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Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Arizona had a total population of 7,378,838, with a median household income of $79,964, which is about the same as the national average. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Arizona Quick Facts

Population 7,378,838
Median Household Income $79,964
Median Home Value $394,500
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 39.0 years
Homeownership Rate 67.4%
Affordability Ratio 4.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.3%
High School Graduation 89.4%
Counties 15
Cities/Places 441
Population 7,378,838
Median Income $79,964 about the same as national
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Unemployment 5.1%

How Arizona Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population7,268,1757,378,838+1.5%
Median household income$76,872$79,964+4.0%
Median home value$358,900$394,500+9.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.5%
$25K-$50K 17.1%
$50K-$100K 30.0%
$100K+ 39.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.0%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
2.7%
$20K-$25K
3.1%
$25K-$30K
3.3%
$30K-$35K
3.3%
$35K-$40K
3.4%
$40K-$45K
3.5%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
6.9%
$60K-$75K
9.6%
$75K-$100K
13.5%
$100K-$125K
10.8%
$125K-$150K
7.6%
$150K-$200K
9.4%
$200K+
11.6%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,543/mo 23.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

62out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 62 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Arizona

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Phoenix1,642,323$81,33213.7%
2Tucson547,073$57,07318.9%
3Mesa511,764$82,75210.3%
4Gilbert280,262$122,5515.3%
5Chandler280,136$108,0957.9%
6Glendale252,833$73,53015.1%
7Scottsdale243,821$110,8867.3%
8Peoria196,906$95,8158.4%
9Tempe188,065$79,66315.8%
10Surprise154,948$96,7118.6%

Richest Cities in Arizona

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Paradise Valley$247,159$2,000,000+74.3%
2Centennial Park$167,872$559,50028.6%
3Carefree$147,165$1,088,10061.0%
4Queen Creek$141,978$635,40045.0%
5Citrus Park$141,026$722,50038.7%
6Tucson Mountains$134,474$473,20059.0%
7New River$134,289$640,60031.5%
8Corona de Tucson$132,568$382,70044.8%
9Rincon Valley$132,098$547,30048.3%
10St. Johns$131,968$203,40033.7%

Most Affordable Cities in Arizona

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Avenue B and C0.3x$14,700$44,240
2Kayenta0.6x$37,400$58,423
3Fort Defiance0.7x$37,400$56,045
4Chinle0.7x$39,200$53,239
5Bylas0.8x$22,100$29,318
6First Mesa0.8x$48,300$57,889
7Clifton0.8x$66,000$78,480
8North Fork0.8x$104,600$123,313
9Wellton1.0x$55,600$58,470
10Tsaile1.0x$46,700$48,819

Explore Arizona Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Arizona (15)

15 results
Maricopa County4,559,748$89,30011.0%$452,800
Pima County1,060,490$70,31514.3%$319,700
Pinal County469,006$80,26611.1%$349,000
Yavapai County245,480$69,61312.0%$425,200
Mohave County220,517$57,68416.1%$281,000
Yuma County211,741$62,87615.6%$217,800
Coconino County144,508$72,96616.8%$448,000
Cochise County125,566$59,74215.4%$218,300
Navajo County108,415$54,60624.7%$201,500
Apache County65,341$41,43830.5%$63,700
Gila County53,795$61,98616.9%$269,400
Santa Cruz County48,926$55,21720.2%$233,000
Graham County39,232$67,32517.3%$212,000
La Paz County16,664$49,47817.4%$135,800
Greenlee County9,409$71,1648.2%$158,600

All Cities & Places in Arizona (441)

441 results
Phoenix1,642,323$81,33213.7%$420,700
Tucson547,073$57,07318.9%$266,200
Mesa511,764$82,75210.3%$408,000
Gilbert280,262$122,5515.3%$575,100
Chandler280,136$108,0957.9%$507,800
Glendale252,833$73,53015.1%$387,500
Scottsdale243,821$110,8867.3%$789,800
Peoria196,906$95,8158.4%$463,600
Tempe188,065$79,66315.8%$455,400
Surprise154,948$96,7118.6%$435,100
San Tan Valley109,189$96,7138.0%$410,100
Goodyear107,645$103,3195.3%$471,300
Buckeye104,923$99,4868.0%$419,800
Yuma100,139$65,48215.5%$230,000
Avondale92,477$86,12310.9%$394,600
Flagstaff76,445$71,51218.2%$552,900
Casas Adobes72,059$83,6836.6%$343,400
Queen Creek71,867$141,9783.8%$635,400
Maricopa67,163$96,3917.4%$377,200
Casa Grande60,905$69,98313.5%$303,900
Lake Havasu City58,359$70,14814.1%$455,400
Marana56,938$112,6064.9%$413,800
Catalina Foothills52,593$115,3044.5%$652,000
Prescott Valley49,179$74,56911.7%$413,200
Oro Valley48,162$107,1176.5%$475,700
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Population Overview

Arizona has a total population of 7,378,838, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arizona is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arizona is $79,964. This is about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is about the same as the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 3% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $394,500. Housing costs are 19% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Arizona is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.4%. The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the national average (31.4% vs 19.3%).

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Arizona come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Arizona?

Arizona has a total population of 7,378,838 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Arizona?

The median household income in Arizona is $79,964, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Arizona?

Arizona has 441 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 15 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Arizona?

The poverty rate in Arizona is 12.5%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Arizona?

The largest city in Arizona is Phoenix with a population of 1,642,323.