Utility Menu Pay Jobs Contact A-Z Translate News Text Size Search EXPLORE RESIDENTS BUSINESS GOVERNMENT Community Profile and Demographics City of Chandler Explore Living in Chandler Community Profile and Demographics The City of Chandler, Arizona was founded in 1912 and incorporated in 1920. Since its early beginnings, Chandler is a vibrant, diverse community. Below is a brief community profile: Economic Change - From agricultural town toward a high-tech industrial city Growing Population - 9,531 in 1960 to 281,044 as of Nov. 1, 2021 Housing Units - 110,374 as of Nov. 1, 2021 Average Household Income - $99,000 in 2018 Incorporated Area - 64.90 square miles Centerline Street Miles - 781 Developed Parks - 64 Diverse Community (Source: 2020 Census-Maricopa Association of Governments) White: 58.4% Hispanic or Latino: 22.6% Asian: 12.0% Black or African American: 6.0% The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government in which policy-making and administration are two separate entities. The following takes place under this form of government: Only elected officials can set policy City Councilmembers select and supervise a professional City Manager The City Manager serves as the chief executive whose main responsibilities include appointing department heads and overseeing the day-to-day operations of City government Additional Links: The Story of Chandler, Arizona Chandler Provides Value to Residents Quality of Life Chandler Profile - Source: AZ Department of Commerce Official Website of Chandler, Arizona 480-782-2000 Contact Accessibility Scroll to top © 2021 City of Chandler, Arizona. All Rights Reserved. SitemapPrivacy Policy