Maricopa County, AZ

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Maricopa County Overview

4,430,871
TOTAL POPULATION
2,208,150
MALE POPULATION
2,222,721
FEMALE POPULATION
99.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,533
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,672
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,675
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,849
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,292,514
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Maricopa County Area Codes

Race in Maricopa County

The most populous races in Maricopa County are White / Caucasian (2,954,182 | 66.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1,402,753 | 31.7%), and Two or more Races (602,000 | 13.6%).
Race in Maricopa County
Race# Population% Population
Asian189,6274.3%
Black / African American252,6905.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific9,1950.2%
Hispanic or Latino1,402,75331.7%
Native / Alaskan83,2961.9%
White / Caucasian2,954,18266.7%
Two or more Races602,00013.6%
Some other Race339,8817.7%
Total4,430,871100.0%

Ancestry in Maricopa County

The most populous ancestries reported in Maricopa County are Mexican (1,191,488 | 26.9%), German (543,325 | 12.3%), English (396,348 | 8.9%), Irish (380,921 | 8.6%), and Italian (196,988 | 4.4%), together accounting for 61.1% of all Maricopa County residents.
Ancestry in Maricopa County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2,3770.1%
African20,0280.4%
Alaska Native2170.0%
Alaskan Athabascan1910.0%
Albanian2,1290.1%
Aleut3160.0%
Alsatian630.0%
American182,0954.1%
Apache6,6700.2%
Arab28,5870.6%
Arapaho690.0%
Argentinean3,0410.1%
Armenian3,9230.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac4,5690.1%
Australian1,9790.0%
Austrian7,8900.2%
Bahamian3250.0%
Bangladeshi2350.0%
Barbadian5280.0%
Basque8500.0%
Belgian3,7930.1%
Belizean6090.0%
Bermudan230.0%
Bhutanese20,2060.5%
Blackfeet3,0000.1%
Bolivian5970.0%
Brazilian3,5610.1%
British27,3470.6%
British West Indian1550.0%
Bulgarian1,9730.0%
Burmese17,9050.4%
Cajun3470.0%
Cambodian2180.0%
Canadian13,3570.3%
Cape Verdean3440.0%
Carpatho Rusyn960.0%
Celtic6100.0%
Central American49,7441.1%
Central American Indian4,4440.1%
Cherokee10,6790.2%
Cheyenne1670.0%
Chickasaw1,1240.0%
Chilean2,1280.1%
Chinese610.0%
Chippewa1,6630.0%
Choctaw3,4240.1%
Colombian8,3850.2%
Colville2050.0%
Comanche4600.0%
Costa Rican2,4240.1%
Cree2130.0%
Creek6860.0%
Croatian6,3750.1%
Crow160.0%
Cuban14,6900.3%
Cypriot1950.0%
Czech16,5290.4%
Czechoslovakian4,8680.1%
Danish24,1510.5%
Delaware3130.0%
Dominican5,1270.1%
Dutch43,5661.0%
Dutch West Indian600.0%
Eastern European12,3290.3%
Ecuadorian3,0450.1%
Egyptian2,5390.1%
English396,3488.9%
Estonian4890.0%
Ethiopian4,1780.1%
European83,0871.9%
Fijian9530.0%
Filipino3,1810.1%
Finnish9,6100.2%
French81,0231.8%
French American Indian4350.0%
French Canadian16,6480.4%
German543,32512.3%
German Russian1470.0%
Ghanaian6590.0%
Greek16,4020.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro3,5550.1%
Guatemalan20,4530.5%
Guyanese4680.0%
Haitian1,9030.0%
Hmong110.0%
Honduran4,2500.1%
Hopi3,0100.1%
Houma1950.0%
Hungarian15,5000.4%
Icelander7140.0%
Indian (Asian)46,8641.1%
Indonesian3,5560.1%
Inupiat6670.0%
Iranian6,2600.1%
Iraqi6,3350.1%
Irish380,9218.6%
Iroquois7700.0%
Israeli1,3670.0%
Italian196,9884.4%
Jamaican5,7850.1%
Japanese3,9520.1%
Jordanian1,6410.0%
Kenyan1,0590.0%
Kiowa4160.0%
Korean55,4031.3%
Laotian2,2030.1%
Latvian1,0030.0%
Lebanese7,4210.2%
Liberian1,1960.0%
Lithuanian7,9430.2%
Lumbee1200.0%
Luxembourger8200.0%
Macedonian7210.0%
Malaysian2,3860.1%
Maltese2880.0%
Marshallese1340.0%
Menominee1190.0%
Mexican1,191,48826.9%
Mexican American Indian9,0420.2%
Mongolian3420.0%
Moroccan9370.0%
Native Hawaiian7,5740.2%
Navajo35,3310.8%
New Zealander2370.0%
Nicaraguan3,1620.1%
Nigerian4,8360.1%
Northern European7,4310.2%
Norwegian73,1261.7%
Okinawan1200.0%
Osage2860.0%
Ottawa580.0%
Paiute2110.0%
Pakistani5,3640.1%
Palestinian1,2070.0%
Panamanian2,3680.1%
Paraguayan1690.0%
Pennsylvania German9780.0%
Peruvian4,9230.1%
Pima13,4690.3%
Polish101,7322.3%
Portuguese11,1180.3%
Potawatomi4980.0%
Pueblo1,6020.0%
Puerto Rican33,0560.7%
Puget Sound Salish1670.0%
Romanian10,1900.2%
Russian29,5200.7%
Salvadoran16,6730.4%
Samoan3,3410.1%
Scandinavian17,6070.4%
Scotch-Irish27,4260.6%
Scottish71,6931.6%
Seminole1190.0%
Senegalese3240.0%
Serbian5,9950.1%
Shoshone6290.0%
Sierra Leonean2400.0%
Sioux2,4590.1%
Slavic1,7930.0%
Slovak6,4460.2%
Slovene1,8990.0%
Somali2,4030.1%
South African1,2430.0%
South American25,4010.6%
South American Indian6080.0%
Soviet Union680.0%
Spaniard21,3080.5%
Spanish16,8750.4%
Spanish American5390.0%
Spanish American Indian990.0%
Sri Lankan29,1890.7%
Subsaharan African42,2060.9%
Sudanese2,1680.1%
Swedish59,3111.3%
Swiss11,3520.3%
Syrian1,9040.0%
Thai60,6941.4%
Tlingit-Haida4540.0%
Tohono O'Odham5,0350.1%
Tongan1,1070.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian7130.0%
Tsimshian360.0%
Turkish2,4740.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander1160.0%
Ugandan1960.0%
Ukrainian9,4560.2%
Uruguayan1810.0%
Ute2490.0%
Venezuelan2,6530.1%
Vietnamese2,4710.1%
Welsh24,4160.5%
West Indian1,5900.0%
Yakama300.0%
Yaqui8,0430.2%
Yugoslavian4,4950.1%
Yuman2,0160.1%
Yup'ik1090.0%
Zimbabwean1860.0%
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Immigrants in Maricopa County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Maricopa County came from Latin America (372,273 | 8.4%), Central America (341,022 | 7.7%), Mexico (314,086 | 7.1%), Asia (151,715 | 3.4%), and Europe (59,837 | 1.3%), together accounting for 28.0% of all Maricopa County residents.
Immigrants in Maricopa County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2,1380.1%
Africa27,8570.6%
Albania1,5220.0%
Argentina1,5680.0%
Armenia4000.0%
Asia151,7153.4%
Australia1,2750.0%
Austria5120.0%
Azores320.0%
Bahamas2540.0%
Bangladesh2,0460.1%
Barbados7680.0%
Belarus4580.0%
Belgium3160.0%
Belize2900.0%
Bolivia1830.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3,4050.1%
Brazil2,4440.1%
Bulgaria1,4160.0%
Cabo Verde150.0%
Cambodia1,4370.0%
Cameroon4370.0%
Canada27,5840.6%
Caribbean14,1490.3%
Central America341,0227.7%
Chile1,1720.0%
China22,1600.5%
Colombia4,2780.1%
Congo7390.0%
Costa Rica1,0700.0%
Croatia1,1460.0%
Cuba7,3740.2%
Czechoslovakia8990.0%
Denmark2870.0%
Dominica200.0%
Dominican Republic1,5550.0%
Eastern Africa11,8960.3%
Eastern Asia33,7420.8%
Eastern Europe26,8290.6%
Ecuador1,4030.0%
Egypt1,4220.0%
El Salvador8,1410.2%
England6,3600.1%
Eritrea1,1680.0%
Ethiopia3,4820.1%
Europe59,8371.3%
Fiji3420.0%
France2,5240.1%
Germany8,2070.2%
Ghana4630.0%
Greece8270.0%
Grenada130.0%
Guatemala12,1710.3%
Guyana5560.0%
Haiti1,2610.0%
Honduras2,4720.1%
Hong Kong1,9770.0%
Hungary1,0190.0%
India37,5810.9%
Indonesia1,4840.0%
Iran4,1000.1%
Iraq8,7320.2%
Ireland8850.0%
Israel1,1760.0%
Italy3,2350.1%
Jamaica1,9180.0%
Japan4,0060.1%
Jordan9740.0%
Kazakhstan3380.0%
Kenya2,1340.1%
Korea7,5050.2%
Kuwait5340.0%
Laos8750.0%
Latin America372,2738.4%
Latvia1410.0%
Lebanon1,3540.0%
Liberia8890.0%
Lithuania2600.0%
Malaysia1,2460.0%
Mexico314,0867.1%
Micronesia2770.0%
Middle Africa2,5660.1%
Moldova2540.0%
Morocco6710.0%
Nepal8840.0%
Netherlands1,3960.0%
Nicaragua1,7620.0%
Nigeria2,7520.1%
North Macedonia1070.0%
Northern Africa3,6900.1%
Northern Europe13,7500.3%
Norway2980.0%
Oceania3,6540.1%
Pakistan1,9330.0%
Panama9860.0%
Peru2,9300.1%
Philippines21,5580.5%
Poland3,6500.1%
Portugal2890.0%
Romania5,2910.1%
Russia2,6290.1%
Saudi Arabia1,1800.0%
Scotland7750.0%
Senegal2320.0%
Serbia1,0930.0%
Sierra Leone4190.0%
Singapore6020.0%
Somalia1,1260.0%
South Africa1,9100.0%
South America17,1020.4%
South Central Asia50,6791.1%
South Eastern Asia48,4321.1%
Southern Europe5,5970.1%
Spain1,1990.0%
Sri Lanka5560.0%
Sudan1,2580.0%
Sweden6900.0%
Switzerland4990.0%
Syria1,2410.0%
Taiwan3,8680.1%
Thailand2,7970.1%
Trinidad and Tobago7150.0%
Turkey1,2940.0%
Uganda3820.0%
Ukraine1,4960.0%
Uruguay1460.0%
Uzbekistan5510.0%
Venezuela2,2560.1%
Vietnam15,9280.4%
West Indies980.0%
Western Africa5,5110.1%
Western Asia18,0620.4%
Western Europe13,5200.3%
Yemen1540.0%
Zaire1,3010.0%
Zimbabwe2650.0%
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Sex and Age in Maricopa County

Sex and Age in Maricopa County

The most populous age groups in Maricopa County are 25 to 29 Years (166,722 | 7.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (159,384 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Maricopa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years132,445 (6.0%)127,026 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years142,384 (6.5%)136,019 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years155,184 (7.0%)148,603 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years154,540 (7.0%)145,898 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years155,121 (7.0%)146,436 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years166,722 (7.5%)159,384 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years162,532 (7.4%)154,742 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years150,822 (6.8%)145,310 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years146,617 (6.6%)142,279 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years139,119 (6.3%)138,207 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years137,183 (6.2%)135,715 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years130,732 (5.9%)135,114 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years121,830 (5.5%)128,137 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years98,076 (4.4%)115,056 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years87,395 (4.0%)98,909 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years60,619 (2.8%)70,914 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years36,608 (1.7%)45,393 (2.0%)
85 Years and over30,221 (1.4%)49,579 (2.2%)
Total2,208,150 (100.0%)2,222,721 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Maricopa County

Median Family Size in Maricopa County

The median family size in Maricopa County is 3.19 persons per family, with married-couple families (790,888 | 72.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.23 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (98,213 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Maricopa County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple790,888 (72.4%)3.23
Single Male/Father98,213 (9.0%)2.87
Single Female/Mother202,699 (18.6%)3.18
Total Families1,091,800 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Maricopa County

The median household size in Maricopa County is 2.62 persons per household, with single female/mother households (202,699 | 12.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (573,760 | 34.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Maricopa County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple790,888 (47.5%)3.26
Single Male/Father98,213 (5.9%)3.31
Single Female/Mother202,699 (12.2%)3.46
Non-family573,760 (34.4%)1.33
Total Households1,665,560 (100.0%)2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Maricopa County

Out of a total of 1,665,560 households in Maricopa County, 1,091,800 (65.5%) are family households, while 573,760 (34.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 458,049, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 434,191.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Maricopa County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-434,191 (26.1%)
2-Person Households458,049 (27.5%)114,783 (6.9%)
3-Person Households232,493 (14.0%)15,955 (1.0%)
4-Person Households206,993 (12.4%)6,164 (0.4%)
5-Person Households110,725 (6.7%)1,950 (0.1%)
6-Person Households49,104 (2.9%)445 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households34,436 (2.1%)272 (0.0%)
Total1,091,800 (65.5%)573,760 (34.4%)

Female Fertility in Maricopa County

Fertility by Age in Maricopa County

Average fertility rate in Maricopa County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Maricopa County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,969 (3.4%)13.0
20 to 34 years39,266 (68.4%)85.0
35 to 50 years16,137 (28.1%)36.0
Total57,372 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Maricopa County

66.1% of women with births (57,372) in Maricopa County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 95.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Maricopa County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years95 (4.8%)1,874 (95.2%)
20 to 34 years25,444 (64.8%)13,822 (35.2%)
35 to 50 years12,393 (76.8%)3,744 (23.2%)
Total37,923 (66.1%)19,449 (33.9%)

Fertility by Education in Maricopa County

Average fertility rate in Maricopa County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Maricopa County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6,884 (12.0%)36.0
High School Diploma13,802 (24.1%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree18,099 (31.6%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree12,173 (21.2%)56.0
Graduate Degree6,414 (11.2%)59.0
Total57,372 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Maricopa County

33.9% of women with births in Maricopa County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 51.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Maricopa County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3,408 (49.5%)3,476 (50.5%)
High School Diploma6,694 (48.5%)7,108 (51.5%)
College or Associate's Degree11,384 (62.9%)6,715 (37.1%)
Bachelor's Degree10,457 (85.9%)1,716 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree5,971 (93.1%)443 (6.9%)
Total37,923 (66.1%)19,449 (33.9%)

Income in Maricopa County

Income Overview in Maricopa County

Per Capita Income in Maricopa County is $41,533, while median incomes of families and households are $94,672 and $80,675 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,430,871$41,533
Median Family Income1,091,800$94,672
Mean Family Income1,091,800$123,680
Median Household Income1,665,560$80,675
Mean Household Income1,665,560$108,596
Income Deficit1,091,800$11,849
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,430,87121.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,430,87178.92¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,430,8710.46

Earnings by Sex in Maricopa County

Average Earnings in Maricopa County are $44,008, $48,885 for men and $38,582 for women, a difference of 21.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Maricopa County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,274,947 (53.9%)$48,885
Female1,089,893 (46.1%)$38,582
Total2,364,840 (100.0%)$44,008

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Maricopa County

The most common earnings brackets in Maricopa County are $100,000+ for men (253,049 | 19.9%) and $100,000+ for women (109,987 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Maricopa County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less42,908 (3.4%)52,073 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99927,916 (2.2%)36,784 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49933,033 (2.6%)37,968 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99921,778 (1.7%)31,234 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49930,731 (2.4%)36,901 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99926,252 (2.1%)30,817 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49925,607 (2.0%)31,610 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99920,671 (1.6%)27,635 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49927,090 (2.1%)31,886 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99935,593 (2.8%)38,778 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99976,445 (6.0%)73,172 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99974,092 (5.8%)67,617 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99965,407 (5.1%)66,875 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99970,125 (5.5%)63,196 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99971,300 (5.6%)62,906 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99958,962 (4.6%)50,772 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999103,831 (8.1%)83,987 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99976,663 (6.0%)62,523 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999133,494 (10.5%)93,172 (8.6%)
$100,000+253,049 (19.9%)109,987 (10.1%)
Total1,274,947 (100.0%)1,089,893 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Maricopa County

Average earnings in Maricopa County are $55,885 for men and $43,931 for women, a difference of 21.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,635, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,247. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,335, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,546.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Maricopa County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,247$25,546
High School Diploma$43,129$33,151
College or Associate's Degree$52,880$40,289
Bachelor's Degree$80,193$55,261
Graduate Degree$102,635$69,335
Total$55,885$43,931

Family Income in Maricopa County

Family Income Brackets in Maricopa County

According to the Maricopa County family income data, there are 232,553 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15,285 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Maricopa County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00032,7543.0%
$10,000 to $14,99915,2851.4%
$15,000 to $24,99939,3053.6%
$25,000 to $34,99954,5905.0%
$35,000 to $49,99999,3549.1%
$50,000 to $74,999174,68816.0%
$75,000 to $99,999160,49514.7%
$100,000 to $149,999232,55321.3%
$150,000 to $199,999125,55711.5%
$200,000+156,12714.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Maricopa County

4-person families (192,331 | 17.6%) account for the highest median family income in Maricopa County with $111,293 per family, while 2-person families (497,640 | 45.6%) have the highest median income of $43,107 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Maricopa County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families497,640 (45.6%)$86,214
3-Person Families228,517 (20.9%)$97,319
4-Person Families192,331 (17.6%)$111,293
5-Person Families99,875 (9.1%)$101,307
6-Person Families44,024 (4.0%)$97,343
7+ Person Families29,413 (2.7%)$109,255
Total1,091,800 (100.0%)$94,672

Family Income by Number of Earners in Maricopa County

The median family income in Maricopa County is $94,672, with families comprising 3+ earners (135,853) having the highest median family income of $140,146, while families with no earners (163,110) have the lowest median family income of $58,990, accounting for 12.4% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Maricopa County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners163,110 (14.9%)$58,990
1 Earner347,125 (31.8%)$67,018
2 Earners445,712 (40.8%)$115,714
3+ Earners135,853 (12.4%)$140,146
Total1,091,800 (100.0%)$94,672

Household Income in Maricopa County

Household Income Brackets in Maricopa County

With 309,794 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Maricopa County, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 41,639 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Maricopa County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00069,9544.2%
$10,000 to $14,99941,6392.5%
$15,000 to $24,99991,6065.5%
$25,000 to $34,999109,9276.6%
$35,000 to $49,999176,54910.6%
$50,000 to $74,999284,81117.1%
$75,000 to $99,999231,51313.9%
$100,000 to $149,999309,79418.6%
$150,000 to $199,999158,2289.5%
$200,000+188,20811.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Maricopa County

The median household income in Maricopa County is $80,675, with the highest median household income of $97,879 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 593,407 households (35.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,209, with 73,906 households (4.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Maricopa County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years73,906 (4.4%)$51,209
25 to 44 Years583,013 (35.0%)$85,500
45 to 64 Years593,407 (35.6%)$97,879
65+ Years415,234 (24.9%)$61,389
Total1,665,560 (100.0%)$80,675

Poverty in Maricopa County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Maricopa County

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 12.4% for females among the residents of Maricopa County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,631 males (17.5%) and 34,198 females (17.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Maricopa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22,101 (17.0%)21,507 (17.2%)
5 Years4,631 (17.5%)4,320 (16.4%)
6 to 11 Years28,157 (16.2%)26,663 (16.3%)
12 to 14 Years13,340 (14.5%)14,082 (15.9%)
15 Years4,911 (15.2%)3,827 (12.9%)
16 and 17 Years8,684 (14.4%)9,019 (15.3%)
18 to 24 Years29,210 (14.1%)34,198 (17.5%)
25 to 34 Years28,752 (8.9%)41,068 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years24,163 (8.2%)32,428 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years21,010 (7.7%)23,042 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years22,617 (9.0%)25,673 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years13,225 (7.2%)18,089 (8.5%)
75 Years and over10,295 (8.2%)18,553 (11.5%)
Total231,096 (10.6%)272,469 (12.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Maricopa County

According to the poverty statistics in Maricopa County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.8% of males and 91.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Maricopa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years108,159 (83.0%)103,457 (82.8%)
5 Years21,851 (82.5%)22,049 (83.6%)
6 to 11 Years145,679 (83.8%)137,139 (83.7%)
12 to 14 Years78,648 (85.5%)74,790 (84.2%)
15 Years27,493 (84.8%)25,749 (87.1%)
16 and 17 Years51,611 (85.6%)49,999 (84.7%)
18 to 24 Years178,455 (85.9%)161,107 (82.5%)
25 to 34 Years295,464 (91.1%)271,643 (86.9%)
35 to 44 Years269,022 (91.8%)253,482 (88.7%)
45 to 54 Years252,509 (92.3%)249,834 (91.6%)
55 to 64 Years227,700 (91.0%)236,467 (90.2%)
65 to 74 Years170,599 (92.8%)193,946 (91.5%)
75 Years and over114,639 (91.8%)142,992 (88.5%)
Total1,941,829 (89.4%)1,922,654 (87.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Maricopa County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Maricopa County show that 4.8% or 37,654 of the total 790,888 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 17.5%, comprising of 1,612 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.4%, which includes 15,402 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Maricopa County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children438,695 (96.6%)15,402 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children240,349 (95.3%)11,739 (4.7%)
3 or 4 Children66,616 (88.2%)8,901 (11.8%)
5 or more Children7,574 (82.5%)1,612 (17.5%)
Total753,234 (95.2%)37,654 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Maricopa County

According to the poverty data in Maricopa County, 10.6% or 10,405 single-father households and 20.2% or 40,847 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 318 households (25.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,199 households (64.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Maricopa County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,397 (5.8%)5,367 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children5,840 (12.5%)23,094 (22.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,850 (20.9%)10,187 (46.1%)
5 or more Children318 (25.2%)2,199 (64.2%)
Total10,405 (10.6%)40,847 (20.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Maricopa County

The poverty data for Maricopa County shows that 37,654 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 51,252 of the single-parent households (17.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,612 households (17.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,517 household (53.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Maricopa County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15,402 (3.4%)7,764 (6.7%)
1 or 2 Children11,739 (4.7%)28,934 (19.4%)
3 or 4 Children8,901 (11.8%)12,037 (38.9%)
5 or more Children1,612 (17.5%)2,517 (53.7%)
Total37,654 (4.8%)51,252 (17.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Maricopa County

Employment by Class of Employer in Maricopa County

Among the 2,146,216 employed individuals in Maricopa County, private company employees (1,534,580 | 71.5%), not-for-profit organizations (146,154 | 6.8%), and local government employees (127,058 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Maricopa County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,534,58071.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)90,0434.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)120,1215.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations146,1546.8%
Local Government Employees127,0585.9%
State Government Employees78,6663.7%
Federal Government Employees45,4162.1%
Unpaid Family Workers4,1780.2%
Total2,146,216100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Maricopa County

According to the labor force statistics for Maricopa County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,526,945), 65.0% or 2,292,514 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 110,041 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.0% or 277,190 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.0% or 14,719 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Maricopa County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years98,127 (41.2%)14,719 (15.0%)
20 to 24 Years243,356 (80.7%)18,738 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years277,190 (85.0%)14,691 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years265,558 (83.7%)11,685 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years484,403 (82.8%)17,439 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years453,385 (82.4%)15,415 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years198,587 (74.7%)6,951 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years148,480 (59.4%)4,454 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years103,454 (25.9%)4,242 (4.1%)
75 Years and over19,067 (6.5%)877 (4.6%)
Total2,292,514 (65.0%)110,041 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Maricopa County

According to labor force statistics for Maricopa County, 79.6% of individuals (1,826,378) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,294,445) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 71,229 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 698,032 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.3% or 8,816 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Maricopa County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School166,347 (65.3%)13,501 (5.3%)
High School Diploma371,414 (74.9%)26,282 (5.3%)
College / Associate Degree591,637 (80.6%)30,830 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher698,032 (86.2%)20,245 (2.5%)
Total1,826,378 (79.6%)89,483 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Maricopa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Maricopa County are Management (247,002 | 11.4%), Community & Social Service (213,386 | 9.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (158,637 | 7.3%), Business & Financial (149,557 | 6.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (127,617 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Maricopa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Maricopa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (71.6%), Health Technologists (70.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Maricopa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management143,535 (58.1%)103,467 (41.9%)
Business & Financial70,639 (47.2%)78,918 (52.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science120,972 (76.3%)37,665 (23.7%)
Computers & Mathematics67,055 (74.9%)22,477 (25.1%)
Architecture & Engineering45,221 (85.3%)7,769 (14.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8,696 (54.0%)7,419 (46.0%)
Community & Social Service 76,774 (36.0%)136,612 (64.0%)
Education, Arts & Media12,698 (36.0%)22,618 (64.0%)
Legal Services & Support9,820 (41.2%)13,996 (58.8%)
Education Instruction & Library32,043 (28.4%)80,652 (71.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment22,213 (53.4%)19,346 (46.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating37,945 (29.7%)89,672 (70.3%)
Health Technologists25,818 (29.1%)62,987 (70.9%)
Total (Category)449,865 (50.2%)446,334 (49.8%)
Total (Overall)1,178,655 (54.2%)997,391 (45.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Maricopa County are Food Preparation & Serving (117,043 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (78,870 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (60,567 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (53,116 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (42,267 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Maricopa County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Maricopa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.1%), Security & Protection (76.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.0%), Personal Care & Service (73.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Maricopa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support12,102 (20.0%)48,465 (80.0%)
Security & Protection32,427 (76.7%)9,840 (23.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention19,629 (74.1%)6,851 (25.9%)
Law Enforcement12,798 (81.1%)2,989 (18.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving56,745 (48.5%)60,298 (51.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance50,339 (63.8%)28,531 (36.2%)
Personal Care & Service13,986 (26.3%)39,130 (73.7%)
Total (Category)165,599 (47.1%)186,264 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)1,178,655 (54.2%)997,391 (45.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Maricopa County are Office & Administration (277,121 | 12.7%), and Sales & Related (233,074 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Maricopa County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Maricopa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related127,085 (54.5%)105,989 (45.5%)
Office & Administration84,783 (30.6%)192,338 (69.4%)
Total (Category)211,868 (41.5%)298,327 (58.5%)
Total (Overall)1,178,655 (54.2%)997,391 (45.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Maricopa County are Construction & Extraction (108,544 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (66,816 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5,463 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Maricopa County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Maricopa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4,344 (79.5%)1,119 (20.5%)
Construction & Extraction104,534 (96.3%)4,010 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair63,777 (95.5%)3,039 (4.5%)
Total (Category)172,655 (95.5%)8,168 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)1,178,655 (54.2%)997,391 (45.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Maricopa County are Production (83,121 | 3.8%), Material Moving (79,068 | 3.6%), and Transportation (74,777 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Maricopa County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Maricopa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production61,031 (73.4%)22,090 (26.6%)
Transportation61,582 (82.4%)13,195 (17.6%)
Material Moving56,055 (70.9%)23,013 (29.1%)
Total (Category)178,668 (75.4%)58,298 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)1,178,655 (54.2%)997,391 (45.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Maricopa County

Employment Industries in Maricopa County

The major employment industries in Maricopa County include Health Care & Social Assistance (268,010 | 12.3%), Retail Trade (259,366 | 11.9%), Educational Services (181,275 | 8.3%), Finance & Insurance (171,120 | 7.9%), and Professional & Scientific (168,481 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Maricopa County

Employment Industries by Sex in Maricopa County

The Maricopa County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (79.6%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (74.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.5%), Educational Services (67.5%), and Enterprise Management (55.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Maricopa County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6,114 (74.4%)2,102 (25.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3,094 (79.6%)791 (20.4%)
Construction145,231 (88.0%)19,729 (12.0%)
Manufacturing123,077 (73.2%)45,171 (26.9%)
Wholesale Trade38,138 (74.0%)13,415 (26.0%)
Retail Trade142,875 (55.1%)116,491 (44.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing77,201 (70.4%)32,478 (29.6%)
Utilities13,443 (72.8%)5,013 (27.2%)
Information25,126 (64.5%)13,818 (35.5%)
Finance & Insurance80,521 (47.1%)90,599 (52.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing29,664 (52.5%)26,793 (47.5%)
Professional & Scientific95,006 (56.4%)73,475 (43.6%)
Enterprise Management1,896 (44.7%)2,342 (55.3%)
Administrative & Support73,040 (60.2%)48,287 (39.8%)
Educational Services58,829 (32.5%)122,446 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance70,970 (26.5%)197,040 (73.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation25,879 (56.0%)20,325 (44.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services76,930 (49.3%)79,235 (50.7%)
Public Administration45,116 (54.6%)37,441 (45.4%)
Total1,178,655 (54.2%)997,391 (45.8%)

Education in Maricopa County

School Enrollment in Maricopa County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,081,898 students in Maricopa County are high school (242,384 | 22.4%), middle school (239,735 | 22.2%), and college / undergraduate (220,397 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Maricopa County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool47,7994.4%
Kindergarten52,7324.9%
Elementary School220,24220.4%
Middle School239,73522.2%
High School242,38422.4%
College / Undergraduate220,39720.4%
Graduate / Professional58,6095.4%
Total1,081,898100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Maricopa County

Out of a total of 1,081,898 students who are enrolled in schools in Maricopa County, 148,220 (13.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 933,678 (86.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14,969 (39.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 162,478 (92.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Maricopa County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds23,109 (60.7%)14,969 (39.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old224,600 (87.2%)32,845 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds269,979 (91.0%)26,575 (9.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds162,478 (92.8%)12,585 (7.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds70,954 (89.8%)8,096 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds89,176 (83.7%)17,343 (16.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds51,869 (73.9%)18,352 (26.1%)
35 Years and over41,056 (69.6%)17,912 (30.4%)
Total933,678 (86.3%)148,220 (13.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Maricopa County

Business (251,665 | 22.5%), education (131,239 | 11.7%), science & technology (113,494 | 10.1%), engineering (91,752 | 8.2%), and social sciences (77,434 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 1,121,062 individuals in Maricopa County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Maricopa County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics52,7434.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural59,8405.3%
Physical & Health Sciences28,5102.5%
Psychology57,3295.1%
Social Sciences77,4346.9%
Engineering91,7528.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies11,9831.1%
Science & Technology113,49410.1%
Business251,66522.5%
Education131,23911.7%
Literature & Languages37,8973.4%
Liberal Arts & History44,3804.0%
Visual & Performing Arts38,3433.4%
Communications50,6994.5%
Arts & Humanities73,7546.6%
Total1,121,062100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Maricopa County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Maricopa County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Maricopa County are males with 2 vehicles (494,387, accounting for 42.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (403,862, making up 50.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Maricopa County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle29,787 (2.6%)22,424 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle212,070 (18.2%)221,487 (22.7%)
2 Vehicles494,387 (42.5%)403,862 (41.4%)
3 Vehicles256,033 (22.0%)200,945 (20.6%)
4 Vehicles114,762 (9.9%)87,982 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles55,395 (4.8%)38,555 (4.0%)
Total1,162,434 (100.0%)975,255 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Maricopa County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Maricopa County are 20 to 24 minutes (298,632 commuters, 16.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (279,170 commuters, 15.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (269,865 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Maricopa County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes38,8912.2%
5 to 9 Minutes139,7587.8%
10 to 14 Minutes211,16111.7%
15 to 19 Minutes269,86515.0%
20 to 24 Minutes298,63216.6%
25 to 29 Minutes150,3828.4%
30 to 34 Minutes279,17015.5%
35 to 39 Minutes63,6933.5%
40 to 44 Minutes81,3014.5%
45 to 59 Minutes144,7918.1%
60 to 89 Minutes89,0665.0%
90 or more Minutes31,4081.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Maricopa County

The most common commute times in Maricopa County are 20 to 24 minutes (163,569 commuters, 16.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (135,063 commuters, 16.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Maricopa County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes20,498 (2.1%)18,393 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes70,266 (7.1%)69,492 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes106,927 (10.7%)104,234 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes143,696 (14.4%)126,169 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes163,569 (16.4%)135,063 (16.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes84,821 (8.5%)65,561 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes162,414 (16.3%)116,756 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes36,645 (3.7%)27,048 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes47,982 (4.8%)33,319 (4.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes82,729 (8.3%)62,062 (7.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes55,088 (5.5%)33,978 (4.2%)
90 or more Minutes20,652 (2.1%)10,756 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Maricopa County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Maricopa County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (117,587, 11.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (118,869, 14.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Maricopa County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM110,048 (11.1%)39,010 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM79,799 (8.0%)29,958 (3.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM67,457 (6.8%)37,222 (4.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM108,030 (10.8%)67,739 (8.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM81,353 (8.2%)81,925 (10.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM117,587 (11.8%)118,869 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM76,697 (7.7%)89,099 (11.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM90,167 (9.1%)92,884 (11.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM39,107 (3.9%)41,310 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM55,269 (5.6%)56,417 (7.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM24,657 (2.5%)26,641 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM14,350 (1.4%)11,967 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM65,967 (6.6%)56,008 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM64,799 (6.5%)53,782 (6.7%)
Total995,287 (100.0%)802,831 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Maricopa County

Occupancy by Ownership in Maricopa County

Of the total 1,665,560 dwellings in Maricopa County, owner-occupied units account for 1,071,054 (64.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 594,506 (35.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Maricopa County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,071,05464.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units594,50635.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,665,560100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Maricopa County

Occupancy by Household Size in Maricopa County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household434,19126.1%
2-Person Household572,83234.4%
3-Person Household248,44814.9%
4+ Person Household410,08924.6%
Total Housing Units1,665,560100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Maricopa County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Maricopa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household229,274 (52.8%)204,917 (47.2%)
2-Person Household400,942 (70.0%)171,890 (30.0%)
3-Person Household160,463 (64.6%)87,985 (35.4%)
4+ Person Household280,375 (68.4%)129,714 (31.6%)
Total Housing Units1,071,054 (64.3%)594,506 (35.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Maricopa County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Maricopa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School73,625 (51.5%)69,258 (48.5%)
High School Diploma176,361 (57.2%)131,768 (42.8%)
College/Associate Degree350,603 (61.5%)219,235 (38.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher470,465 (73.0%)174,245 (27.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Maricopa County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Maricopa County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years353,36221.2%
35 to 44 Years303,55718.2%
45 to 54 Years298,98217.9%
55 to 64 Years294,42517.7%
65 to 74 Years236,89814.2%
75 to 84 Years130,2847.8%
85 Years and Over48,0522.9%
Total1,665,560100.0%

Housing Finances in Maricopa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Maricopa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Maricopa County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,071,054 (64.3%)$99,044
Renter-Occupied594,506 (35.7%)$56,583
Average1,665,560 (100.0%)$80,675

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Maricopa County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Maricopa County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00020,752 (1.9%)26,878 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99910,834 (1.0%)12,175 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99915,533 (1.5%)25,742 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99920,007 (1.9%)24,183 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99923,342 (2.2%)24,307 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99952,068 (4.9%)58,352 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99987,629 (8.2%)89,727 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999162,330 (15.2%)122,414 (20.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999148,399 (13.9%)83,634 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999229,993 (21.5%)80,517 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more300,167 (28.0%)46,577 (7.8%)
Total1,071,054 (100.0%)594,506 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Maricopa County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Maricopa County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30044,898 (4.2%)7,132 (1.2%)
$300 to $499119,100 (11.1%)7,825 (1.3%)
$500 to $799139,073 (13.0%)30,376 (5.1%)
$800 to $99975,156 (7.0%)53,772 (9.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499201,920 (18.9%)216,079 (36.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999200,400 (18.7%)162,323 (27.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499130,044 (12.1%)63,701 (10.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99972,629 (6.8%)19,267 (3.2%)
$3,000 or more87,834 (8.2%)14,683 (2.5%)
Total1,071,054 (100.0%)594,506 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Maricopa County

Housing Structures in Maricopa County

Housing Structures in Maricopa County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,096,64365.8%
Single Unit, Attached89,5695.4%
2 Unit Apartments17,8991.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments61,8313.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments74,3224.5%
10 or more Apartments252,02215.1%
Mobile Home / Other73,2744.4%
Total1,665,560100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Maricopa County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Maricopa County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached912,077 (83.2%)184,566 (16.8%)
Single Unit, Attached63,594 (71.0%)25,975 (29.0%)
2 Unit Apartments2,219 (12.4%)15,680 (87.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,475 (13.7%)53,356 (86.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,193 (12.4%)65,129 (87.6%)
10 or more Apartments18,864 (7.5%)233,158 (92.5%)
Mobile Home / Other56,632 (77.3%)16,642 (22.7%)
Total1,071,054 (64.3%)594,506 (35.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Maricopa County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Maricopa County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3,438 (0.3%)35,103 (5.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms37,616 (3.5%)166,587 (28.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms329,111 (30.7%)257,856 (43.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms420,218 (39.2%)104,060 (17.5%)
8 or more Rooms280,671 (26.2%)30,900 (5.2%)
Total1,071,054 (100.0%)594,506 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Maricopa County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Maricopa County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas365,531 (34.1%)90,653 (15.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas11,757 (1.1%)5,187 (0.9%)
Electricity669,999 (62.6%)487,041 (81.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene548 (0.1%)536 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke76 (0.0%)241 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16,304 (1.5%)2,175 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used6,839 (0.6%)8,673 (1.5%)
Total1,071,054 (100.0%)594,506 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Maricopa County

Household Vehicle Usage in Maricopa County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle21,817 (2.0%)65,357 (11.0%)
1 Vehicle295,502 (27.6%)273,520 (46.0%)
2 Vehicles459,614 (42.9%)186,102 (31.3%)
3 or more Vehicles294,121 (27.5%)69,527 (11.7%)
Total1,071,054 (100.0%)594,506 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Maricopa County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Maricopa County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units343,878727,176
Median Property Value$336,000$384,700
Median Household Income$72,309$235,245
Monthly Housing Costs$527$86,186
Real Estate Taxes$1,768$19,588

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Maricopa County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Maricopa County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00034,448 (10.0%)13,284 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99912,314 (3.6%)7,054 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999102,746 (29.9%)202,613 (27.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999108,254 (31.5%)292,061 (40.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99949,462 (14.4%)134,375 (18.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99918,301 (5.3%)43,827 (6.0%)
$1,000,000 or more18,353 (5.3%)33,962 (4.7%)
Total343,878 (100.0%)727,176 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Maricopa County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Maricopa County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017,633 (5.1%)7,075 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99933,983 (9.9%)13,953 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99926,247 (7.6%)24,899 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99939,596 (11.5%)25,821 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99960,037 (17.5%)48,033 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99945,357 (13.2%)102,293 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99956,103 (16.3%)103,042 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more64,922 (18.9%)173,890 (23.9%)
Total343,878 (100.0%)727,176 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Maricopa County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Maricopa County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x75,747 (22.0%)111,558 (15.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x48,981 (14.2%)123,758 (17.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x43,062 (12.5%)171,527 (23.6%)
4.0x or more170,632 (49.6%)138,074 (19.0%)
Total343,878 (100.0%)727,176 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Maricopa County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Maricopa County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80064,637 (18.8%)3,872 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49974,738 (21.7%)73,570 (10.1%)
$800 to $1,499184,686 (53.7%)182,541 (25.1%)
Total343,878 (100.0%)727,176 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Maricopa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Maricopa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Maricopa County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years290,849 (92.9%)22,330 (7.1%)
6 to 18 Years700,118 (90.9%)70,212 (9.1%)
19 to 25 Years345,714 (82.0%)76,094 (18.0%)
26 to 34 Years473,252 (83.3%)94,687 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years489,732 (84.8%)88,086 (15.2%)
45 to 54 Years471,805 (86.4%)74,132 (13.6%)
55 to 64 Years463,093 (90.4%)49,352 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years391,488 (98.9%)4,371 (1.1%)
75 Years and older283,872 (99.1%)2,607 (0.9%)
Total3,909,923 (89.0%)481,871 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Maricopa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Maricopa County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born290,849 (92.9%)22,330 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen700,118 (90.9%)70,212 (9.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen345,714 (82.0%)76,094 (18.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Maricopa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Maricopa County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000324,299 (86.0%)52,751 (14.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999527,524 (84.0%)100,537 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999592,826 (85.1%)103,615 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999551,629 (88.0%)75,046 (12.0%)
$100,000 and over1,886,834 (92.8%)146,216 (7.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Maricopa County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Maricopa County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6118,123 (37.7%)185,611 (59.3%)
6 to 18 Years251,633 (32.7%)482,103 (62.6%)
19 to 25 Years71,061 (16.9%)284,300 (67.4%)
25 to 34 Years100,413 (17.7%)389,335 (68.5%)
35 to 44 Years89,273 (15.4%)417,671 (72.3%)
45 to 54 Years80,290 (14.7%)409,242 (75.0%)
55 to 64 Years98,608 (19.2%)388,604 (75.8%)
65 to 74 Years371,759 (93.9%)198,979 (50.3%)
75 Years and over280,757 (98.0%)152,534 (53.2%)
Total1,461,917 (33.3%)2,908,379 (66.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Maricopa County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Maricopa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,071 (0.8%)1,021 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years26,486 (6.8%)16,395 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years39,366 (7.3%)35,672 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years88,772 (10.9%)93,854 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years44,050 (24.0%)43,927 (20.7%)
75 Years and over53,187 (42.6%)70,646 (43.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Maricopa County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Maricopa County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years682 (0.5%)484 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,580 (0.7%)2,309 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years5,040 (0.9%)3,587 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years25,576 (3.1%)14,893 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years22,894 (12.4%)11,622 (5.5%)
75 Years and over32,080 (25.7%)27,856 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Maricopa County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years558 (0.4%)760 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years3,416 (0.9%)3,947 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years8,553 (1.6%)9,302 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years16,918 (2.1%)20,680 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years8,215 (4.5%)8,237 (3.9%)
75 Years and over8,583 (6.9%)13,916 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Maricopa County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21,792 (5.6%)10,636 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years23,457 (4.4%)20,951 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years33,818 (4.2%)35,527 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,991 (4.3%)8,398 (4.0%)
75 Years and over11,787 (9.4%)17,255 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Maricopa County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,480 (0.6%)1,920 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years5,884 (1.1%)5,926 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years40,811 (5.0%)50,875 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years23,052 (12.5%)29,693 (14.0%)
75 Years and over29,222 (23.4%)48,532 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Maricopa County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6,196 (1.6%)3,411 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years4,829 (0.9%)3,788 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years14,945 (1.8%)14,786 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,878 (3.2%)7,546 (3.6%)
75 Years and over10,275 (8.2%)17,488 (10.8%)

Technology Access in Maricopa County

Computing Device Access in Maricopa County

Computing Device Access in Maricopa County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,410,78484.7%
Smartphone1,526,43991.6%
Tablet1,120,72167.3%
No Computing Device60,9153.7%
Total1,665,560100.0%

Internet Access in Maricopa County

Internet Access in Maricopa County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,7600.2%
Broadband Home1,295,71377.8%
Cellular Data Only169,79810.2%
Satellite Internet124,5067.5%
No Internet145,5678.7%
Total1,665,560100.0%

Maricopa County Summary

Maricopa County, Arizona is the fourth most populous county in the United States, with an estimated population of 4,410,824 as of 2019. It is located in the south-central part of the state and is home to the state capital, Phoenix. The county is bordered by Pinal County to the south, Yavapai County to the west, Gila County to the east, and Yuma County to the northwest.

Geography

Maricopa County covers an area of 9,224 square miles, making it the largest county in Arizona and the sixth largest county in the United States. The county is located in the Sonoran Desert and is characterized by its arid climate. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Valley of the Sun, which is located in the center of the county, and the surrounding desert. The Valley of the Sun is home to the majority of the county’s population and is characterized by its flat terrain and hot, dry climate. The desert region is characterized by its rugged terrain and sparse vegetation.
The county is home to several mountain ranges, including the White Tank Mountains, the Superstition Mountains, and the Sierra Estrella Mountains. The county is also home to several rivers, including the Gila River, the Salt River, and the Verde River.

Economy

Maricopa County is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries contributing to its economic growth. The county is home to several major corporations, including Intel, Honeywell, and US Airways. The county is also home to a number of smaller businesses, including technology companies, manufacturing companies, and retail stores.
The county is home to several major airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport. The county is also home to several major highways, including Interstate 10, Interstate 17, and State Route 51.

Demographics

As of 2019, Maricopa County had an estimated population of 4,410,824, making it the fourth most populous county in the United States. The county is home to a diverse population, with a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds. The largest racial group in the county is White, making up 57.3% of the population. The second largest racial group is Hispanic or Latino, making up 30.2% of the population. Other racial groups include African American (4.7%), Asian (3.7%), and Native American (1.7%).
Maricopa County is home to a variety of religious affiliations, with the largest being Catholic (25.3%), followed by Protestant (19.2%), and Mormon (7.2%). The county is also home to a variety of languages, with the most common being English (83.2%), followed by Spanish (9.7%), and Navajo (2.2%).
Maricopa County is home to a variety of educational institutions, including Arizona State University, the University of Phoenix, and Grand Canyon University. The county is also home to several community colleges, including Phoenix College, Glendale Community College, and Mesa Community College.
Maricopa County is home to a variety of cultural attractions, including the Phoenix Art Museum, the Heard Museum, and the Arizona Science Center. The county is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Phoenix Suns, and the Arizona Cardinals.
Maricopa County is a vibrant and diverse county, with a variety of attractions, industries, and educational institutions. The county is home to a variety of cultures, religions, and languages, making it a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Maricopa County?
Total Population of Maricopa County is 4,430,871.
What is the Total Male Population of Maricopa County?
Total Male Population of Maricopa County is 2,208,150.
What is the Total Female Population of Maricopa County?
Total Female Population of Maricopa County is 2,222,721.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Maricopa County?
There are 99.34 Males per 100 Females in Maricopa County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Maricopa County?
There are 100.66 Females per 100 Males in Maricopa County.
What is the Median Population Age in Maricopa County?
Median Population Age in Maricopa County is 37.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Maricopa County
Average Family Size in Maricopa County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Maricopa County
Average Household Size in Maricopa County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Maricopa County?
Per Capita income in Maricopa County is $41,533.
What is the Median Family Income in Maricopa County?
Median Family Income in Maricopa County is $94,672.
What is the Median Household income in Maricopa County?
Median Household Income in Maricopa County is $80,675.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Maricopa County?
Income or Wage Gap in Maricopa County is 21.1%.
Women in Maricopa County earn 78.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Maricopa County?
Family Income Deficit in Maricopa County is $11,849.
Families that are below poverty line in Maricopa County earn $11,849 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Maricopa County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Maricopa County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Maricopa County?
There are 2,292,514 People in the Labor Forcein in Maricopa County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Maricopa County?
65.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Maricopa County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Maricopa County?
Unemployment Rate in Maricopa County is 4.8%.