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Arizona
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Arizona is 6,731,484 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Arizona is ranked number 15 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 16.8% above the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Arizona is 113,990.4 square miles. There state is 99.7% land and 0.4% water. The population density in Arizona is 59.3 people per square mile (39th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 6,731,484 people ÷ 113,593.9 sq mi
Population Density = 59.3 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,731,484 (15th out of 56) | 6,392,017 (16th out of 56) | 5,130,632 (20th out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 16.8% above avg | 14.4% above avg | 0.6% above avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 113,990.4 mi2 | 295,234 km2 | 72,953,798 acres | (6th out of 56) |
| Land Area | 113,593.9 mi2 | 294,207 km2 | 72,700,021 acres | (99.7%) |
| Water Area | 396.1 mi2 | 1,026 km2 | 253,530 acres | (0.4%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 59.3 (39th out of 56) | 56.3 (39th out of 56) | 45.2 (42nd out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 86.4% below avg | 86.5% below avg | 88.6% below avg |