Richest & Poorest Counties in Arizona

Arizona has 15 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Maricopa County at $89,300 , while the lowest-income county is Apache County at $41,438 . The statewide median household income is $79,964, compared to the national median of $75,149.

The income gap between the wealthiest and poorest county in Arizona is $47,862. 2 of 15 counties (13%) have a median household income above the national median of $75,149, while 13 (87%) fall below it.

Arizona's statewide median of $79,964 is 6.4% above the national median. Income data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024 5-Year Estimates) and reflects pre-tax household income including wages, investments, and government transfers.

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Richest Counties in Arizona

Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.

# County Income
1 Maricopa County $89,300 +18.8%
2 Pinal County $80,266 +6.8%
3 Coconino County $72,966 -2.9%
4 Greenlee County $71,164 -5.3%
5 Pima County $70,315 -6.4%
6 Yavapai County $69,613 -7.4%
7 Graham County $67,325 -10.4%
8 Yuma County $62,876 -16.3%
9 Gila County $61,986 -17.5%
10 Cochise County $59,742 -20.5%

Poorest Counties in Arizona

Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.

# County Income
15 Apache County $41,438 -44.9%
14 La Paz County $49,478 -34.2%
13 Navajo County $54,606 -27.3%
12 Santa Cruz County $55,217 -26.5%
11 Mohave County $57,684 -23.2%
10 Cochise County $59,742 -20.5%
9 Gila County $61,986 -17.5%
8 Yuma County $62,876 -16.3%
7 Graham County $67,325 -10.4%
6 Yavapai County $69,613 -7.4%

All 15 Counties Ranked

Every county in Arizona ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.

# County Income
1 Maricopa County $89,300 +18.8%
2 Pinal County $80,266 +6.8%
3 Coconino County $72,966 -2.9%
4 Greenlee County $71,164 -5.3%
5 Pima County $70,315 -6.4%
6 Yavapai County $69,613 -7.4%
7 Graham County $67,325 -10.4%
8 Yuma County $62,876 -16.3%
9 Gila County $61,986 -17.5%
10 Cochise County $59,742 -20.5%
11 Mohave County $57,684 -23.2%
12 Santa Cruz County $55,217 -26.5%
13 Navajo County $54,606 -27.3%
14 La Paz County $49,478 -34.2%
15 Apache County $41,438 -44.9%

About This Data

All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.

Rankings are within Arizona only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the richest county in Arizona?
The richest county in Arizona by median household income is Maricopa County, with a median household income of $89,300 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. This is above the national median of $75,149.
What is the poorest county in Arizona?
The poorest county in Arizona by median household income is Apache County, at $41,438. This is $33,711 below the national median of $75,149.
How many counties are in Arizona?
Arizona has 15 counties with income data from the American Community Survey. 2 of these (13%) have a median household income above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median household income in Arizona?
The statewide median household income in Arizona is $79,964, which is 6.4% above the national median of $75,149.
Which county in Arizona has the highest home values?
Maricopa County has the highest median home value in Arizona at $452,800.