Rank #14 by Population · Updated April 2026

Arizona Population 2026

Source·US Census ACS 5-Year 2023Updated·Apr 12, 2026Reviewed by·Population Review Data Team

The population of Arizona is 7,268,175 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $76,872, the median home value is $358,900, and the median age is 38.8.

Arizona's population has grown 3610.4% since 1910 (204,354 → 7,582,384).

7,268,175

Population

People / sq mi

$76,872

Median Income

38.8

Median Age

Arizona covers 113,655 sq mi of land at a density of 63.9 people per square mile.

About Arizona

Arizona is a US state with a population of 7,268,175. It ranks #14 among US states by population. The median age is 38.8, in line with the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Arizona is $76,872, near the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $358,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,431. The homeownership rate of 67.0% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Arizona reflects 32.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 16.5% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.5 minutes each way.

Arizona, #14 by population

Arizona Population History (1910-2024)

The state of Arizona had a population of 204,354 in 1910 and 7,582,384 in 2024, a 37× growth over 114 years. The peak was 7,582,384 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.77%.

7,582,384

Population (2024)

204,354

Population (1910)

7,582,384

Peak (2024)

2.77%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1910	204,354	-	-	decennial
1920	334,162	+129,808	+5.04%	decennial
1930	435,573	+101,411	+2.69%	decennial
1940	499,261	+63,688	+1.37%	decennial
1950	749,587	+250,326	+4.15%	decennial
1960	1,302,161	+552,574	+5.68%	decennial
1970	1,770,900	+468,739	+3.12%	decennial
1980	2,718,215	+947,315	+4.38%	decennial
1990	3,665,228	+947,013	+3.03%	decennial
2000	5,130,632	+1,465,404	+3.42%	decennial
2010	6,392,017	+1,261,385	+2.22%	decennial
2020	7,151,502	+759,485	+1.13%	decennial
2020	7,187,135	+35,633	-	estimate
2021	7,274,078	+86,943	+1.21%	estimate
2022	7,377,566	+103,488	+1.42%	estimate
2023	7,473,027	+95,461	+1.29%	estimate
2024	7,582,384	+109,357	+1.46%	estimate

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5-9

6.0%

10-14

6.5%

15-19

6.6%

20-24

6.7%

25-34

13.7%

35-44

12.6%

45-54

11.7%

55-59

5.9%

60-64

6.2%

65-74

10.7%

75-84

5.9%

85+

1.9%

Male: 49.9% · Female: 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White	63.2%
Black or African American	4.6%
Asian	1.9%
American Indian & Alaska Native	4.1%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander	0.2%
Two or More Races	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	6.0%

Economy & Income

$76,872

Median Household Income

$40,736

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

$104,138

Mean Household Income

57.0%

Employment Rate

Cost of Living

Arizona's overall price level is 100.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 0.7% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Arizona's median household income of $76,872 has the buying power of $76,355 in average-priced areas.

100.7

Price Level (US = 100)

$76,355

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$76,872

Nominal Median Income

Education

89.1%

High School Graduate+

32.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

Births & Fertility

78,547

Live Births (2022)

10.8

Birth Rate (per 1,000)

54.8%

Births to Married Mothers

Births by Mother's Age

Under 20

11,363 (14.5%)

20-24

15,380 (19.6%)

25-29

23,638 (30.1%)

30-34

22,432 (28.6%)

35-39

10,889 (13.9%)

40+

2,447 (3.1%)

Births by Mother's Race

White	81.3%
Black or African American	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	44.4%

Housing

$358,900

Median Home Value

$1,431

Median Rent

3,142,443

Total Housing Units

67.0%

Owner-Occupied

33.0%

Renter-Occupied

11.0%

Vacant

Languages Spoken at Home

74.3% of Arizona residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Arizona:

#	Language	Speakers	% of pop. 5+
1	Spanish	417,567	6.08%
2	Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)	14,900	0.22%
3	Vietnamese	12,014	0.17%
4	Arabic	8,361	0.12%
5	Tagalog (incl. Filipino)	6,126	0.09%
6	Korean	5,237	0.08%
7	Swahili or other Bantu	4,251	0.06%
8	Amharic, Somali, or other Afro-Asiatic	3,067	0.04%
9	Other Asian/Pacific	2,983	0.04%
10	French (incl. Cajun)	2,937	0.04%

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

1.7%

Carpool

16.5%

Work From Home

25.5 min

Avg Commute

Largest Cities in Arizona

#	City	Population	Median Income	Median Home
1	Phoenix	1,624,832	$77,041	$381,900
2	Tucson	543,348	$54,546	$242,200
3	Mesa	507,478	$78,779	$364,300
4	Chandler	278,123	$103,691	$469,800
5	Gilbert	271,118	$121,351	$518,600
6	Glendale	250,193	$70,139	$347,000
7	Scottsdale	242,169	$107,372	$709,900
8	Peoria	194,338	$93,403	$429,400
9	Tempe	186,419	$77,643	$421,900
10	Surprise	149,519	$93,371	$396,000
11	San Tan Valley	105,231	$93,642	$365,900
12	Goodyear	102,891	$101,814	$441,900
13	Buckeye	99,844	$98,778	$384,100
14	Yuma	98,461	$62,546	$209,100
15	Avondale	90,644	$81,260	$348,700
16	Flagstaff	76,333	$68,041	$503,400
17	Casas Adobes	70,770	$81,041	$311,100
18	Queen Creek	66,369	$134,719	$576,600
19	Maricopa	62,986	$94,208	$338,600
20	Lake Havasu City	58,037	$66,264	$411,500

Counties in Arizona

#	County	Population	Median Income
1	Maricopa County	4,491,987	$85,518
2	Pima County	1,049,947	$67,929
3	Pinal County	449,219	$77,588
4	Yavapai County	241,656	$66,106
5	Mohave County	217,420	$55,799
6	Yuma County	207,685	$60,417
7	Coconino County	144,643	$69,748
8	Cochise County	125,458	$58,970
9	Navajo County	107,744	$52,752
10	Apache County	65,680	$40,338
11	Gila County	53,610	$59,089
12	Santa Cruz County	48,209	$53,614
13	Graham County	38,860	$67,326
14	La Paz County	16,605	$49,506
15	Greenlee County	9,452	$75,239

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Rankings for Arizona

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Metro areas in Arizona

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Congressional districts in Arizona

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Largest school districts in Arizona

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Common questions about Arizona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arizona has a population of 7,268,175 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-most populous state in the United States.

Arizona is gaining population, with a +3610.4% change over the available historical Census record. Arizona's population has grown 3610.4% since 1910 (204,354 → 7,582,384).

The median household income in Arizona is $76,872, with a per capita income of $40,736. 8.9% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.

63.2% of Arizona's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 4.6% is Black or African American, 1.9% is Asian, and 6.0% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).

Arizona is 63.2% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian, and 6.0% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.

The median age in Arizona is 38.8 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

Arizona's population has grown 3610.4% since 1910 (204,354 → 7,582,384).

Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Arizona's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, CDC National Vital Statistics System (2022)

Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.