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 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,300 | +18.8% | #317 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,648 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $452,800 | +60.6% | #189 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,708 | +46.9% | #138 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.9% | #996 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.4% of residents in Maricopa County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
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.