Scottsdale: The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Scottsdale is known for its affluence, its many golf courses, and its many attractions, such as the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and the Scottsdale Stadium.
About
Scottsdale is a city located in the county of Maricopa in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 217,385. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 262,647 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1893.
Scottsdale is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to Phoenix. With a population of over 260,000, it is one of the most populous suburbs of Phoenix.
History and Origins
Scottsdale began as a small agricultural community in the late 19th century before growing as a tourist destination and residential suburb.
Key historical facts:
Founded by U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott in 1894
Originally nicknamed "The West's Most Western Town"
Developed as a tourist destination in the 1950s
Saw rapid population growth as a Phoenix suburb starting in the 1970s
Economy and Major Industries
Scottsdale has a strong tourism industry as well as prominent healthcare, finance, aviation, and retail sectors. The city is home to over 2,500 businesses.
Major companies based in Scottsdale include:
GoDaddy (internet domain registrar)
Axon (non-lethal self-defense technology)
American Express
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Mayo Clinic campus
Attractions and Things to Do
As a popular tourist destination, top attractions in Scottsdale include:
Old Town Scottsdale, home to art galleries, shops, restaurants and nightlife
The Scottsdale Waterfront along the Arizona Canal
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
WestWorld equestrian center
Award-winning golf courses and resorts
The city is known for its upscale amenities, thriving arts scene, natural scenery and warm climate.Location of Scottsdale on Arizona map.
Quick Facts about Scottsdale
Population :
262,647 (2020)
Country :
United States of America
State :
Arizona (United States)
County :
Maricopa County
Head of government :
mayor
Postal code :
85250–85271
Phone Area Codes :
480
Official name :
Scottsdale
Water as percent of area :
0.26%
Land as percent of area :
99.74%
Altitude :
1,247 feet / 380 meters
Establishment :
January 01, 1894 (131 years ago)
Time Zone :
UTC−07:00, Mountain Time Zone
Local time :
06:27:26 (25th December 2025)
Population growth :
17.23% (2010-2020)
Scottsdale waterfrontScottsdale waterfront image
Geography
Scottsdale is located at 33°30'33"N 111°53'57"W (33.5092100, -111.8990300).
Scottsdale map
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Official website of Scottsdale
Official Website
Head of government
Jim Lane ,
Twinned City
Interlaken
Demographics
The population of Scottsdale increased by 17.23% in 10 years.
Population by years (2009 - 2020)
Year
Population
% Change
Method
2009
244,250
-
census
2010
217,385
-12.36%
census
2011
220,816
1.55%
estimation process
2012
225,191
1.94%
estimation process
2013
228,887
1.61%
estimation process
2014
233,949
2.16%
estimation process
2015
241,073
2.96%
estimation process
2016
247,953
2.77%
estimation process
2017
251,396
1.37%
estimation process
2018
254,479
1.21%
estimation process
2019
258,069
1.39%
estimation process
2020
262,647
1.74%
estimation process
Demographic Facts
Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 :
1,680,992
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 :
1,446,691
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 :
16.2%
April 1, 2020 Population :
1,608,139
April 1, 2010 Population :
1,445,632
People under 5 years old, percentage :
7.2%
People under 18 years old, percentage :
26.1%
People over 65 (%) :
10.6%
Female persons, % :
50.2%
White only, percent :
72.9%
Black or African American alone, percent :
7.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % :
2.1%
Asians alone % :
3.8%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % :
0.2%
% of people who have participated in two or more races :
3.9%
% of Hispanic or Latino :
42.6%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. :
42.5%
2015-2019 Veterans :
71,783
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 :
19.4%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :
54.4%
What is ZIP code for Scottsdale
Scottsdale zip code is 85250. County name: Maricopa, County fips: 04013
Alternate Unofficial Names for Scottsdale
SCF, Scottsdale, Skotsdejl, Skottsdejl, seukocheudeil, si ke ci dai er, skatasdela, skatzdyl aryzwna, skwtsdyl, sqwtsdyyl, sukottsuderu, Скотсдейл, Скотсдејл, Скоттсдейл, סקוטסדייל, سكوتسديل, سکاتزدیل، آریزونا, سکاٹسڈیل، ایریزونا, स्कटस्डेल, スコッツデール, 斯科茨代爾, 스코츠데일
Economic Facts
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :
54.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :
$235,400
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :
$1,465
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :
$454
2015-2019 median gross rent :
$1,053
2015-2019 Households :
565,832
Population per household, 2015-2019 :
2.85
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :
83.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :
37.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :
91.6%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :
82.6%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :
81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :
28.6%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :
7.8%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :
15.5%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
67.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
61.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :
3,479,625
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) :
10,967,040
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :
12,978,949
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :
18,448,380
2012 total retail sales per capita :
$12,392
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
26.2
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :
$57,459
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :
$29,343
Percentage of people living in poverty :
18.0%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :
124,033
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :
63,479
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :
44,294
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
39,596
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
78,757
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
10,784
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
106,575
2010 population per square mile :
2,797.8
2010 land area in square miles :
516.70
Residential units, July 1, 2019 :
123,963
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :
61.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :
$574,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :
$2,351
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :
$613
2015-2019 median gross rent :
$1,476
Permits for construction, 2020 :
911
2015-2019 Households :
105,981
Population per household, 2015-2019 :
2.51
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :
82.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :
18.0%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :
94.0%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :
88.0%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :
91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :
35.4%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :
7.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :
7.0%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
57.7%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
53.8%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :
824,771
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) :
1,580,460
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :
2,854,029
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :
3,624,029
2012 total retail sales per capita :
$13,188
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
21.7
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :
$73,518
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :
$37,233
Percentage of people living in poverty :
11.6%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 :
8,538
2019 total employment :
96,358
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) :
4,785,009
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 :
3.1%
2018 total non-employer establishments :
26,143
Total number of businesses in 2012 :
28,626
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :
14,544
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :
9,282
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
4,950
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
22,457
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
2,588
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
24,340
2010 population per square mile :
81.7
2010 land area in square miles :
3,298.57
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :
92.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :
$163,400
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :
$1,621
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :
$778
2015-2019 median gross rent :
$855
2015-2019 Households :
2,323
Population per household, 2015-2019 :
2.19
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :
89.0%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :
11.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :
92.7%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :
88.5%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :
94.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :
24.1%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :
4.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :
0.7%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
72.0%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
63.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :
7,735
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :
135,540
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :
263,234
2012 total retail sales per capita :
$51,113
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
35.8
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :
$71,082
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :
$40,569
Percentage of people living in poverty :
2.1%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :
367
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :
234
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :
91
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
67
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
282
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
34
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
322
2010 population per square mile :
1,163.5
2010 land area in square miles :
4.42
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :
89.7%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :
$317,200
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :
$2,180
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :
$892
2015-2019 median gross rent :
$1,823
2015-2019 Households :
8,394
Population per household, 2015-2019 :
2.73
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :
94.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :
53.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :
89.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :
85.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :
90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :
44.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :
5.0%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :
6.0%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
60.0%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
53.6%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :
40,672
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) :
66,421
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :
1,293,211
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :
376,183
2012 total retail sales per capita :
$16,034
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
31.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :
$85,360
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :
$38,381
Percentage of people living in poverty :
7.1%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :
3,237
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :
2,105
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :
803
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
849
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
2,263
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
204
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
2,930
2010 population per square mile :
4,573.4
2010 land area in square miles :
5.09
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :
76.8%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :
$152,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :
$1,495
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :
$539
2015-2019 median gross rent :
$662
2015-2019 Households :
2,094
Population per household, 2015-2019 :
2.82
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :
92.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :
2.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :
93.2%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :
90.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :
97.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :
35.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :
3.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :
2.8%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
68.6%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
62.5%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :
2,150
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :
27,928
2012 total retail sales per capita :
$4,754
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
18.8
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :
$85,765
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :
$38,700
Percentage of people living in poverty :
6.6%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :
420
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :
277
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :
54
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
405
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
31
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
371
2010 population per square mile :
1,389.4
2010 land area in square miles :
4.20
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :
76.0%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :
$129,100
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :
$1,313
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :
$509
2015-2019 median gross rent :
$750
2015-2019 Households :
2,140
Population per household, 2015-2019 :
2.52
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :
88.5%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :
1.5%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :
93.0%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :
84.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :
90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :
17.8%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :
15.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :
5.8%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
67.8%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
65.8%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :
20,305
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) :
8,391
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :
920,463
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :
81,337
2012 total retail sales per capita :
$15,220
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :
17.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :
$62,171
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :
$31,881
Percentage of people living in poverty :
10.3%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :
339
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :
245
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :
39
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
33
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :
262
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
F
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :
270
2010 population per square mile :
617.8
2010 land area in square miles :
8.52
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1 Mastro's City Hall
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4 Scottsdale Mayor's Office
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People born in Scottsdale (124)
People born in Scottsdale, including author Alexandra Bracken, model Katie Lohmann, actress Emma Stone, .
List
Gabrielle Carteris (American actress) she was born in 02/01/1961
Adam Baumann (American basketball player) he was born in 07/05/1981
Edwin Spanier (American mathematician) he was born in 08/08/1921
Rachele Brooke Smith (American actress) she was born in 07/11/1987
Sammi Hanratty (actress) she was born in 20/09/1995
Barry Goldwater Jr. (American politician) he was born in 15/07/1938
Brady Corbet (American actor) he was born in 17/08/1988
Lou Marson (baseball player) he was born in 26/06/1986
Harry Helmsley (American businessman) he was born in 04/03/1909
Drew Kittleson (professional golfer) he was born in 02/04/1989
Ashley Ellyllon (American musician) she was born in 30/07/1984
Brian Bannister (American baseball player) he was born in 28/02/1981
Lexie Marie (American movie actress) she was born in 13/12/1985
David Reynolds (American screenwriter) he was born in 10/08/1966
Henrik Samuelsson (American ice hockey player) he was born in 07/02/1994
Tamar Kaprelian (singer) she was born in 28/10/1986
Mike Pollak (Player of American football) he was born in 16/02/1985
Andrew Walter (American football player) he was born in 11/05/1982
Schools in Scottsdale
College & universities near Scottsdale, AZ
Code
Name
City
ZIP
105747
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale (AZ)
85256
480347
International School of Cosmetology-Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy
Scottsdale (AZ)
85250
105482
Cortiva Institute-Scottsdale
Scottsdale (AZ)
85257
483124
Arizona State University-Skysong
Scottsdale (AZ)
85257
381459
Phoenix Seminary
Scottsdale (AZ)
85260
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Scottsdale, AZ
Code
Name
Address
Type
PHA
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS
PHG
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS
PXN
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS
MRC
Maricopa
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL
Post Office
Post offices near Scottsdale
Post Office Name
City
ZIP
Scottsdal Post Office
Scottsdale (AZ)
85257
Scottsdale H Post Office
Scottsdale (AZ)
85258
Arcadia Post Office
Phoenix (AZ)
85018
Phoenix Post Office
Phoenix (AZ)
85026
Tempe Apache Station Post Office
Tempe (AZ)
85281
Other cities in Maricopa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Maricopa County , AZ. (more)
City Name
Population
Title
Phoenix
1,708,127
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Mesa
528,159
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.
Chandler
265,398
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Gilbert
257,658
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
Glendale
255,307
The second most populous city in Arizona.
Maryvale
208,189
Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Tempe
200,402
The third most populous city in Arizona.
Peoria
179,872
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tempe Junction
158,368
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Surprise
147,965
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
Goodyear
90,622
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Avondale
88,914
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Buckeye
85,224
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Queen Creek
60,097
Town in Arizona, United States
Sun City
37,499
Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
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