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Maricopa

Arizona · 58,125 residents · 42.491 sq mi
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Maricopa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,229. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 57,085 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $217,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,125
+5489%since 2000
from 1,040 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,368 / sq mi
+5489%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+33%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
018K37K55K74K2000201020202024Maricopa
202467K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,229
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,431
+210%since 2000
from $9,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,400
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,425
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(217)
Black2.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino70.4%(732)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(505)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(28,735)
Black11.9%(6,901)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(16,165)
Asian2.8%(1,609)
Other6.1%(3,520)
Diversity Score80.7%(46,885)
Diversity Score
81
+66%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+51.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+107%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maricopa, Arizona?

Maricopa, Arizona has about 58,125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maricopa, Arizona?

The typical household in Maricopa, Arizona earns about $75,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maricopa, Arizona expensive?

In Maricopa, Arizona, the median home is worth about $217,400, and the typical rent is about $1,425 a month.

How educated are people in Maricopa, Arizona?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Maricopa, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maricopa, Arizona?

About 7.5% of people in Maricopa, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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