Projections by the Maricopa Association of Governments estimate that Tempe’s population will grow from 167,400, as recorded on July 1, 2022, to 269,700 by the same date in 2060 — an increase of 38%.
Cities across the Valley are expecting growth in their populations over the next 30 years, and Tempe city staff are busy preparing for the influx of new people, businesses and overall traffic while keeping the sustainability of the city and its resources in mind.
Neighboring cities show projected increases as well, with Phoenix expecting a 28% increase, finally reaching over 2 million in population size, and nearby Mesa increasing in population by 18%.
