| Statistic | Mesa | Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2009 est.) | 462,486 | 6,595,778 | 307,006,550 |
| Population (2000) | 397,215 | 5,130,632 | 281,421,906 |
| Population growth | 16.4% | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| Pct. speak English | 81.2% | 70.7% | 87.9% |
| Pct. speak Spanish | 14.8% | 18.1% | 7.4% |
| Pct. married | 57.3% | 59.3% | 57.7% |
The Mesa population was 462,486 in 2009 compared to 397,215 in 2000. The Mesa, AZ population has increased by 16.4% from 2000 to 2009.
In Mesa, 81.2% of the people speak English and 14.8% of people speak Spanish. In Mesa, 57.3% of people are married and 88.8% of residents were born in the US.
| Race | Mesa | Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.51% | 76.57% | 70.38% |
| African American | 2.42% | 3.25% | 14.29% |
| American Indian | 1.57% | 3.08% | 0.76% |
| Asian | 1.52% | 1.92% | 4.52% |
| Native Hawaiian | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.16% |
| Mixed race | 3.13% | 3.11% | 3.01% |
| Other race | 9.69% | 11.94% | 6.88% |
In Mesa, 19.8% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.