Maricopa County, Arizona
Maricopa County: county in Arizona, United States
About
Maricopa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,817,117 and a population density of 160 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,579,081 inhabitants. Its county seat is Phoenix. The county was created 155 years ago in 1871.
County Snapshot
Maricopa County at a glance
Maricopa County currently has 31 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
31
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
PhoenixPopulation 1,708,127
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Maricopa County
| Population | 4,579,081 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arizona (United States) |
| Different from | Maricopa |
| Twitter username | maricopacounty |
| Area | 23891 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.3488,-112.4912 |
| Named for | Maricopa people |
| Altitude | 1,243 feet / 379 meters |
| Capital | Phoenix |
| Establishment | February 14, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Local time | 21:11:55 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 192 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 16.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Maricopa County is located at 33°20'56"N 112°29'28"W (33.3488300, -112.4912300). It has 6 neighbors: Gila County, La Paz County, Pima County, Pinal County, Yavapai County and Yuma County.
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The largest city of Maricopa County is Phoenix with a population of 1,708,127. Other cities include, Mesa population 528,159, Chandler population 265,398, Scottsdale population 262,647 and Gilbert population 257,658. See all Maricopa County cities & populated places.
Maricopa County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Maricopa County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
| Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Tempe Junction | 158,368 | A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Surprise | 147,965 | The seventh most populous city in Arizona. |
| Goodyear | 90,622 | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Avondale | 88,914 | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Buckeye | 85,224 | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Queen Creek | 60,097 | Town in Arizona, United States |
| Sun City | 37,499 | Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Phoenix
Demographics
The population of Maricopa County increased by 16.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,817,117 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,874,996 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,947,505 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,017,723 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,093,648 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,172,905 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,256,143 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,327,184 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,402,403 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,485,414 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,579,081 | 2.05% | estimation process |
People born in Maricopa County (4)
People born in Maricopa County, including baseball player Bob Horner, US association football player Brooks Lennon, economist and executive David Chandler Thomas, .
More notable people
- Vanilla Bizcotti (actor) he was born in 17/02/1985
Arizona Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Tempe Junction | 158,368 | A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. |