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STATE · ADMITTED 1912 · 2020 ACS

Arizona

7,151,502 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 $61,529. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,000.

AZ
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,151,502
+39%since 2000
from 5,130,632 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+14%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.3M4.4M5.5M6.6M7.8M1990201020202024Arizona
20247.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,529
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,340
+60%since 2000
from $20,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+46%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(3,274,258)
Black2.9%(149,941)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(1,295,617)
Asian1.7%(89,315)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(2,966,511)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(3,816,547)
Black4.4%(317,161)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(2,192,253)
Asian3.5%(248,837)
Other6.8%(489,088)
Diversity Score75.5%(5,396,890)
Diversity Score
75
+31%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 7,151,502 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arizona?

The typical household in Arizona earns about $61,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arizona expensive?

In Arizona, the median home is worth about $242,000, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Arizona?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arizona?

About 14.1% 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 3,486,274 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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

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