Surprise

Overview for Surprise, AZ

141,875 people live in Surprise, where the median age is 41.7 and the average individual income is $34,097. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

141,875

Total Population

41.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$34,097

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Surprise, AZ

Surprise has 52,205 households, with an average household size of 2.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Surprise do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 141,875 people call Surprise home. The population density is 1,286.25 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

141,875

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.7

Median Age

47.67 / 52.33%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 11.98%

0-9 Years

10-17: 12.47%

10-17 Years

18-24: 7.06%

18-24 Years

25-64: 45.73%

25-64 Years

65-74: 11.89%

65-74 Years

75+: 10.86%

75+ Years

Education Level

17%
32%
52%
  • Less Than 9th Grade 6321 (17%)
  • Associate Degree 11826 (32%)
  • Bachelor Degree 19386 (52%)
52,205

Total Households

2.71

Average Household Size

$34,097

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 17,511 (34%)

Without Children: 34,694 (66%)

Marital Status

Married 46%
Single 20%
Divorced 8%
Separated 2%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 7%

White Collar: 93%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 8%
15 to 29 Minutes 11%
30 to 59 Minutes 13%
60+ Minutes 5%

Schools in Surprise, AZ

Primary Schools (18)
Middle Schools (4)
High Schools (13)
Mixed Schools (1)
The following schools are within or nearby Surprise. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
2/5
Freedom Traditional Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
5/5
Desert Oasis Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Calibre Academy Surprise
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
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