Arizona Demographics
Arizona is the 14th most populous of 52 states in the United States, with 7,151,476 residents across 113,655 square miles. That is about 63 people per square mile. 89% of residents live in urban areas.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 7,151,476 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 113,655 sq mi |
| Density | 63 / sq mi |
| Urban share | 89% |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Arizona compares to the US
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Central Location: Arizona
Measured from the state's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Counties in Arizona
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 4,420,573 | 9,202.0 | 480 |
| Pima County | 1,043,433 | 9,188.7 | 114 |
| Pinal County | 425,259 | 5,366.7 | 79 |
| Yavapai County | 236,209 | 8,122.9 | 29 |
| Mohave County | 213,267 | 13,332.1 | 16 |
| Yuma County | 203,881 | 5,513.8 | 37 |
| Coconino County | 145,101 | 18,616.4 | 8 |
| Cochise County | 125,447 | 6,209.8 | 20 |
| Navajo County | 106,717 | 9,949.5 | 11 |
| Apache County | 66,021 | 11,198.3 | 6 |
| Gila County | 53,272 | 4,757.6 | 11 |
| Santa Cruz County | 47,669 | 1,236.2 | 39 |
| Graham County | 38,533 | 4,621.9 | 8 |
| La Paz County | 16,557 | 4,496.6 | 4 |
| Greenlee County | 9,563 | 1,842.8 | 5 |
Largest cities in Arizona
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,608,223 | 518.3 | 3,103 |
| Tucson, AZ | 542,774 | 241.8 | 2,245 |
| Mesa, AZ | 504,086 | 140.9 | 3,579 |
| Chandler, AZ | 276,097 | 65.5 | 4,215 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 267,965 | 68.6 | 3,905 |
| Glendale, AZ | 248,453 | 66.0 | 3,764 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 241,297 | 184.0 | 1,311 |
| Peoria, AZ | 190,894 | 176.1 | 1,084 |
| Tempe, AZ | 180,587 | 40.0 | 4,518 |
| Surprise, AZ | 143,148 | 110.3 | 1,297 |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 99,861 | 75.8 | 1,318 |
| Yuma, AZ | 96,040 | 120.8 | 795 |
Showing the 12 most populous of 467 — the rest are shown on the map.
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US state from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, and how the state compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
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