La Paz County, Arizona
La Paz County: county in Arizona, United States
About
La Paz County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,489 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,480 inhabitants. Its county seat is Parker. The county was created 43 years ago in 1982.
County Snapshot
La Paz County at a glance
La Paz County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Arizona counties
15
Open related pagesLargest city
QuartzsitePopulation 3,814
Top linked places
Quick Facts about La Paz County
| Population | 21,480 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arizona (United States) |
| Area | 11690 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.7293,-113.9813 |
| Named for | La Paz |
| Altitude | 1,302 feet / 397 meters |
| Capital | Parker |
| Establishment | January 01, 1983 |
| Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Local time | 02:39:46 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
La Paz County is located at 33°43'45"N 113°58'53"W (33.7292600, -113.9813400). It has 7 neighbors: Maricopa County, Mohave County, Yavapai County, Yuma County, Imperial County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.
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The largest city of La Paz County is Quartzsite with a population of 3,814. Other cities include, Parker population 3,281 and Ehrenberg population 1,470. See all La Paz County cities & populated places.
La Paz County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in La Paz County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quartzsite | 3,814 | Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States |
| Parker | 3,281 | Town in and county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States |
| Salome | 1,530 | Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States |
| Ehrenberg | 1,470 | Town in Arizona, United States |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of La Paz County
Official Website- Parker
Demographics
The population of La Paz County increased by 4.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,489 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,604 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,521 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,522 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,516 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,466 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,648 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,706 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,039 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,108 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,480 | 1.73% | estimation process |
Arizona Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 4,579,081 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
| Pima County | 1,061,175 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Tucson | 553,571 | The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area. |
| Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
| Pinal County | 480,828 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Chandler | 265,398 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. |
| Glendale | 255,307 | The second most populous city in Arizona. |
| Yavapai County | 240,226 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Yuma County | 217,824 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Mohave County | 217,206 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe | 200,402 | The third most populous city in Arizona. |
| Peoria | 179,872 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |