Mesa, Arizona Population History 1990 - 2019

What is the current population of Mesa?

Based on the latest 2020 data from the US census, the current population of Mesa is 518,012. Mesa, Arizona is the 35th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Mesa?

The current population of Mesa (518,012) is it's peak population.

How quickly is Mesa growing?

Mesa has grown 28.5% since the 2000. Mesa, Arizona is growing somewhat quickly; it is growing faster than 71% of similarly sized cities since 2000.

Is Mesa the biggest city in Arizona?

No, Mesa is the 3rd largest city in the state of Arizona. The biggest city, Phoenix, is 3.2x bigger than Mesa.

What county is Mesa, Arizona in?

Mesa is located entirely in Maricopa County.

What is the population density of Mesa, Arizona?

Mesa has a population density of 3,217.5 people per square mile. Mesa has the 8th highest population density in Arizona.

What is the size of Mesa, Arizona in square miles?

Mesa has an area of 136.4 square miles. Mesa is the 8th largest city, by area, in Arizona.

Population History

Year	Population	Rank in US
2019	518,012	35
2018	508,958	35
2017	496,401	36
2016	484,587	36
2015	471,825	38
2014	464,704	38
2013	457,587	38
2012	452,084	38
2011	444,687	38
2010	439,041	38
2009	467,157	37
2008	463,829	37
2007	460,493	37
2006	456,449	38
2005	450,948	39
2004	443,733	41
2003	435,391	42
2002	427,923	42
2001	416,301	42
2000	402,853	43
1990	290,212	53