Arizona Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Arizona?
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There are 7,079,203 residents in Arizona, with a median age of 38.1. Of this, 49.92% are males and 50.08% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.57% of the resident pool in Arizona, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.42%. Additionally, 7.01% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,870,358 people in Arizona currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 5,870,358 people in Arizona currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,079,203 | -1.3% |
| Male Population | 3,533,895 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 3,545,308 | -1.8% |
Male population 49.92%
Female population 50.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.1 | 0.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 6,057,690 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 525,185 | -0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 496,328 | -4.3% |
Citizen US Born 85.57%
Citizen not US Born 7.42%
Not Citizen 7.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 39,835 | -12.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 716,304 | -6.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 120,512 | -3.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 259,522 | -3.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,870,358 | -0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.57%
Moved from Same County 10.22%
Moved from Same State 1.72%
Moved from Different State 3.7%
Same House as Last Year 83.78%
What are the employment statistics in Arizona?
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White-collar workers make up 80.09% of the working population in Arizona, while blue-collar employees account for 19.91%. There are also 325,700 entrepreneurs in Arizona (10.14% of the workforce); 2,216,637 workers employed in private companies (69.04%); and 445,989 people working in governmental institutions (13.89%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,571,605 | -0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 639,186 | 0.3% |
White Collar 80.09%
Blue Collar 19.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 325,700 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 2,216,637 | -0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 445,989 | 0.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 222,465 | 2.5% |
Self Employees 10.14%
Private Companies 69.04%
Governmental Workers 13.89%
Not for Profit Companies 6.93%
How many households are there in Arizona?
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There are a total of 2,683,557 households in Arizona, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.13% of these Arizona households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.87%. Additionally, 30.51% of households have children and 69.49% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,683,557 | 1.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.6% |
| Family Households | 1,747,769 | 1.6% |
| Non-family Households | 935,788 | 1.4% |
Family Households 65.13%
Non-family Households 34.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 818,733 | 1.7% |
| Households without Children | 1,864,824 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 30.51%
Households without Children 69.49%
What are the median and average incomes in Arizona?
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The average annual household income in Arizona is $89,693, while the median household income sits at $65,913 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $72,443, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $79,030. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $39,880 and $52,250, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $89,693 | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $65,913 | 7.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 920,242 | -5.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,935,605 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Arizona?
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There are 3,056,890 housing units in Arizona, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 2,683,557 occupied housing units in Arizona, 65.8% are owner-occupied, while 34.2% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $283,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,147 per month in Arizona.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $283,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,147 per month in Arizona.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,056,890 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 41,995 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 44,043 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 156,690 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 213,258 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 495,275 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 528,610 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 593,869 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 711,438 | -0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 263,515 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 8,197 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,683,557 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,765,658 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 917,899 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 65.8%
Renter Occupied 34.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,121,042 | 2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 644,616 | 1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $283,900 | 9.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $224,000 | 9.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,147 | 6.3% |
With Mortgage 63.49%
Without Mortgage 36.51%
What is the level of education in Arizona?
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Approximately 32.38% of the population in Arizona holds a high school degree (that's 1,769,472 residents), while 25.99% have attained a college certificate (1,610,633 locals) and 18% have a bachelor's degree (983,526 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 246,620 | -4.6% |
| Some High School | 1,769,472 | -2.7% |
| Some College | 1,610,633 | -1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 468,450 | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 983,526 | 1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 576,448 | 2.7% |
No High School 4.51%
Some High School 32.38%
Some College 25.99%
Associate Degree 8.57%
Bachelor's Degree 18%
Graduate Degree 10.55%
What is the marital status of Arizona residents?
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A total of 1,906,764 people in Arizona have never been married (which represents 33.18% of the total population), while 2,844,192 of them are wedded (49.5%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 94,307 (1.64%) and 692,170 (12.05%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,906,764 | -1.8% |
| Married | 2,844,192 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 94,307 | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 303,207 | -5.2% |
| Divorced | 692,170 | -2.8% |
Never Married 33.18%
Married 49.5%
Separated 1.64%
Widowed 5.28%
Divorced 12.05%
What are the most common means of transportation in Arizona?
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The top three means of transportation people in Arizona use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,628,121 residents commute by car, 56,737 prefer going to work by walking and 39,614 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,628,121 | -3.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 39,614 | -13.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 402 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2,743 | -9.6% |
| Ferryboat | 326 | 15.2% |
| Bicycle | 20,578 | -11.4% |
| Motorcycle | 10,379 | -5.8% |
| TaxiCab | 6,379 | 4.7% |
| Walk | 56,737 | -3.3% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
