Arizona's biggest cities and where they rank nationwide behind No. 1 New York.

1. New York: 8.2 million people.

5. Phoenix: 1.5 million.

32. Tucson: 518,950.

38. Mesa: 447,500.

72. Glendale: 246,500.

76. Chandler: 240,595.

78. Scottsdale: 231,000.

115. Gilbert: 191,500.



Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Here's a map of the US population growth by county.  Just click on the map to get additional information and hear an audio analysis from William Frey. 

Just one of the many reasons why Maricopa County real estate will rebound quickly.

It's Official...Maricopa County leads Counties in Population.

The US Census Bureau News released Thursday March 22, 2007.

Maricopa County gained a staggering 696,000 residents between 2000 and 2006 which is the nations largest increase of the 3,141 counties.  This makes Maricopa County the nation's fourth largest county.

Check out the entire article at:  http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/009756.html