Date of Statehood:

February 14, 1912

State Capital:

Phoenix

State Bird:

Cactus Wren

State Flower:

Saguaro Blossom

State Tree:

Paloverde

Nickname:

Grand Canyon State

State Population:

3,677,985

Largest City:

Phoenix

Land Area:

113,510 sq. mi.

Highest Point:

Humphreys Peak, 12,633 ft.

Lowest Point:

Colorado River (Yuma Co.), 70 ft.

Population Growth in 1996:

17.50%

Average Age:

33.6

Average Household Income:

$29,010.00