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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Hot, dry cities like Phoenix are especially prone to high levels of ozone, which is created when heat causes a
chemical reaction between substances from vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions. In 2008, most of Maricopa County was
classified as a nonattainment area by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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For decades, Arizona has lagged the nation in per capita personal income. In 2007, Arizona lost significant ground
dropping to 83.3% of the national average. Some improvement was measured in 2008 when per capita personal income as a percentage of the national average
rose slightly to 85.4%.
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As of April 1st 2010, there were 1,356,424 Arizona residents enrolled in AHCCCS programs. This is an increase of
159,751 (or 13.3%) over a year ago and a 25.6% increase since the beginning of the economic downturn in December 2007.
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The Hispanic population is booming. By 2050, 1 in 3 Americans is expected to be Hispanic with Arizona
continuing to be a leading state in the number of Hispanic residents. In 2007, Arizona ranked fourth for the largest Hispanic population (31% of total
population), and fifth for number of persons 65+ who were Hispanic.
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As the composition of Arizona families continues to change, more grandparents are becoming the
primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Grandparents as caregivers are on the rise nationally. However, in Arizona this has generally been on the
decline since 2003.
Recent Publications
Most students reenroll in their current school despite the many school choice options that are available. Read the latest
Policy Points for an analysis
of reenrollment rates by AZ LEARNS labels and a discussion of the implications for education policy.
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
Collaborations
Check out the latest issue of Mountain Monitor, a Brookings Mountain West publication designed to serve as a barometer of health of the
Intermountain West’s metropolitan economies. Click below to read about the partnership between Brookings and Morrison Institute.
