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 288,941 as of Nov. 1, 2024
- Housing Units - 113,475 as of Nov. 1, 2024
- Average Household Income - $133,000 in 2023 (Source: ESRI Business Analyst (2023))
- Incorporated Area - 64.90 square miles
- Centerline Street Miles - 781
- Developed Parks - 69
- Diverse Community (Source: 2020 Census-Maricopa Association of Governments)
- White: 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 22.6%
- Asian: 12.0%
- Black or African American: 6.0%
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
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