Arizona is a large state in 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 1.65 million (July 2023 estimate).
- Tucson is the second most populous city in Arizona with an estimated population of 547,250.
- 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 511,650.
- 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 2023 estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | around 1.65 million |
| 2 | Tucson | around 547,250 |
| 3 | Mesa | around 511,650 |
| 4 | Chandler | around 280,150 |
| 5 | Gilbert | around 275,400 |
| 6 | Glendale | around 253,850 |
| 7 | Scottsdale | around 244,400 |
| 8 | Peoria | around 198,750 |
| 9 | Tempe | around 189,850 |
| 10 | Surprise | around 158,300 |
(Also read: Top 10 largest cities in Florida by population | Florida’s largest cities)
