A canyon carved over millions of years
The Grand Canyon is about 446 km (277 miles) long and up to 1,857 m (6,093 ft) deep, carved by the Colorado River.
Capital: PhoenixLargest city: PhoenixNickname: The Grand Canyon StateStatehood: 1912
Arizona at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
295,220 km²
6th largest state
Population
7,582,384
25.8 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 14th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
12.9%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$592 billion
$68,373 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
78,322
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
68,662
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+9,660
Births minus deaths
Population change
+109,357
July 2023–June 2024
Arizona data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Arizona
15 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Arizona, United States
Maricopa County
County seat: Phoenix
4,491,987
Population
$44,210
Income per capita
$414,700
Median home value
4.6%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 9,202 mi²
- Population density
- 488 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
15 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Arizona
No daylight saving time
Most of Arizona does not observe daylight saving time; the Navajo Nation, which does, is the main exception.
Home of the saguaro
The saguaro cactus grows naturally in the U.S. only in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona and a small area of California.
The Five Cs
Arizona's economy was historically built on copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate; it remains the top U.S. copper-producing state.