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PHOENIX \u2014 Arizona continues to grow at one of the fastest rates in the country, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau estimates.<\/p>

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The latest numbers show Arizona added more than 67,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, representing a population growth rate of 0.9%.<\/p>

That growth places Arizona eighth nationwide among the fastest-growing states by percentage increase.<\/p>\n

Fastest-Growing States by Percentage<\/b><\/h2>\n

South Carolina \u2014 1.5%<\/p>

Idaho \u2014 1.4%<\/p>

North Carolina \u2014 1.3%<\/p>

Arizona \u2014 0.9%<\/p>

Source: U.S. Census Bureau<\/i><\/p>\n

Growth Across the Phoenix Metro<\/b><\/h2>\n

Population gains are especially noticeable in parts of the Phoenix metro area. Queen Creek saw one of the largest jumps, with its population increasing by 8.2%.<\/p>

Experts say continued population growth is adding pressure to Arizona\u2019s housing market.<\/p>

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Arizona State University real estate professor\u00a0Mark Stapp says the state has added significant housing since 2020, but construction activity has recently slowed.<\/p>

\u201cIf we continue to have employment growth and population growth, and we\u2019ve slowed down new construction, those units will absorb, and we\u2019ll be back to the place we were several years ago, where we\u2019re now on a trajectory to have a shortage of units.\u201d<\/p>

Stapp says Arizona is currently adding less than half of the housing units needed to keep pace with population growth.<\/p>

The latest census estimates highlight the continued demand for housing, infrastructure, and services as Arizona\u2019s population expands.<\/p>

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