West LIFESTYLE & PLACE

Arizona Lifestyle Guide

Research-backed state profile for Arizona, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.

AZWest

State capitalPhoenix

2025 population7,623,818

Annual change+0.89%

Census regionWest

Indexed cities5

About Arizona

Arizona is part of the Mountain division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s West region, with Phoenix as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 7,623,818 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler.

Population snapshot

The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 7,623,818. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.89%.

Largest places in this data pack

Phoenix
Tucson
Mesa
Gilbert
Chandler

How this state index is organized

This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.

Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.

Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.

2025 population278,748Annual change-0.45%

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