A Centralized Data Resource for Quality Information on Arizona and its Communities
Arizona Indicators provides information that shows Arizona’s competitive position and trajectory. It helps community leaders, business leaders, elected officials, and the public identify areas where progress is needed and promotes informed decision making.
Featured Data
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Each year, close to half a million people in the United States die from tobacco use, making it the
leading cause of preventable death. As of 2008, 15.9% of Arizonans
reported smoking “everyday” or “some days.”
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Arizona general fund expenditures per student per $1,000 of per capita personal income
have decreased over time, especially since the mid-1990s. This is the primary funding source for elementary
and secondary education.
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Nearly 3,000 people can be found living on the streets of Maricopa County according to a recent street
count by the Maricopa Association of Governments. This count does not include the nearly 5,000 people sleeping in
shelters.
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The economic recession is drastically reducing state revenues, but not
Arizona’s state prison population. Starting the decade with 27,700 inmates, the prison system now holds just
under 40,000.
Recent Publications
Arizona’s social safety net is stretching to meet increased demand. Read how potential new budget cuts may impact services such as healthcare, food assistance, and cash assistance for those in greatest need. Policy Points
Demographics
Check out Population Basics, an interactive tool that allows you to explore demographic data about Arizona, our 15 counties, and metro Phoenix and Tucson. Population Basics Tool
In the News
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