City · Arizona
Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, city, in Pinal County, Arizona. Maricopa had 78,362 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 34.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 58,125 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 67,163 (±71). GEOID 0444410.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
78,362
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 58,125 · ACS 2020-2024: 67,163 ±71
Median household income
$96,391
±$3,640 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$377,200
±$6,653 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,998
±$102 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Maricopa and what county is it in?
Maricopa is a city in Pinal County, Arizona. It covers 42.5 square miles of land, 1,368 residents per square mile in 2020.
Maricopa is in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Maricopa, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 78,362 people lived in Maricopa on July 1, 2025, up 34.8% since 2020, faster than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020 Census counted 58,125 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 67,163 (±71).
| Measure | Maricopa | Pinal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 67,163 ±71 | 469,006 | +18,534 |
| Households | 21,038 ±763 | 161,917 | +6,051 |
| Average household size | 3.19 ±0.12 | 2.80 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,233 ±695 | 184,651 | +5,512 |
Maricopa's population since 2000
From 1,040 in 2000 to 78,362 in 2025: up 7,434.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Maricopa as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Maricopa?
The median resident of Maricopa is 36.8 years old; 27.0% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.8%. 9.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Maricopa | Pinal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±1.2 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.0% ±1.7 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1% ±1.0 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±1.3 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.8% ±2.4 pts | 29.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.2% ±2.4 pts | 54.9% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.7% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.2% ±1.3 pts | 9.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.7% ±1.9 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±1.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±1.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0% ±1.6 pts | 10.9% | +2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±1.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.6% ±1.8 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9% ±1.7 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Maricopa earn?
Half of Maricopa's 21,038 households earn less than $96,391 a year (±$3,640), against $80,266 in Pinal County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $91,705 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Maricopa | Pinal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,391 ±$3,640 | $80,266 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $111,194 ±$4,741 | $99,424 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,983 ±$1,793 | $36,067 | +$2,583 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4% ±1.4 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5% ±2.9 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2% ±1.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±0.4 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±1.1 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Maricopa?
Owners occupy 83.6% of Maricopa's occupied homes and renters 16.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $377,200 by its owner (±$6,653). The median renter pays $1,998 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Maricopa | Pinal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $377,200 ±$6,653 | $349,000 | +$128,477 |
| Median gross rent | $1,998 ±$102 | $1,537 | +$295 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1% ±7.8 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,849 ±$41 | $1,714 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.6% ±2.2 pts | 81.7% | +4.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.4% ±2.2 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Housing units | 23,233 ±695 | 184,651 | +5,512 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% ±4.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.4% ±1.1 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.6% ±1.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 24.2% ±2.3 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Maricopa building?
Builders took permits for 1,218 new housing units in Maricopa in 2025 (840 in single-family houses), 15.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Maricopa work and get to work?
62.6% of Maricopa's workers drive alone and 22.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Maricopa | Pinal County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1% ±1.9 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±1.2 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.6% ±3.1 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±2.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.2% ±2.7 pts | 16.9% | +13.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.6 min ±1.3 | 31.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Maricopa?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Maricopa, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $83,056 (Tract 17.17) to $117,591 (Tract 17.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 17.05Pinal County | 9,337 | $101,250 |
| Tract 17.09Pinal County | 9,294 | $96,609 |
| Tract 17.04Pinal County | 7,539 | $101,779 |
| Tract 17.14Pinal County | 6,360 | $89,028 |
| Tract 17.16Pinal County | 6,118 | $101,769 |
| Tract 17.12Pinal County | 6,155 | $93,356 |
| Tract 17.07Pinal County | 6,013 | $117,591 |
| Tract 17.06Pinal County | 5,039 | $90,303 |
| Tract 17.15Pinal County | 5,389 | $90,625 |
| Tract 17.13Pinal County | 3,640 | $89,413 |
| Tract 17.17Pinal County | 2,286 | $83,056 |
| Tract 16Pinal County | 5,725 | $68,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Maricopa) · Census block assignment files
How does Maricopa compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Maricopa is the 481st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 16th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Maricopa ranks 39th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 16th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 5th | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd | 210 |
| Median household income | 39th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 79th | 209 |
| Median home value | 62nd | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 15th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 142nd | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th | 175 |
| Median age | 144th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 79th | 206 |
| Work from home | 34th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 17th | 206 |
Maricopa's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Maricopa with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Maricopa?
6 of the 57 figures for Maricopa on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Maricopa are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Maricopa.