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 254,855 in September 2010
- Housing Units - 95,448 in September 2010
- Average Household Income - $71,456 in 2004
- Incorporated Area - 70 square miles
- Centerline Street Miles - 781
- Developed Parks - 53
- Diverse Community (Source: 2000 Census) - For greater detail, refer to the "Additional Links."
- White (77.4%)
- Hispanic or Latino (21%)
- Asian or Pacific Island (4.3%)
- African American (3.5%)
- Native American (1.3%)
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:
|