Arizona

7.6 million people live in Arizona. Its population grew 6.5% since 2020, the 8th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $82,940 a year, 2% below the national median, and the median home is worth $427,600, 15% above the U.S. median.

Population: 7.6 million; 14th highest of 51
Median household income: $82,940; 2% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
Median home value: $427,600; 15% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
Poverty rate: 11.8%; same as the U.S. (11.8%)

Economy

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Median household income

$82,940 per year

2% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 23rd highest of 51.

Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Income per person

$44,729 per year

5% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 24th lowest of 51.

Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Poverty rate

11.8%

same as the U.S. (11.8%). 19th highest of 51.

Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.

Average commute

26.4 min one way

4% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 22nd highest of 51.

Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.

Housing

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Median home value

$427,600

15% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 16th highest of 51.

For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Median rent

$1,698 per month

9% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 13th highest of 51.

Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Homeownership rate

66.7%

1.4 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 20th lowest of 51.

Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.

People

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Population

7,623,818

2.2% of the U.S. total. 14th highest of 51.

Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.

Population change since 2020

+6.5%

3.4 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 8th highest of 51.

Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.

Under 18

21.0%

0.1 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 25th highest of 51.

Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.

65 and older

20.6%

1.7 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 16th highest of 51.

Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.

Born abroad

13.2%

1.5 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 16th highest of 51.

Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.

Race and ethnicity

White largest group

White residents are the largest group in Arizona, at 51.2%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.

White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.

White 51.2% U.S. 56.1%
Black 5.0% U.S. 12.3%
Asian 4.2% U.S. 6.6%
Other 7.2% U.S. 4.5%
Hispanic 32.5% U.S. 20.5%

Education

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Bachelor's degree or higher

34.3%

3.1 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 21st lowest of 51.

Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.

Health

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Without health insurance

14.6%

4.4 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 4th highest of 51.

Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.