Arizona
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Arizona
Known for its desert landscape, saguaro cacti, and the Grand Canyon. Features diverse ecosystem zones from desert to alpine forests.
Capital: Phoenix
Population: 7.63 million
Electoral Votes: 11
Governor: Katie Hobbs (Democratic)
Largest City: Phoenix
State Website: az.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
State Information
Joined The Union: 2/14/1912
Minimum Wage: $14.70
Motto: “Ditat Deus (God enriches)”
Nickname: The Grand Canyon State
Legislature: Bicameral
Age & Gender
Average Age: 38.3 years
Male: 49.7%
Female: 50.3%
Economic Data
Average Income: $62,055
Income Rank: 30
Poverty Rate: 12.8%
Annual Budget: $56 billion
Largest Private Employer: Walmart
Housing & Property
Average Home Price: $387,600
Average Rent: $1,471
Property Tax Rate: 0.62%
Home Owners: 65.3%
Renters: 34.7%
Education Levels
High School Diploma: 87.2%
Some College: 33.6%
Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%
Graduate Degree: 11.3%
Education Ranking: 44
Health & Safety
Health Ranking: 31
Crime Rate: 455.3 per 100k
Population Density: 64.1 per sq mi