In this moment, the future of our rights, our bodily autonomy, our freedom feels uncertain. What we do next will make a difference for decades to come.
Poverty
12.8% of women in Arizona live in poverty. The national figure is 11.0%.
28.3% of families headed by single mothers in Arizona live in poverty.
National figure: 31.6%
12.6% of women 65 and older in Arizona live in poverty.
National figure: 10.5%
Wage Gap
Women in Arizona typically make $0.84 for every dollar paid to men. The national figure is $0.83 .
Black women in Arizona typically make 63 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
National figure: $0.66
Latina women in Arizona typically make 57 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
National figure: $0.58
Figures for women overall by state are based on 2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. Figures for Black women and Latinas by state are based on 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Health Insurance
12.1% of women aged 19-64 in Arizona are uninsured. Nationally, 9.5% are uninsured.
13.0% of women of reproductive age (19-54) in Arizona are uninsured.
National figure: 10.0%
13.7% of women in Arizona reported not receiving health care at some point in the last 12 months due to cost.
National figure: 10.9%
