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Dive into each indicator for Arizona.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

7.58 M

Total population

14th in the U.S.

26 /km²

Density

39.1 years

Median age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

2.9 M

Households

89.8%

Urban population

Top 10 in the U.S.

22.0%

Under 18

19.0%

65 and older

Top 5 in the U.S.

76.3 years

Life expectancy

Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler (≈ 5.07 M)

Largest metro

+1.0%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

52.9%

White (non-Hispanic)

32.5%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 2.46 M (4th in the U.S.)

4.7%

Native American

3rd-highest share in the U.S.

5.2%

Black or African American

3.8%

Asian

3.0%

Two or more races

0.3%

Pacific Islander

≈ 28.5%

Mexican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

≈ 175,000

Navajo Nation

Largest reservation in the U.S.

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1870–2024

7.58 M▲ 75700%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1870–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

32.5%▲ 123%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Native American share

1970–2023

4.7%▼ 13%

Census tables; Arizona has one of the largest Native American populations in the country.

Life expectancy at birth

1980–2023

76.3 yrs▲ 4%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population	7.58 M	14th in the U.S.
Density	26 /km²
Median age	39.1 years
Female	50.3%
Male	49.7%
Households	2.9 M
Urban population	89.8%	Top 10 in the U.S.
Under 18	22.0%
65 and older	19.0%	Top 5 in the U.S.
Life expectancy	76.3 years
Largest metro	Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler (≈ 5.07 M)
Growth	+1.0%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	52.9%
Hispanic or Latino	32.5%	≈ 2.46 M (4th in the U.S.)
Native American	4.7%	3rd-highest share in the U.S.
Black or African American	5.2%
Asian	3.8%
Two or more races	3.0%
Pacific Islander	0.3%
Mexican origin	≈ 28.5%	Largest Hispanic subgroup
Navajo Nation	≈ 175,000	Largest reservation in the U.S.

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Arizona vs. the U.S. average.

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