County · Arizona
Pinal County, Arizona
Pinal County, Arizona. Pinal County had 539,380 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 26.6% since 2020, faster than Arizona (+6.5%). It holds 44 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs and 31 census-designated) and 95 census tracts. GEOID 04021.
Pinal County is one of the 2 counties of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
539,380
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 425,264 · ACS 2020-2024: 469,006
Median household income
$80,266
±$1,518 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$349,000
±$3,631 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,537
±$63 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
How many people live in Pinal County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 425,264 residents in Pinal County. The Census Bureau estimates 539,380 for July 1, 2025, up 26.6% since 2020, faster than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 469,006 over 5,367 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pinal County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 469,006 | 7,378,838 | +36,213 |
| Households | 161,917±1,167 | 2,856,081 | +20,617 |
| Average household size | 2.80±0.02 | 2.53 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 184,651±196 | 3,192,839 | +10,322 |
Pinal County's population since 2000
From 179,727 in 2000 to 539,380 in 2025: up 200.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pinal County?
Pinal County holds 44 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 31 census-designated places. The largest is San Tan Valley with 109,189 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| San Tan Valley | 99,894 | $96,713 |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 58,125 | $96,391 |
| Casa Grande | 53,658 | $69,983 |
| Apache Junction | 38,499 | $60,975 |
| Florence | 26,785 | $79,644 |
| Eloy | 15,635 | $55,736 |
| Coolidge | 13,218 | $67,023 |
| Saddlebrooke | 12,574 | $88,686 |
| Gold Canyon | 11,404 | $93,377 |
| Arizona City | 9,868 | $66,420 |
| Queen Creek | 59,519 | $141,978 |
| SacatonGEOID 0461720 | 3,254 | $49,327 |
| San Manuel | 3,114 | $48,314 |
| Oracle | 3,051 | $63,774 |
| Red Rock (Pinal County) | 2,625 | $80,357 |
| Superior | 2,407 | $45,030 |
| Kearny | 1,741 | $47,031 |
| Casa Blanca | 1,727 | $30,282 |
| BlackwaterGEOID 0406820 | 1,190 | not published |
| Mammoth | 1,076 | $47,266 |
| Queen ValleyGEOID 0458290 | 967 | not published |
| Ak-Chin Village | 884 | $47,344 |
| Upper Santan VillageGEOID 0478300 | 665 | not published |
| Stotonic VillageGEOID 0469872 | 610 | not published |
| Cactus ForestGEOID 0408990 | 606 | $67,083 |
| DudleyvilleGEOID 0420680 | 597 | $45,765 |
| Sacaton Flats VillageGEOID 0461800 | 576 | not published |
| StanfieldGEOID 0469130 | 558 | not published |
| Goodyear VillageGEOID 0428465 | 463 | $74,423 |
| Lower Santan VillageGEOID 0442460 | 437 | not published |
| Wet Camp VillageGEOID 0482060 | 300 | not published |
| Sacate VillageGEOID 0461715 | 260 | not published |
| PicachoGEOID 0455210 | 250 | $80,833 |
| ChuichuGEOID 0413190 | 240 | not published |
| Top-of-the-WorldGEOID 0474820 | 189 | not published |
| Sweet Water VillageGEOID 0471642 | 123 | not published |
| Vaiva VoGEOID 0478680 | 93 | not published |
| Campo BonitoGEOID 0409580 | 83 | not published |
| Santa CruzGEOID 0463960 | 39 | not published |
| KohatkGEOID 0438530 | 37 | not published |
| Tat MomoliGEOID 0472280 | 18 | not published |
| WinkelmanGEOID 0483790 | 296 | $40,333 |
| Marana | 51,908 | $112,606 |
| HaydenGEOID 0432020 | 512 | $29,722 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pinal County?
The median resident of Pinal County is 40.4 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.8%. 9.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pinal County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±0.2 | 39.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.8% | 31.4% | −0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.9%±0.2 pts | 52.6% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | +1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.1 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.1%±0.5 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.6%±0.7 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±0.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±0.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9%±0.6 pts | 10.5% | +2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2%±0.5 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.5%±0.8 pts | 33.3% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±0.4 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Pinal County earn?
Half of Pinal County's 161,917 households earn less than $80,266 a year (±$1,518), against $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 the median was $71,594 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,672 after inflation. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pinal County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,266±$1,518 | $79,964 | +$8,672 |
| Mean household income | $99,424±$2,856 | $108,273 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,067±$903 | $42,503 | +$5,350 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±0.7 pts | 12.5% | −2.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.8%±1.4 pts | 16.2% | −3.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.8%±0.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±0.5 pts | 91.5% | – |
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 Pinal County?
Owners occupy 81.7% of Pinal County's occupied homes and renters 18.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $349,000 by its owner (±$3,631). The median renter pays $1,537 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pinal County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $349,000±$3,631 | $394,500 | +$123,660 |
| Median gross rent | $1,537±$63 | $1,543 | +$228 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6%±3.1 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,714±$27 | $1,803 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.7%±0.8 pts | 67.4% | +5.0 pts |
| Housing units | 184,651±196 | 3,192,839 | +10,322 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9%±1.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.6%±0.8 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.8%±0.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.6%±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Pinal County building?
Builders took permits for 8,048 new housing units across Pinal County in 2025 (6,511 single-family), 14.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pinal County get to work?
68.3% of Pinal County's workers drive alone and 16.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Pinal County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.9%±0.6 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±0.6 pts | 5.1% | −1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.3%±1.3 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±0.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.9%±0.9 pts | 18.4% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.8 min±0.6 | 25.4 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 are Pinal County's census tracts?
Pinal County is divided into 95 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,459 (Tract 3.20) to $118,703 (Tract 3.07).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pinal County compare with Arizona's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 15 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 15 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 15 |
| Median home value | 4th of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 15 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 15 |
| Median age | 6th of 15 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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