Cities in Arizona - Census Data

23 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Arizona.

All Cities

PhoenixPopulation: 1.6M
Income: $77,041Poverty: 14.3%BA+: 32.3%
TucsonPopulation: 543,348
Income: $54,546Poverty: 18.8%BA+: 30.2%
MesaPopulation: 507,478
Income: $78,779Poverty: 10.5%BA+: 31.5%
ChandlerPopulation: 278,123
Income: $103,691Poverty: 7.7%BA+: 46.8%
GilbertPopulation: 271,118
Income: $121,351Poverty: 5.1%BA+: 47.5%
GlendalePopulation: 250,193
Income: $70,139Poverty: 16.2%BA+: 23.5%
ScottsdalePopulation: 242,169
Income: $107,372Poverty: 7.1%BA+: 61.5%
PeoriaPopulation: 194,338
Income: $93,403Poverty: 8.4%BA+: 35.5%
TempePopulation: 186,419
Income: $77,643Poverty: 16.2%BA+: 49.5%
SurprisePopulation: 149,519
Income: $93,371Poverty: 7.8%BA+: 31.0%
San Tan ValleyPopulation: 105,231
Income: $93,642Poverty: 7.5%BA+: 24.0%
GoodyearPopulation: 102,891
Income: $101,814Poverty: 5.8%BA+: 35.5%
BuckeyePopulation: 99,844
Income: $98,778Poverty: 6.8%BA+: 24.1%
YumaPopulation: 98,461
Income: $62,546Poverty: 15.3%BA+: 20.5%
AvondalePopulation: 90,644
Income: $81,260Poverty: 10.9%BA+: 21.2%
FlagstaffPopulation: 76,333
Income: $68,041Poverty: 19.4%BA+: 51.8%
Casas AdobesPopulation: 70,770
Income: $81,041Poverty: 6.8%BA+: 40.2%
Queen CreekPopulation: 66,369
Income: $134,719Poverty: 3.6%BA+: 44.8%
MaricopaPopulation: 62,986
Income: $94,208Poverty: 6.7%BA+: 22.7%
Lake Havasu CityPopulation: 58,037
Income: $66,264Poverty: 13.9%BA+: 18.4%
Casa GrandePopulation: 57,590
Income: $66,354Poverty: 14.1%BA+: 21.1%
MaranaPopulation: 54,487
Income: $108,256Poverty: 5.4%BA+: 47.0%
Catalina FoothillsPopulation: 51,756
Income: $113,201Poverty: 4.6%BA+: 70.8%

Arizona Cities FAQ

How many cities in Arizona have over 50,000 people?
There are 23 cities in Arizona with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Phoenix with 1.6M.
Which Arizona city has the highest median income?
Queen Creek has the highest median household income at $134,719 among Arizona cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Arizona city has the lowest poverty rate?
Queen Creek has the lowest poverty rate at 3.6% among cities tracked.