Surprise City, Arizona
As of the census of 2000, there were 30848 people in the city, organized into 12484 households, and 9723 families living in the city. The population density was 443.9 people per square mile (171.39/kmē), it is 88th most densely populated city in Arizona. There were 16260 housing units at an average density of 234 per square mile (90.35/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 persons, and the average family size was 2.75 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males. The median age of the city's population was 46.1 years, The median age of males was 42.9 years, for females the median age was 48.7 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 85.97% White, 2.61% Black or African American, 0.43% American Indian, 1.07% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 1.99% from two or more races and 7.87% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $44156, making it the 36th highest city by median household income in Arizona. The median income for a family in the city was $47899, it is the 47th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Arizona. The per capita income for the city was $21451, it would be the 42nd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Arizona. The median income was $23048, Males have a median income of $27966 versus $19480 for females.
In 2000, 5356 pupils and students, of which 2779 are male and 2577 are female, 17.36% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 305 nursery or pri school, 387 kindergarten, 2537 elementary school, 908 high school and 1219 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 30848 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 30941 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 32337 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 38063 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 44012 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 49837 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 59348 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 73019 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 85570 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 89708 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 92897 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 146 | 159 | 305 |
| Kindergarten | 195 | 192 | 387 |
| Elementary school | 1370 | 1167 | 2537 |
| High school | 486 | 422 | 908 |
| College or graduate school | 582 | 637 | 1219 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise city, Arizona | $44156 | $47899 | $21451 |
| Maricopa County, Arizona | $45358 | $51827 | $22251 |
| Arizona, United States | $40558 | $46723 | $20275 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |