2023 ACS Census Data · Population 4,491,987
Maricopa County is one of the most populous counties in Arizona with a population of 4.5M. The median household income is $85,518, 31% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.3%, median home value is $414,700, and 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 49% above the national average.
Population
4,491,987
2023 estimate
Rank #4 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$85,518
Household
Rank #349 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$414,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #199 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #388 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
14.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
25.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
36% above Arizona avg·31% above national avg
Poverty Rate
34% above Arizona avg·25% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
27% above Arizona avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$44,210
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
70% above Arizona avg·98% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
56% above Arizona avg·71% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% below Arizona avg·11% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
26% below Arizona avg·29% below national avg
Housing Units
1,850,862
Households
1,697,342
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,870
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
55% above Arizona avg·49% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Arizona avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.5%
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