Arizona Population: 7.15 Million (2020 Census)

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Arizona was 7,151,502, making it the 14th most populous state.

Growth Context

• 2010 Census: 6,392,017 → 11.9% increase (one of fastest-growing states).
• 2023 Estimate: ~7.4 million (continued growth in Phoenix, Tucson, suburbs).
• Drivers: Migration (CA, Midwest), retirement, tech/manufacturing jobs, climate.

Demographics (2020)

• White (non-Hispanic): 53.4%
• Hispanic/Latino: 30.7%
• Native American: 4.5% (22 federally recognized tribes).
• Black: 4.4%
• Asian: 3.5%

Arizona's population is concentrated in Maricopa County (Phoenix metro: 4.8M) and Pima County (Tucson: 1.1M).