El Mirage is a city located in Maricopa County Arizona. El Mirage has a 2024 population of 35,815. El Mirage is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,955 in 2020.
The average household income in El Mirage is $81,149 with a poverty rate of 13.37%. The median age in El Mirage is 31.9 years: 31 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Mirage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,889 | 50.18% |
| Two or more races | 8,684 | 24.36% |
| Other race | 5,131 | 14.39% |
| Black or African American | 2,702 | 7.58% |
| Native American | 479 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 425 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 342 | 0.96% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,130 | 3.2 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 5,608 | 3.59 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Non Family | 2,230 | 1.54 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 2,215 | 3.79 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 1,077 | 3.41 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
3.44
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,250 | 10.31% |
| Associates Degree | 2,313 | 10.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,249 | 10.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,100 | 5.04% |
| High School Graduate | 6,654 | 30.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,970 | 9.03% |
| Some College | 5,285 | 24.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,729 | 6,984 | 772 |
| White | 8,802 | 7,990 | 1,929 |
| 2+ Races | 4,284 | 2,935 | 428 |
| Other Race | 3,285 | 2,331 | 217 |
| Black | 1,569 | 1,436 | 384 |
| Asian | 302 | 215 | 54 |
| Native American | 285 | 180 | 12 |
| Islander | 275 | 178 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 24.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,876 | $51,875 | $46,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,156 | $69,385 | $57,222 |
| High School Graduate | $36,967 | $38,860 | $35,050 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,318 | $38,299 | $26,711 |
| Overall | $39,573 | $43,696 | $37,479 |
| Some College | $40,174 | $52,559 | $37,294 |
$39,573
Average Earnings
$43,696
Average Male
$37,479
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.53% of El Mirage residents speak only English, while 35.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,456 | 2,754 | 15.78% |
| Multiple | 8,643 | 1,447 | 16.74% |
| White | 12,147 | 1,166 | 9.6% |
| Other | 5,081 | 806 | 15.86% |
| Black | 2,702 | 227 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 425 | 96 | 22.59% |
| Native | 479 | 96 | 20.04% |
13.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.28%
Male Poverty Rate
12.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Mirage is Asian, with 22.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Mirage is Black, with 8.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.25% |
| Some College | 8.87% |
| High School | 8.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.86% |
| Male Employed | 5.17% |
| Female Employed | 3.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,768 | $81,638 |
| Households | $72,134 | $81,149 |
| Married Families | $85,112 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,128 | $61,773 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,554
Number of Veterans
1,320
Male Veterans
234
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 568 |
| First Gulf War | 434 |
| Vietnam | 399 |
| Korea | 84 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 467 |
| 55 to 64 | 328 |
| 65 to 74 | 308 |
| 18 to 34 | 253 |
| 75+ | 198 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 994 | 7.28% |
| Hispanic | 453 | 3.82% |
| Black | 170 | 8.47% |
| Other Race | 157 | 4.16% |
| 2+ Races | 148 | 2.77% |
| Native American | 34 | 8.4% |
| Islander | 28 | 8.83% |
| Asian | 23 | 6.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.34%
Born in El Mirage
85.52%
Native Born
14.48%
Foreign Born
7.12%
Non Citizen
7.36%
Naturalized
85.52% of El Mirage residents were born in the United States, with 44.34% having been born in Arizona. 7.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 35,640 | -35 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 35,675 | -35 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 35,710 | -35 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 35,745 | -35 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 35,780 | -35 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 35,815 | -35 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 35,850 | -129 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 35,979 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 35,987 | 32 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 35,955 | 160 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 35,795 | 236 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 35,559 | 147 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 35,412 | 224 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 35,188 | 453 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 34,735 | 665 | 1.95% |
| 2014 | 34,070 | 591 | 1.77% |
| 2013 | 33,479 | 629 | 1.91% |
| 2012 | 32,850 | 594 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 32,256 | 450 | 1.41% |
| 2010 | 31,806 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,609 | 2,608 | 52.15% |
| 1990 | 5,001 | 694 | 16.11% |
| 1980 | 4,307 | 1,049 | 32.2% |
| 1970 | 3,258 | -32,382 | -90.86% |