Maricopa County Summary

Life in Maricopa County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Maricopa County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Maricopa County:

  • The population in Maricopa County is 4,430,871.

  • The median home value in Maricopa County is $462,437.

  • The median income in Maricopa County is $80,675.

  • The median rent in Maricopa County is $1,437.

  • The unemployment rate in Maricopa County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Maricopa County is 11.5%.

  • The average high in Maricopa County is 91.2° and there are 23.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Maricopa County

List Of Cities & Towns in Maricopa County

Phoenix, AZ Population 1,609,456

Mesa, AZ Population 503,390

Chandler, AZ Population 275,618

Gilbert, AZ Population 267,267

Glendale, AZ Population 248,083

Scottsdale, AZ Population 240,537

Peoria, AZ Population 191,292

Tempe, AZ Population 181,005

Surprise, AZ Population 145,591

Goodyear, AZ Population 97,542

Avondale, AZ Population 89,214

Queen Creek, AZ Population 61,788

Apache Junction, AZ Population 38,855

Sun City, AZ Population 37,748

El Mirage, AZ Population 35,652

Sun City West, AZ Population 26,639

Fountain Hills, AZ Population 23,739

Anthem, AZ Population 22,708

New River, AZ Population 18,422

Sun Lakes, AZ Population 14,147

Paradise Valley, AZ Population 12,672

Wickenburg, AZ Population 7,600

Tolleson, AZ Population 7,221

Youn, AZ Population 6,980

Litchfield Park, AZ Population 6,794

Citrus Park, AZ Population 5,569

Guadalupe, AZ Population 5,335

Cave Creek, AZ Population 4,966

Carefree, AZ Population 3,671

Rio Verde, AZ Population 2,422

Gila Bend, AZ Population 1,783

Gila Crossing, AZ Population 965

Komatke, AZ Population 806

Maricopa Colony, AZ Population 615

St. Johns, AZ Population 478

Aguila, AZ Population 362

Wittmann, AZ Population 343

Morristown, AZ Population 238

Wintersburg, AZ Population 110

Arlington, AZ Population 102

Theba, AZ Population 97

Kaka, AZ Population 24

Tonopah, AZ Population 13

Buckeye, AZ Population 0

Map Of Maricopa County

Maricopa County, AZ Weather

  • The average high in Maricopa County is 91.2°.

  • There are 54.36 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 23.6 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:50 hours of sun each day in Maricopa County.

StatMaricopa County
Mean High91.2
Nice Days54.36
Rainfall23.6
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours8:50
91.2°
Average High
23.6
Inches of Rain

Maricopa County Photos

Apache Junction Welcome To Apache Junction
Source: Wikipedia User Marine 69-71 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Apache Junction Superstition Mountain Museum Wells Fargo Bank
Source: Wikipedia User Marine 69-71 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Apache Junction Superstition Mountain Museum Haging Gallows
Source: Wikipedia User Marine 69-71 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Apache Junction Superstition Mountain Museum Windmill
Source: Wikipedia User Marine 69-71 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Apache Junction Goldfield Ghost Town
Source: Wikipedia User Marine 69-71 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Apache Junction Goldfield Ghost Town
Source: Wikipedia User Marine 69-71 | CC BY-SA 4.0

Maricopa County Demographics

Population over time in Maricopa County

The current population in Maricopa County is 4,430,871. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,367,186 -1.0%
2021 4,412,779 1.9%
2020 4,328,810 -

Gender in Maricopa County

  • Maricopa County is 50.2% female with 2,222,721 female residents.

  • Maricopa County is 49.8% male with 2,208,150 male residents.

Female
50.2% (2,222,721)
Male
49.8% (2,208,150)
Gender Maricopa County AZ USA
Female 50.2% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Maricopa County

Maricopa County is:

  • 53.2% White with 2,359,261 White residents.

  • 5.4% African American with 239,826 African American residents.

  • 1.4% American Indian with 60,562 American Indian residents.

  • 4.2% Asian with 184,817 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 8,260 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 16,505 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 158,887 Two Or More residents.

  • 31.7% Hispanic with 1,402,753 Hispanic residents.

White
53.2% (2,359,261)
African American
5.4% (239,826)
American Indian
1.4% (60,562)
Asian
4.2% (184,817)
Hawaiian
0.2% (8,260)
Other
0.4% (16,505)
Two Or More
3.6% (158,887)
Hispanic
31.7% (1,402,753)

Table: Maricopa County By Race

Race Maricopa County AZ USA
White 53.2% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 5.4% 4.3% 12.1%
American Indian 1.4% 3.5% 0.6%
Asian 4.2% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 31.7% 32.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Maricopa County, Arizona

  • 4.2% of households in Maricopa County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Maricopa County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Maricopa County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Maricopa County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Maricopa County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Maricopa County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Maricopa County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Maricopa County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Maricopa County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Maricopa County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (187,920)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (109,803)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (244,318)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.6% (293,749)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.6% (471,818)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.1% (757,501)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (617,274)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.6% (826,046)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.5% (420,996)
$200,000 or more
11.3% (501,443)
Income Maricopa County AZ USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.6% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.6% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.1% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.6% 17.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.5% 8.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 11.3% 9.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Maricopa County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Maricopa County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Maricopa County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Maricopa County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Maricopa County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Maricopa County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Maricopa County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Maricopa County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Maricopa County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Maricopa County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (265,852)
9-12th Grade
6% (265,852)
High School / GED
22% (974,791)
Some College
23% (1,019,100)
Associate's Degree
9% (398,778)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (974,791)
Master's Degree
9% (398,778)
Professional Degree
2% (88,617)
Doctorate Degree
1% (44,308)
Education Maricopa County AZ USA
< 9th Grade 6% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 22% 24% 26%
Some College 23% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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