Scottsdale, AZ Demographics

A map of Scottsdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	188,087	189,510	77.1%	78.5%
Hispanic	25,787	23,533	10.6%	9.8%
Asian	11,946	11,949	4.9%	5.0%
Multiracial	9,795	8,960	4.0%	3.7%
Black	5,141	4,601	2.1%	1.9%
Native American/Other	3,065	2,808	1.3%	1.2%

Scottsdale, Arizona has an estimated population of 243,821, a slight increase from the 241,361 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% White, 10.6% Hispanic, 4.9% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Scottsdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 38.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Scottsdale is ranked the 7th 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). Scottsdale was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Scottsdale's White Population

188,087 residents of Scottsdale, or 77.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Scottsdale is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Scottsdale ranks 127th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottsdale's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Scottsdale's population has decreased from 78.5% to 77.1%.

Scottsdale is less White than neighboring Carefree (97% White), Fountain Hills (88.3% White), Paradise Valley (80.6% White), Rio Verde (95.4% White), and Cave Creek (88.3% White).

Scottsdale's Black Population

5,141 residents of Scottsdale, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Scottsdale is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Scottsdale ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottsdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Black residents' share of Scottsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Scottsdale is more Black than neighboring Carefree (0% Black), Paradise Valley (0.4% Black), Rio Verde (0% Black), and Cave Creek (1.4% Black). Scottsdale is less Black than neighboring Fountain Hills (2.3% Black).

Scottsdale's Asian Population

11,946 residents of Scottsdale, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Scottsdale is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Scottsdale ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottsdale's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Scottsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Scottsdale is more Asian than neighboring Carefree (1.5% Asian), Fountain Hills (2.1% Asian), Paradise Valley (4.8% Asian), Rio Verde (0% Asian), and Cave Creek (1.2% Asian).

Scottsdale's Hispanic Population

25,787 residents of Scottsdale, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Scottsdale is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Scottsdale ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottsdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Scottsdale's population has increased from 9.8% to 10.6%.

Scottsdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Carefree (1% Hispanic), Fountain Hills (3.6% Hispanic), Paradise Valley (7.8% Hispanic), Rio Verde (1.4% Hispanic), and Cave Creek (4% Hispanic).

Scottsdale's Native American/Other Population

3,065 residents of Scottsdale, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Scottsdale is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Scottsdale ranks 339th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottsdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Scottsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Scottsdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carefree (0% Native American/Other), Fountain Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Rio Verde (0% Native American/Other), and Cave Creek (1% Native American/Other). Scottsdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paradise Valley (2% Native American/Other).

Scottsdale's Multiracial Population

9,795 residents of Scottsdale, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Scottsdale is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Scottsdale ranks 165th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottsdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Scottsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Scottsdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Carefree (0.5% Multiracial), Fountain Hills (3.1% Multiracial), and Rio Verde (3.3% Multiracial). Scottsdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Paradise Valley (4.3% 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.