About Goodyear
Population/Demographics - We're a Growing Community
Setting the Pace
Development in the Phoenix area is moving west! Since 1998,
more than 50% of the Valley's building permits have been in the West Valley with the Southwest Valley leading the development boom. Goodyear is setting the
pace among West Valley cities. Goodyear was the fourth fastest growing city in
the country (under 100,000 population) between 2000 and 2006, averaging 16%
growth per year during that period, according to Forbes Magazine.
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With a mere 2,747 residents in 1980 and 6,258 in 1990,
Goodyear's population has exploded to more than 64,600 people in 2010. By 2014,
it is expected to grow to 78,908.
According to the most recent Citizen
Satisfaction Survey, Goodyear has a diverse population with more than
85 percent of heads of households being college-educated and 56 percent
having college degrees.
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Goodyear is a young community with 31 percent of the
population between the ages of 35 and 49. As a growing community, 81 percent
of residents have lived in Goodyear less than ten years. It is also family-oriented
as 46 percent of household have children. Additionally, 47 percent have a
household income over $75,000. Median income is $77,606.
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The survey reports that 85-90 percent of residents feel
Goodyear is a great place to live and offers excellent quality of life. Most
residents, 90 percent, also feel safe day and night. Even in this economic
downturn, 92 percent of residents are satisfied with the level of service the
city provides.
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Last Updated: 4/28/2010
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