Arizona is a large state in the Western United States. It ranks 6th in terms of area and 14th in terms of population. The following is a list of the top 10 largest cities in Arizona by population. Let’s read.
Key points
- Phoenix is the capital and the largest city in Arizona. The city has a population of around 1.67 million (July 2024 estimate).
- Tucson is the second most populous city in Arizona with an estimated population of 554,013.
- Phoenix is the largest capital city of a state in the US.
- Mesa is the third most populous city in Arizona with an estimated population of 517,151.
- Mesa is part of the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
- Phoenix overall ranks 5th in terms of population in the US after New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.
Top 10 largest cities in Arizona by population
| Rank | City | Population (July 2024 estimate) (US Census Bureau) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 1.67 million |
| 2 | Tucson | 554,013 |
| 3 | Mesa | 517,151 |
| 4 | Gilbert | 288,790 |
| 5 | Chandler | 281,231 |
| 6 | Glendale | 258,143 |
| 7 | Scottsdale | 246,170 |
| 8 | Peoria | 199,924 |
| 9 | Tempe | 190,114 |
| 10 | Surprise | 167,564 |
(Also read: Top 10 largest cities in Florida by population | Florida’s largest cities)
