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Maricopa Colony

Arizona · 854 residents · 5.485 sq mi
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Maricopa Colony has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,406. Population has grown 41% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $151,600. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
854
+41%since 2019
from 607 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
156 / sq mi
+41%since 2019
from 111 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
27.0
−2%since 2019
from 27.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3905647389111K201020202024Maricopa Colony
2024836
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,406
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,464 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,407
−43%since 2019
from $11,276 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
71.0%
+30.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.6% in 2019
18.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+63%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic1%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other81.7%(496)
Diversity Score37.8%(229)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(10)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.6%(816)
Diversity Score31%(264)
Diversity Score
31
−18%since 2019
from 38 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−4%since 2019
from 25.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Female
50.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
47.1%
+28.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maricopa Colony, Arizona?

Maricopa Colony, Arizona has about 854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maricopa Colony, Arizona?

The typical household in Maricopa Colony, Arizona earns about $41,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maricopa Colony, Arizona expensive?

In Maricopa Colony, Arizona, the median home is worth about $151,600.

How educated are people in Maricopa Colony, Arizona?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Maricopa Colony, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maricopa Colony, Arizona?

About 71.0% of people in Maricopa Colony, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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