Maricopa County, Arizona Population 2022
Maricopa County, Arizona's estimated population is 4,734,450 with a growth rate of 1.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Maricopa County, Arizona is the 2nd largest county in Arizona. The 2010 Population was 3,825,110 and has seen a growth of 23.77% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 5,689 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 10,986 | 5,297 | 93.11% |
| 1900 | 20,457 | 9,471 | 86.21% |
| 1910 | 34,488 | 14,031 | 68.59% |
| 1920 | 89,576 | 55,088 | 159.73% |
| 1930 | 150,970 | 61,394 | 68.54% |
| 1940 | 186,193 | 35,223 | 23.33% |
| 1950 | 331,770 | 145,577 | 78.19% |
| 1960 | 663,510 | 331,740 | 99.99% |
| 1970 | 967,522 | 304,012 | 45.82% |
| 1980 | 1,509,050 | 541,528 | 55.97% |
| 1990 | 2,122,100 | 613,050 | 40.62% |
| 2010 | 3,825,110 | 1,703,010 | 80.25% |
| 2011 | 3,875,000 | 49,890 | 1.30% |
| 2012 | 3,947,500 | 72,500 | 1.87% |
| 2013 | 4,017,720 | 70,220 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 4,093,650 | 75,930 | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 4,172,900 | 79,250 | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 4,256,140 | 83,240 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 4,327,180 | 71,040 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 4,402,400 | 75,220 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 4,485,410 | 83,010 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 4,568,420 | 83,010 | 1.85% |
| 2021 | 4,651,440 | 83,020 | 1.82% |
| 2022 | 4,734,450 | 83,010 | 1.78% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,256,087 | 73.79% |
| Black or African American | 249,691 | 5.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 85,061 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 187,298 | 4.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9,696 | 0.22% |
| Some Other Race | 313,146 | 7.10% |
| Two or More Races | 311,800 | 7.07% |
Maricopa County, Arizona Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,596,784 | 2.73 | 63.2 |
| Married | 763,885 | 3.35 | 78.5 |
| Male | 89,346 | 3.66 | 52.3 |
| Female | 194,668 | 3.73 | 44.8 |
| Non Family | 548,885 | 1.36 | 50.1 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155,179 | 5.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 187,725 | 6.36% |
| High School Graduate | 659,883 | 22.35% |
| Some College | 705,816 | 23.91% |
| Associates Degree | 257,177 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 621,592 | 21.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 364,998 | 12.36% |
Maricopa County, Arizona Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 131,605 | 116,712 | 78,940 |
| White | 1,820,840 | 1,738,508 | 726,792 |
| Black | 152,935 | 139,281 | 40,677 |
| 2+ Races | 152,095 | 126,958 | 40,050 |
| Islander | 6,256 | 5,430 | 1,541 |
| Native American | 51,070 | 42,255 | 8,574 |
| Hispanic | 743,080 | 520,583 | 106,806 |
| Other Race | 183,291 | 115,264 | 20,524 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.98%.
$42,130
Average Earnings
$47,395
Average Male
$37,307
Average Female
Maricopa County, Arizona Language by Age
Maricopa County, Arizona Language
73.39% of Maricopa County, Arizona residents speak only English, while 26.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.12% of the population.
Maricopa County, Arizona Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 82,602 | 18,269 | 22.12% |
| Black | 244,453 | 47,616 | 19.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,354,993 | 258,734 | 19.09% |
| Multiple | 308,622 | 45,112 | 14.62% |
| Islander | 9,546 | 1,070 | 11.21% |
| Asian | 185,411 | 20,009 | 10.79% |
| White | 2,379,393 | 195,962 | 8.24% |
| Other | 62,655 | NaN% |
12.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.86%
Male Poverty Rate
13.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Maricopa County, Arizona
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maricopa County, Arizona is Native, with 22.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maricopa County, Arizona is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.87%.
Maricopa County, Arizona Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Maricopa County, Arizona Married by Age and Sex
Maricopa County, Arizona Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Maricopa County, Arizona Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215,756 | 8.47% |
| Black | 15,486 | 8.63% |
| Native American | 3,189 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 3,219 | 2.17% |
| Islander | 474 | 6.56% |
| Other Race | 5,576 | 2.50% |
| 2+ Races | 9,812 | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 32,080 | 3.52% |
Maricopa County, Arizona Veterans by Education
6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
38.51%
Born in Maricopa County, Arizona
85.27%
Native Born
14.73%
Foreign Born
8.41%
Non Citizen
6.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.27% of Maricopa County, Arizona residents were born in the United States, with 38.51% having been born in Arizona. 8.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990