.3% Asian), Sun City (0.9% Asian), Surprise (2.4% Asian), Anthem (2.3% Asian), and El Mirage (0.9% Asian).

Peoria's Hispanic Population

40,718 residents of Peoria, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Peoria is considerably lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Peoria ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peoria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Peoria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.7%.

Peoria is more Hispanic than neighboring Sun City West (2% Hispanic), Sun City (6.6% Hispanic), Surprise (20% Hispanic), and Anthem (8.7% Hispanic). Peoria is less Hispanic than neighboring El Mirage (49.3% Hispanic).

Peoria's Native American/Other Population

1,947 residents of Peoria, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Peoria is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Peoria ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peoria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Peoria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Peoria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sun City (0.6% Native American/Other), and Anthem (0.2% Native American/Other). Peoria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sun City West (1.1% Native American/Other), Surprise (1.6% Native American/Other), and El Mirage (3% Native American/Other).

Peoria's Multiracial Population

10,939 residents of Peoria, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Peoria is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Peoria ranks 127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peoria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Peoria's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.6%.

Peoria is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun City West (1.3% Multiracial), Sun City (2.4% Multiracial), and Anthem (5.3% Multiracial). Peoria is less Multiracial than neighboring Surprise (5.8% 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.