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Phoenix residents The US Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimate put the City of Phoenix at 1,665,481 people on July 1, 2025, up from a 2020 estimates base of 1,608,349.
A mountain park inside the city South Mountain Park and Preserve covers more than 16,000 acres in Phoenix, with 58 miles of trails, and Visit Phoenix calls it one of the largest municipal parks in the country.
Spring training teams Fifteen Major League Baseball teams hold Cactus League spring training each February and March at ballparks spread across the Valley of the Sun.
Plants at one desert garden Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix lists about 4,800 plant species and 50,000 plants across its collection.
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Phoenix, Arizona?
The City of Phoenix had an estimated 1,665,481 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the US Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 population estimates. That is up from a 2020 estimates base of 1,608,349.
Can I get around Phoenix without a car?
Yes, in parts of the city. Valley Metro runs bus, light rail, streetcar and paratransit service across metro Phoenix, and the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department is the largest member of the regional agency. Visit Phoenix says downtown is served by Valley Metro Rail.
How hard is it to hike Camelback Mountain?
Camelback Mountain in Phoenix is rated extremely difficult on both of its trails. The Echo Canyon Trail and Cholla Trail each climb 1,420 feet to the summit and take 2 to 3 hours round trip, and dogs are not allowed on them.
When is spring training in Phoenix?
Cactus League spring training in the Phoenix area runs February through March. Fifteen Major League Baseball teams play at ballparks across the Valley of the Sun, in Phoenix, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.
How far is Sedona from Phoenix?
Sedona is about a 2-hour drive from Phoenix, according to Visit Phoenix. Tucson is also about 2 hours south, Flagstaff is about 2.5 hours north, and the Grand Canyon South Rim is about 3.5 hours away.
What is a Sonoran hot dog?
A Sonoran hot dog is a bacon-wrapped hot dog served in a soft bun with beans, chopped tomato and onion, mayonnaise, mustard and avocado puree or guacamole. It comes from the Mexican state of Sonora and is a Phoenix street-food staple.
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