DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE

State of Arizona

Arizona Population
6,392,017

Scottsdale Population
217,385

Capital City
Phoenix

Statehood
February 14, 1912

Area Codes
480, 520, 602, 623, 928

State Bird
Cactus Wren

Border States
California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah

State Flower
Saguaro Cactus Bloom

Highest Point
Humphreys Peak 12,633 feet

Lowest Point
Colorado River 70 feet

Nickname
The Grand Canyon State

Origin of state’s name
Spanish interpretation of “arizuma,” and Aztec Indian word meaning “sliver-bearing.” Also based on Pima Indian word “arizonac” for “little spring place.”