Arizona
“The Grand Canyon State”
What Makes Arizona Beautiful
Arizona is a canvas of geological wonder, from the incomprehensible depths of the Grand Canyon to the crimson spires of Monument Valley and the otherworldly saguaro forests of the Sonoran Desert. Sunsets paint the sky in impossible shades of orange and violet across landscapes that have inspired awe for millennia.
Key Metrics
7.4M
Population
$445.5B
GDP
+8.2%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$72.6K
Median Income
8.4%
Tax Burden
History
Spanish explorer Coronado leads expedition through Arizona
Admitted as the 48th state on Valentine's Day
Grand Canyon designated a national park
Construction of Hoover Dam begins on Arizona-Nevada border
Sandra Day O'Connor of Arizona becomes first female Supreme Court Justice
Top Cities
Phoenix
1.6M
State capital; fifth-largest US city
Tucson
546K
University of Arizona; Sonoran Desert gateway
Mesa
510K
East Valley hub; spring training baseball
Chandler
283K
Tech corridor; major semiconductor plants
Scottsdale
242K
Resort city; arts and luxury destination
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$51.2B
State Budget
$49.8B
State Revenue
$-1.4B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
13.5%
Poverty Rate
31.5%
College Degree
8.4%
Uninsured
402/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Arizona Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $455B | $495B | $550B | $755B | $1279B |
| Baseline | $453B | $483B | $524B | $669B | $1005B |
| Pessimistic | $450B | $468B | $491B | $569B | $727B |
Political Landscape
R+2