Arizona Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Arizona | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Arizona grew by 14.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 7,259,183 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Arizona has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Arizona | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Arizona is about 1% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Arizona | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Arizona is about 19.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,430 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Arizona spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Arizona | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,948 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arizona:
La Paz County (8.9 min), Gila County (13.0 min), Greenlee County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Pinal County (31.1 min), Maricopa County (23.2 min), Pima County (22.3 min).
The average commute time in Arizona is about the same as in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Arizona has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Arizona | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arizona:
Coconino County (0.3), Pima County (0.3), Maricopa County (0.3).
Lowest:
La Paz County (0.2), Apache County (0.2), Yuma County (0.2).
Health
Arizona has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Arizona | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arizona:
Greenlee County (0.8), Coconino County (0.8), Maricopa County (0.8).
Lowest:
Apache County (0.8), La Paz County (0.8), Navajo County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arizona.
What is the population of Arizona?
The population of Arizona is 7,496,660, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Arizona?
The population density of Arizona is 65.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Arizona?
The median household income in Arizona is $77,100, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Arizona?
The median home price in Arizona is $340,223, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Arizona is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.