Surprise, AZ Demographics

A map of Surprise's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	102,013	94,856	65.8%	66.3%
Hispanic	30,913	28,373	20.0%	19.8%
Multiracial	9,032	7,057	5.8%	4.9%
Black	6,708	7,404	4.3%	5.2%
Asian	3,780	3,771	2.4%	2.6%
Native American/Other	2,502	1,687	1.6%	1.2%

Surprise, Arizona has an estimated population of 154,948, an increase from the 143,148 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.8% White, 20.0% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, 2.4% Asian, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Surprise, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Surprise is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Surprise, that probability was 51.6% in 2020 and 52.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Surprise is ranked the 10th 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). Surprise was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Surprise's White Population

102,013 residents of Surprise, or 65.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Surprise is considerably higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Surprise ranks 204th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Surprise's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Surprise's population has decreased from 66.3% to 65.8%.

Surprise is more White than neighboring Wittmann (35.8% White), El Mirage (31.8% White), and Youngtown (45.9% White). Surprise is less White than neighboring Sun City West (93.3% White), and Citrus Park (66.7% White).

Surprise's Black Population

6,708 residents of Surprise, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Surprise is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Surprise ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Surprise's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Black residents' share of Surprise's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.3%.

Surprise is more Black than neighboring Sun City West (1.1% Black), Wittmann (3.8% Black), Citrus Park (1.6% Black), and Youngtown (1.9% Black). Surprise is less Black than neighboring El Mirage (7.3% Black).

Surprise's Asian Population

3,780 residents of Surprise, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Surprise is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Surprise ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Surprise's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Surprise's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Surprise is more Asian than neighboring Sun City West (1.3% Asian), Wittmann (0% Asian), and El Mirage (0.9% Asian). Surprise is less Asian than neighboring Citrus Park (4.5% Asian), and Youngtown (2.7% Asian).

Surprise's Hispanic Population

30,913 residents of Surprise, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Surprise is considerably lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Surprise ranks 157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Surprise's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Surprise's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.0%.

Surprise is more Hispanic than neighboring Sun City West (2% Hispanic), and Citrus Park (18.1% Hispanic). Surprise is less Hispanic than neighboring Wittmann (60.4% Hispanic), El Mirage (49.3% Hispanic), and Youngtown (42.8% Hispanic).

Surprise's Native American/Other Population

2,502 residents of Surprise, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Surprise is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Surprise ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Surprise's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 48.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Surprise's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Surprise is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sun City West (1.1% Native American/Other), Wittmann (0% Native American/Other), and Youngtown (1.4% Native American/Other). Surprise is less Native American/Other than neighboring Citrus Park (3% Native American/Other), and El Mirage (3% Native American/Other).

Surprise's Multiracial Population

9,032 residents of Surprise, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Surprise is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Surprise ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Surprise's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Surprise's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.8%.

Surprise is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun City West (1.3% Multiracial), Wittmann (0% Multiracial), and Youngtown (5.3% Multiracial). Surprise is less Multiracial than neighboring Citrus Park (6.1% 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.