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Veterans in Arizona
Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024
- Veterans
- 452,729
- 7.9% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
- Women veterans
- 47,262
- 10.4% of veterans
- Age 65 and older
- 237,414
- 52% of veterans
Veterans by county
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| County | Veterans | Share of adults | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache County | 2,400 | 5.0% | 285 |
| Cochise County | 16,707 | 17.4% | 2,418 |
| Coconino County | 6,716 | 5.8% | 658 |
| Gila County | 4,677 | 10.7% | 286 |
| Graham County | 1,751 | 6.0% | 107 |
| Greenlee County | 595 | 8.5% | 89 |
| La Paz County | 2,518 | 17.8% | 227 |
| Maricopa County | 233,313 | 6.6% | 23,340 |
| Mohave County | 23,089 | 12.5% | 2,260 |
| Navajo County | 6,134 | 7.6% | 624 |
| Pima County | 79,558 | 9.4% | 9,771 |
| Pinal County | 35,669 | 9.7% | 3,300 |
| Santa Cruz County | 1,559 | 4.3% | 102 |
| Yavapai County | 23,533 | 11.3% | 2,089 |
| Yuma County | 14,510 | 9.3% | 1,706 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many veterans live in Arizona?
- The American Community Survey estimates 452,729 civilian veterans in Arizona (2020-2024), or 7.9% of residents 18 and older.
- Which Arizona counties have the most veterans?
- Maricopa County (233,313), Pima County (79,558), Pinal County (35,669) have the most veterans.
- Where do veteran population numbers come from?
- They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
- Where can veterans find VA services?
- VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001
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