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STATE · ADMITTED 1912 · 2000 CENSUS

Arizona

5,130,632 residents · 15 counties · 467 cities · 1,765 census tracts
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Arizona has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,558. Population has grown 40% since 1990. Median home value is $109,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,130,632
+40%since 1990
from 3,665,228 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
+40%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.2
+6%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.3M4.4M5.5M6.6M7.8M1990201020202024Arizona
20247.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,558
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,540 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,275
+51%since 1990
from $13,461 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−7%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,967,682)
Black3%(110,062)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(680,628)
Asian1.5%(54,127)
Diversity Score61.7%(2,260,039)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(3,274,258)
Black2.9%(149,941)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(1,295,617)
Asian1.7%(89,315)
Diversity Score57.8%(2,966,511)
Diversity Score
58
−6%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Phoenix1,665,481
2.Tucson548,371
3.Mesa513,656
4.Gilbert287,285
5.Chandler278,748
6.Glendale260,572
7.Scottsdale243,006
8.Peoria200,881
9.Tempe190,571
10.Surprise175,304
11.Buckeye125,445
12.Goodyear125,359
Frequently asked

How many people live in Arizona?

Arizona has about 5,130,632 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arizona?

The typical household in Arizona earns about $40,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arizona expensive?

In Arizona, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Arizona?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arizona?

About 13.9% of people in Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,465,404 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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