South Scottsdale, AZ — Church Planting
This area covers approximately 9 x 8 miles east of Phoenix. It includes the key cities of Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the east edge of Phoenix.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 218,000 people. This area has experienced steady growth for the last 30 years, and the population is expected to top 250,000 by 2005. In 2000 the area was 23% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 2% American Indian. In 1990, 28% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, manufacturing, and finance.
In 2000 the median home price was about $225,000. In 1990 there were about 49,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $594. The average home was built in 1969. There was an average of 2.24 people per household.
In 1990, 31% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there are probably 5 Southern Baptist churches in the area. There is one fairly large conservative Bible church in the area, and one BBF church. There is a strong Mormon presence here.
For further information:
Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, see www.de.state.az.us/links/economic/webpage/popweb/subco97.html.
Map of Area | Map of South Scottsdale
| Total 2000 Population | 218,450 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 49,548 | 22.70% | 1998 Median housing value | $228,000 |
| Black | 5,722 | 2.60% | Housing units | 49,275 |
| American Indian | 3,705 | 1.70% | Average home built in | 1969 |
| Speak English only | 87% | Average monthly rent | $594 | |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |||
| Population Trends | ||||
| 1970 | 146,983 | 1990 Census Education | ||
| 1980 | 169,737 | 15.50% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 30.68% |
| 1990 | 188,371 | 11.00% | ||
| 2000 | 218,450 | 16.00% | 1990 Census Age | |
| Population 25 and under | 28.01% | |||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | ||||
| Retail trades | 18.53% | |||
| Manufacturing | 12.41% | |||
| Finance | 11.11% | |||
| 2000 Median household income | $61,000 |
Zip codes: 85250, 85251, 85253, 85257, 85258, 85008, 85018
