Rank #14 by Population · Updated April 2026
Arizona Population 2026
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
64
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
What sets Arizona apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 16.5% versus 14.0% nationally. With 7,268,175 residents, Arizona is a US state. It ranks #14 among US states by population.
Median household income is $76,872, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.9%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $358,900, with typical rent around $1,431.
Roughly 32.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 16.5% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Arizona — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 204,354 |
| 1920 | 334,162 |
| 1930 | 435,573 |
| 1940 | 499,261 |
| 1950 | 749,587 |
| 1960 | 1,302,161 |
| 1970 | 1,770,900 |
| 1980 | 2,718,215 |
| 1990 | 3,665,228 |
| 2000 | 5,130,632 |
| 2010 | 6,392,017 |
| 2020 | 7,151,502 |
| 2020 | 7,187,135 |
| 2021 | 7,274,078 |
| 2022 | 7,377,566 |
| 2023 | 7,473,027 |
| 2024 | 7,582,384 |
Age Distribution
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 1,624,832 |
| 2 | Tucson | 543,348 |
| 3 | Mesa | 507,478 |
| 4 | Chandler | 278,123 |
| 5 | Gilbert | 271,118 |
| 6 | Glendale | 250,193 |
| 7 | Scottsdale | 242,169 |
| 8 | Peoria | 194,338 |
| 9 | Tempe | 186,419 |
| 10 | Surprise | 149,519 |
| 11 | San Tan Valley | 105,231 |
| 12 | Goodyear | 102,891 |
| 13 | Buckeye | 99,844 |
| 14 | Yuma | 98,461 |
| 15 | Avondale | 90,644 |
| 16 | Flagstaff | 76,333 |
| 17 | Casas Adobes | 70,770 |
| 18 | Queen Creek | 66,369 |
| 19 | Maricopa | 62,986 |
| 20 | Lake Havasu City | 58,037 |
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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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.
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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.