English Is Arizona's Official Language Pursuant to Article XXVIII of the Arizona Constitution, the official language of the State of Arizona is English. Except as otherwise provided by law, translations or communications in a language other than English are unofficial and are not binding on this state.
Just over 10% of the population is Hispanic, and 8% of the city's residents speak Spanish, the No. 2 language.
Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in Phoenix, with over 40% of the population speaking it at home.
The Salt River Arizona's iconic Salt River has been a source of innovation and recreation for Greater Phoenix residents area for thousands of years.
Language Official language: English. About 70% of people in Arizona speak English at home. The next most common language is Spanish. American Indian languages include Navajo, Apache, Hopi, and O'odham. For more information, visit the U.S. Census Language Use website.