The United States Census Bureau has defined six Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)[1] and four Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)[2] in the State of Arizona.[3] The following table describes these areas with the following information:
| Core Based Statistical Area | 2005 Population | County | 2005 Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA | 4,039,182 | Maricopa County, Arizona | 3,768,123 |
| Pinal County, Arizona | 271,059 | ||
| Tucson, AZ MSA | 946,362 | Pima County, Arizona | 946,362 |
| Prescott, AZ MSA | 208,014 | Yavapai County, Arizona | 208,014 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ MSA | 193,035 | Mohave County, Arizona | 193,035 |
| Yuma, AZ MSA | 187,555 | Yuma County, Arizona | 187,555 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ μSA | 127,757 | Cochise County, Arizona | 127,757 |
| Flagstaff, AZ MSA | 124,953 | Coconino County, Arizona | 124,953 |
| Show Low, AZ μSA | 111,399 | Navajo County, Arizona | 111,399 |
| Payson, AZ μSA | 52,209 | Gila County, Arizona | 52,209 |
| Nogales, AZ μSA | 43,080 | Santa Cruz County, Arizona | 43,080 |
| Safford, AZ μSA | 41,398 | Graham County, Arizona | 33,660 |
| Greenlee County, Arizona | 7,738 | ||
| none | Apache County, Arizona | 71,118 | |
| La Paz County, Arizona | 20,256 | ||
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