What is the population of Arizona? The United States Census Bureau provides population statistics. The actual census is only conducted every ten years, on dates ending in zero. In between, they often provide up-to-date estimates. As of the publication date in 2018, the last census was conducted in 2010. The next will be in 2020.
Arizona Population, Census 2000:
5.130.632
Arizona Population, 2010 Census:
6,408,208
AZ population growth since the 2000 census: 24.9%
Arizona Population Estimate, 2013
6,630,799
AZ population growth since 2010 census: 3.5%
Arizona Population Estimate, 2015
6,828,065
AZ population growth since 2010 census: 6.6%
Arizona was ranked 20th out of the US states in the 2000 census and 16th in the 2010 census. As of the 2015 population estimate, Arizona is ranked 14th in population size, outperforming Indiana and Massachusetts.
From 2000 to 2015, Arizona’s population grew by approximately 309 people per day. That’s a net number, which means it takes into account how many people left Arizona or died during that time.
Where are most of the people in Arizona?
Arizona is divided into 15 counties. By farm, the most populous county is Maricopa County, where Phoenix is located. That county represents about 60% of the state’s population. Pima County, where Arizona’s second-largest city is located, accounts for approximately 15% of Arizona’s population.
