Maricopa County, Arizona

AZ · FIPS 04013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 4,559,748 #4 / 3,222
100th
Median Household Income $89,300 +18.8% #317 / 3,222
90th
Median Age 37.6 years -3.3% #2,648 / 3,222
18th
Median Home Value $452,800 +60.6% #189 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,708 +46.9% #138 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 11.0% -12.9% #996 / 3,222
69th

Demographics

Maricopa County has a population of 4,559,748, making it the #4 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

85.5%
Native Born
14.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Maricopa County is $89,300, ranking #317 out of 3,222 counties — 18.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$89,300 +18.8% vs nat'l
Rank #317 of 3,222
90th percentile
Per Capita Income
$46,183 +11.9% vs nat'l
Rank #341 of 3,222
89th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.0% −12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #996 of 3,222
69th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,691 of 3,222
48th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.7% +8.8% vs nat'l
Rank #393 of 3,222
88th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.5 min +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,146 of 3,222
64th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Maricopa County is $452,800 (+60.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,708/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.2%.

Median Home Value
$452,800 +60.6% vs nat'l
Rank #189 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,708 +46.9% vs nat'l
Rank #138 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.2% +1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,729 of 3,222
15th percentile
65.2% Homeownership

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Health

89.4% of residents in Maricopa County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.

89.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.4% −2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,286 of 3,222
29th percentile

About Maricopa County, Arizona

Maricopa County, Arizona has a total population of 4,559,748, making it the 4th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Maricopa County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Maricopa County is $89,300, which ranks #317 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Maricopa County is $452,800, 60.6% above the national median. Renters in Maricopa County pay a median gross rent of $1,708 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Maricopa County, 36.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.

Maricopa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (31.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.4%).

All data for Maricopa County, Arizona comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.