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:
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Economic Change - From agricultural town toward a high-tech industrial city
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Growing Population - 9,531 in 1960 to 241,998 in June 2013
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Housing Units - 96,929 in June 2013
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Average Household Income - $81,567 in 2012
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Incorporated Area - 70 square miles
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Centerline Street Miles - 781
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Developed Parks - 53
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Diverse Community (Source: 2010 Census) - For greater detail, refer to the "Additional Links."
- White (73.3%)
- Hispanic or Latino (21.9%)
- Asian or Pacific Island (8.2%)
- African American (4.8%)
- American Indian or Alaskan Native (1.5%)
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:
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Only elected officials can set policy
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City Councilmembers select and supervise a professional City Manager
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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
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