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 247,328 in May 2016
- Housing Units - 101,229 in May 2016
- Average Household Income - $81,567 in 2012
- Incorporated Area - 64.90 square miles
- Centerline Street Miles - 781
- Developed Parks - 64
- Diverse Community (Source: 2010 Census) - For greater detail, refer to the "Additional Links."
- White (73.3 percent)
- Hispanic or Latino (21.9 percent)
- Asian or Pacific Island (8.2 percent)
- African American (4.8 percent)
- American Indian or Alaskan Native (1.5 percent)
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
