Cities and Towns of Maricopa County in Arizona By Judy Hedding Updated July 27, 2016. Maricopa County is located in central Arizona and is one of 15 counties in Arizona. Maricopa County has more people than any other AZ county. Of the 10 largest cities in Arizona , 9 of them are in Maricopa County. The only city in the top 10 that isn't is Tucson, located in Pima County. Generally, when I refer to "Greater Phoenix" or "Metro Phoenix" on the pages of About.com Phoenix, I am referring to the metro area as defined by the U.S. Census . That's not the same as Maricopa County. Cities and Towns of Maricopa County, Arizona There isn't too much of a distinction between cities and towns here; suffice it to say that these are all incorporated areas with some sort of locally elected council and either a Mayor or a manager. Those places with a ("T") after the name are incorporated as towns.

Apache Junction* continue reading below our video Tipping Etiquette Around the World Mesa Wickenburg (T) Youngtown (T) *Apache Junction is partly in Maricopa County but most of the population lives on the Pinal County side. **Queen Creek is located in Maricopa County; part of it is located in Pinal County, but most of the population is in Maricopa County. Other Large Communities in Maricopa County, Arizona Some communities that you might have heard about aren't actually cities or towns. They are simply large unincorporated areas located within Maricopa County. Because they have more than just a few people living there, they are considered significant enough to be designated as a CDP (Census Designated Place) by the U.S. Census. These may be considered county islands , but many county islands are just small tracts of land.

You might be familiar with these CDPs within Maricopa County that are technically neither a city or a town: Aguila (west of Phoenix) New River (north of Phoenix) Rio Verde (northeast of Scottsdale) Sun City (northwest of Phoenix) Sun City West (northwest of Phoenix) Sun Lakes (southeast of Phoenix) Tonopah (west of Phoenix) Wittman (northwest, near Wickenburg) There are some community names that aren't on these lists that are in Maricopa County, but they are not cities, towns or even CDPs. They are actually just neighborhoods within the City of Phoenix. If you were looking for areas like Ahwatukee, Sunnyslope or Laveen check the urban villages of Phoenix listing . You still think I missed some? What about Arrowhead, Vistancia, DC Ranch, Grayhawk and Ocotillo? What about Desert Mountain, Trilogy and Marley Park? Those aren't cities and they aren't towns, although several of them are large enough to be cities. Those are simply master-planned communities . They are all located in one of the cities or towns listed above.

Maricopa County OpenBooks :: About : Maricopa County Profile Current Location | About Maricopa County | Profile Maricopa County Profile Maricopa is the nationâs fourth largest county in terms of population and has a population greater than 21 states. Twenty-five cities and towns are located in Maricopa County. Its largest city, Phoenix, is the County seat and State capital. Measuring 137 miles east to west and 102 miles north to south, Maricopa County covers 9,225 square miles, making it the 14th largest county in land area in the continental United States, and larger than seven states. Individuals and corporations make up 30% of total land ownership, with the remainder publicly owned. Climate and Topography Maricopa County is known world-wide for its unique climate and topography. Situated in the Sonora Desert, Maricopa County encompasses the majority of the Valley of the Sun and is home to many unique species of animals, insects and flora including saguaro, ocotillo, cactus wren, palo verde, peccary (javelina), scorpion, sotol, and many more.

The climate is highly sought after as a destination during winter, spring and fall months due to pleasant temperatures and very mild weather patterns. The summer months in the County are some of the hottest in the United States, with daily temperatures often reaching over 100Â°F, usually for 100+ days of the year. The humidity levels are typically relatively low during the summer months, which significantly tempers this rather extreme heat. One of the more unique aspects of Maricopaâs climate is the annual monsoon which brings in very heavy rains beginning in mid-summer and continuing through early fall. Maricopa County is surrounded on the north, east and west by various mountain ranges. Several rivers also cross the County, including the Salt, Gila, Verde, Agua Fria, and Hassayampa rivers. The center of the valley is interrupted by several buttes and some smaller mountain ranges scattered throughout the County. This variety in topography provides incredible recreational opportunities, climatic diversity, geologic variety, numerous reservoirs and the development of several canals. Tonto National Forest borders the County on the east, Sonora Desert National Monument is in the south, and numerous wilderness areas and regional parks dot the landscape throughout the County.

Maricopa County is one of the most beautiful and unique areas in the nation. Local Economy and Business Environment The unique aspects of Maricopa Countyâs population, climate and government policies have laid the foundation for a unique and vibrant economy and a supportive business environment. The majority of the economic activity in the County takes place within and immediately surrounding the population center, which is located in the north-central portion of the County and extends all the way to the eastern border, with limited base industry activity extending beyond into the adjacent counties. Maricopa County has also been among the first local government entities in Arizona to take a leadership role in the diversifying of the economic base. Aggressive and strategic economic development activities have already occurred and will continue into the future. The County has a full-service economy that provides large markets in retail, health care, research, customer service, entertainment, financial and banking, wholesale trade, agricultural, arts and cultural, construction, manufacturing, light industry, distribution, and recreation and leisure services. Maricopa Countyâs economic base continues to evolve and become more diverse. The reliance on tourism and construction is decreasing as other industries grow.

Maricopa Countyâs quality of life, cost of living, skilled workforce, good universities and favorable business climate contribute to the improvement of its economy. Cultural and Recreational Amenities The cultural and recreational amenities offered in Maricopa County are multifaceted and take advantage of the wonderful climate and geographic opportunities. The valley is home to numerous artistic performing groups such as the Phoenix Symphony and Arizona Ballet, as well as historical and art museums including the Phoenix Art Museum and Heard Museum. Numerous convention centers and auditorium facilities carry national and international performances, ranging from the Broadway Series musicals to contemporary rock concerts to world-class orchestras. Nationally recognized theatres such as the Orpheum, Herberger and several publicly owned theatres provide high-quality entertainment. Outdoor recreation is also readily available with hundreds of miles of horse-back riding trails, hiking trails, biking trails for road and mountain bikes, rock climbing facilities, regional and municipal parks, and National Forests and Monuments. Numerous reservoirs are easily accessible for fishing, boating, kayaking, sailing, and swimming activities.

The Salt River cuts directly through the metropolitan area providing additional water activities including river floating through the Tonto National Forest and water activities such as sculling and kayaking along Tempe Town Lake. In addition, Maricopa County operates the most extensive regional park system in the United States at over 120,000 acres. For botanists and wildlife lovers, the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Gardens provide a close-up view of many local and foreign species of flora and animal life. The valley is also full of other special events and specialty entertainment venues, including movie theatres, theme parks, fairs, horse shows, car shows, luxury auctions, holiday events, cultural festivals, many special interest conventions and numerous professional sports venues. Professional sports teams include the Arizona Cardinals (National Football League); Arizona Diamondbacks (Major League Baseball); the Phoenix Coyotes (National Hockey League); the Phoenix Mercury (Womenâs National Basketball Association); and the Phoenix Suns (National Basketball Association). Maricopa County is home to many other professional sports and events including thoroughbred horse and greyhound racing, golf, car and boat racing, and minor league baseball.

Several spring training baseball parks are located within the boundaries of Maricopa County, providing facilities for the Major League spring training games for Arizonaâs Cactus League and housing minor league training facilities for 9 Major League teams. The City of Glendale is home to the new University of Phoenix Football Stadium, which opened in 2006 and was home to Super Bowl XLII. The area is world famous for golfing and golf tournaments such as the Waste Management Open. NASCAR racing is conducted at Phoenix International Raceway and speed boating is conducted at Firebird raceway. Sports fans can also enjoy a variety of intercollegiate athletics on ASUâs Tempe campus and at several local community colleges. Thefts: 3647 Auto thefts: 1082 Health of residents in Maricopa County based on CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Questionnaires from 2003 to 2012: General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) is 3.5. This is about average. 76.9% of residents exercised in the past month. This is about average.

45.0% of residents smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives. This is about average. 71.4% of adult residents drank alcohol in the past 30 days. This is about average. 69.1% of residents visited a dentist within the past year. This is about average. Average weight of males is 193 pounds. This is about average. Average weight of females is 158 pounds. This is about average. 26.6% of residents keep firearms around their homes. This is about average.

Single-family new house construction building permits: 2007: 20183 buildings, average cost: $208,600 2008: 9643 buildings, average cost: $239,800 2009: 6416 buildings, average cost: $237,000 2010: 5615 buildings, average cost: $234,300 2011: 6323 buildings, average cost: $240,100 2012: 10189 buildings, average cost: $260,300 2013: 10835 buildings, average cost: $277,200 2014: 9836 buildings, average cost: $298,100 Number of permits per 10,000 residents Average cost (in $1000s) Graphs represent county-level data.

Detailed 2008 Election Results Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2013: $1,413 (0.7%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2013: $1,166 (0.7%) Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2013: 17.7% (10.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.9% for Black residents, 31.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 29.2% for American Indian residents, 27.8% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 34.7% for other race residents, 19.5% for two or more races residents) Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2013: 17.7% Maricopa County: Arizona: 18.6% (10.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.9% for Black residents, 31.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 29.2% for American Indian residents, 27.

8% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 34.7% for other race residents, 19.5% for two or more races residents) Median age of residents in 2013: 35 years old (Males: 34 years old, Females: 36 years old) (Median age for: White residents: 43 years old, Black residents: 30 years old, American Indian residents: 28 years old, Asian residents: 35 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 25 years old, Other race residents: 26 years old) Area name: Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Maricopa County is $638 a month.

Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $770 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $1122 a month. Maricopa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential 2012 air pollution in Maricopa County: Carbon Monoxide: 0.430 ppm (standard limit: 9 ppm). Near U.S. average. Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.02 ppm (standard limit: 0.053 ppm). Significanly above U.S. average. Ozone (1-hour): 0.030 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Near U.S. average. Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual: 36.2 µg/m3. Significanly above U.S. average. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual: 8.7 µg/m3(standard limit: 15.0 µg/m3). Near U.S. average.

Sulfur Oxides Annual: 0.001 ppm (standard limit: 0.03 ppm). Near U.S. average.

Local government website: Average size of farms: 297 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $350,797 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $1679.70 The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 20.29% The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 47.25% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $277,211 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 37.06% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 100.00% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $90,386 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 78.10% Average age of principal farm operators: 53 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 32.42 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 6

1.99% Corn for grain: 168 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 14137 harvested acres Upland cotton: 50354 harvested acres Vegetables: 17,010 harvested acres Land in orchards: 10,832 acres Earthquake activity: Maricopa County-area historical earthquake activity is near Arizona state average.

It is 429% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 259.7 miles away from Maricopa County center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 209.3 miles away from the county center, causing $33,000,000 total damage On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 259.0

 miles away from the county center On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 220.1 miles away from the county center On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 210.9 miles away from Maricopa County center On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 408.6 miles away from the county center, causing $50,000,000 total damage Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW) Most recent natural disasters: ArizonaHurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-

3241): September 12, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3241, Natural disaster type: Hurricane ArizonaEdge Fire Complex, Incident Period: July 21, 2005 to July 24, 2005, Fire Management Assistance Declared: July 22, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-FM-2570, Natural disaster type: Fire ArizonaCave Creek Fire Complex, Incident Period: June 21, 2005 to July 7, 2005, Fire Management Assistance Declared: June 22, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-FM-2561, Natural disaster type: Fire ArizonaBobby Fire, Incident Period: June 8, 2005 to June 13, 2005, Fire Management Assistance Declared: June 8, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-FM-2559, Natural disaster type: Fire ArizonaSevere Storms And Flooding, Incident Period: October 21, 2000 to November 8, 2000

, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1347): October 27, 2000, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1347, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood ArizonaSevere Storms, High Winds and Flooding, Incident Period: September 14, 1999 to September 23, 1999, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1304): October 15, 1999, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1304, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood, Wind ArizonaSevere Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Incident Period: January 5, 1993 to March 6, 1993, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-977): January 19, 1993, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-977, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood ArizonaFlooding, Severe Storm, Incident Period: July 8, 1990 to September 14, 1990, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (

DR-884): December 6, 1990, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-884, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood ArizonaSEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: February 19, 1980, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-614): February 19, 1980, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-614, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood ArizonaSEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: December 21, 1978, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-570): December 21, 1978, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-570, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood 4 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Maricopa County (14) is near the US average (12). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10 Emergencies Declared: 1 Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Fires: 3, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Class of Workers Health care and social assistance (17%) Retail trade (11%) Accommodation and food services (7%) Finance and insurance (6%) Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%) Other services, except public administration (5%) Health care and social assistance (20%) Retail trade (13%) Accommodation and food services (8%) Finance and insurance (8%) Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%) Other services, except public administration (6%) Most common occupations in 2013 (%) Sales and related occupations (13%) Management occupations (12%) Construction and extraction occupations (9%) Office and administrative support occupations (8%) Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (6%) Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%) Production occupations (5%) Office and administrative support occupations (21%) Sales and related occupations (13%) Education, training, and library occupations (8%) Management occupations (8%) Personal care and service occupations (7%) Business and financial operations occupations (6%) Food preparation and serving related occupations (6%) Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%): Mexico (65%) Most common first ancestries reported in Maricopa County (%): German (14%) United

 States or American (6%) Italian (5%) Means of transportation to work: Drove a car alone: 1,050,341 (75%) Carpooled: 214,231 (15%) Bus or trolley bus: 26,947 (2%) Streetcar or trolley car: 464 (0%) Subway or elevated: 289 (0%) Railroad: 405 (0%) Worked at home: 51,719 (4%) Owners and renters by unit type in % Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($) People in group quarters in Maricopa County, Arizona in 2000: 8,138 people in other noninstitutional group quarters 7,823 people in nursing homes 6,922 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) 5,870 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) 5,235 people in state prisons 2,118 people in other group homes 1,591 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse 1

,249 people in federal prisons and detention centers 756 people in unknown juvenile institutions 741 people in homes for the mentally ill 643 people in military barracks, etc.

630 people in other nonhousehold living situations 516 people in homes for the mentally retarded 474 people in other types of correctional institutions 447 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards 373 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill 293 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere 207 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill 166 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill 164 people in job corps and vocational training facilities 153 people in religious group quarters 125 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children 116 people in homes for the physically handicapped 81 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children 81 people in other workers' dormitories 77 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded 73 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped 38 people in military transient quarters for temporary residents 21 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children 20 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents 6 people in

 institutions for the deaf 4 people in military disciplinary barracks 3 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse 2 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms People in group quarters in Maricopa County, Arizona in 2010: 12,258 people in college/university student housing 9,581 people in state prisons 7,997 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities 7,902 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities 4,037 people in group homes intended for adults 2,611 people in other noninstitutional facilities 2,137 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness 1,658 people in residential treatment centers for adults 1,408 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers 1,126 people in federal prisons 744 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional) 656 people in military barracks and dormitories (nondisciplinary) 353 people in correctional facilities intended for juveniles 259 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals and psychiatric

 units in other hospitals 213 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional) 109 people in correctional residential facilities 70 people in in-patient hospice facilities 29 people in hospitals with patients who have no usual home elsewhere 25 people in federal detention centers 2 people in military disciplinary barracks and jails 2 people in residential schools for people with disabilities Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $57,499.

5.01% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($48,941 average adjusted gross income) Here: Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 17.4 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 17.4 Births per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 14.8 Births per 1000 population in Maricopa County Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.5 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 7.0 Deaths per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 6.7 Deaths per 1000 population in Maricopa County Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.9 Infant deaths per 10

00 live births from 2000 to 2006: 6.4 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2007 to 2013: 5.9 Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Maricopa County Population without health insurance coverage in 2013: 19.8% Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2013: 11.8% Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Maricopa County All 18-64 40-64 50-64 Under 19 Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Maricopa County Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 443,377 (374,720 aged, 68,657 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 152,085 (14%) Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental

 medical insurance (Medicare) Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) Most common underlying causes of death in Maricopa County, Arizona in 1999 - 2014: Atherosclerotic heart disease (31662) Households: 3,763,940 In family households: 3,138,026 (650,440 male householders, 282,374 female householders) 675,057 spouses, 1,144,635 children (1,062,824 natural, 25,811 adopted, 56,000 stepchildren), 89,562 grandchildren, 49,169 brothers or sisters, 41,379 parents, 65,445 other relatives, 109,833 non-relatives In nonfamily households: 625,914 (233,548 male householders (166,796 living alone)), 245,22

1 female householders (198,416 living alone)), 147,145 nonrelatives In group quarters: 53,177 (28,412 institutionalized population) Size of family households: 371,431 2-persons, 195,556 3-persons, 180,822 4-persons, 99,790 5-persons, 47,040 6-persons, 38,175 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 365,212 1-person, 91,784 2-persons, 14,202 3-persons, 5,107 4-persons, 1,546 5-persons, 548 6-persons, 370 7-or-more-persons. 544,876 married couples with children. 186,752 single-parent households (51,395 men, 135,357 women). 75.9% of residents of Maricopa County speak English at home. 19.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (48% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 19% speak English not well, 14% don't speak English at all). 2.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 8% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).

1.6% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (55% speak English very well, 28% speak English well, 14% speak English not well, 3% don't speak English at all). 1.0% of residents speak other language at home (74% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 6% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all). In fiscal year 2004: Population and Growth Data for Maricopa County and Metro Phoenix By Judy Hedding Updated September 01, 2016. What is the population of Maricopa County? Maricopa County is where Phoenix, Arizona is located. Other major Arizona cities like Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe and Glendale, are also in Maricopa County. The U.S. Census Bureau provides county population statistics at each full Census in years ending in a "0", as well as population estimates at various intermediate years.

Population of Maricopa County, 2015 4,167,947 Maricopa County Population Growth since 2010: 350,830 or 8.4% From July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2015, Maricopa County had the second highest numeric increase in population of all counties in the U.S. Maricopa County has the 4th largest population of counties in the U.S. By How Many People Did Maricopa County's Population Grow Every Single Day? From April 1, 2000 to April 1, 2010 the population of Maricopa County grew by about 204 people per day. From April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015 the population of Maricopa County grew by about 163 people per day. continue reading below our video Tipping Etiquette Around the World Those are net figures, meaning it takes into account how many people left Maricopa County or passed away during that time.

Population of Phoenix Metro Area / Greater Phoenix, 2015 The Census defines the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as including both Maricopa and Pinal counties. The 2015 estimate put the population at 4,574,531 making it the 10th largest metro area in the U.S. What is the Second Largest County in Arizona? Pima County, where the City of Tucson is located, is the second largest count in Arizona. It grew 16.2% from 2000 (population 843,746) to 2010 (population 980,263), with a net growth of 37 people per day. It grew 3.0% from 2010 (population 980,263) to 2015 (population 1,010,025), with a net growth of 16 people per day. You Might Also Want to Know...

Visitors - Cities and Communities in Pinal County Visitors Ak-Chin The AK-Chin Indian Community, which consists of both Tohono O’odham (Papago) and Pima Indians, is in the northwest part of Pinal County. The reservation land, at an elevation of approximately 1,186 feet, lies in the Sonoran Desert. State Route 238 intersects the reservation at its northernmost and easternmost corners. The new State Route 347 runs through the reservation, connecting Interstate 8 and I-10. Apache Junction Apache Junction is located on the eastern rim of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, near the foot of the scenic Superstition Mountains at the junction of U.S. 60 and 89 and state Highway 88. Apache Junction is easily accessible by U.S. 60, the Superstition Freeway. Apache Junction lies primarily in Pinal County, adjoining Maricopa County to the west. It was incorporated in 1978. Arizona City Arizona City is a planned community at the midpoint of the Phoenix-Tucson corridor, one of the more rapidly developing areas of the state.

Surrounded by productive agricultural land, Arizona City has both industrial and commercially zoned areas, along with such amenities as a 48-acre lake, an 18-hole golf course and several parks. Casa Grande Casa Grande, the second largest community in Pinal County, was founded in 1879 and incorporated in 1915, is named for the famous Hohokam Indian ruins 20 miles to the northeast. Known as a “community first” hometown, Casa Grande is a forward-looking city yet one that has retained its small-town charm. Coolidge Coolidge, halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, is the commercial center of Arizona’s cotton industry. In 1925, after construction of the Coolidge Dam transformed the flat desert into rich farm and ranch land, R.J. Jones laid out an 80-acre site to found the city. The city’s name honors the U.S. President who dedicated Coolidge Dam in 1930. Florence The Town of Florence is located within central Pinal County, approximately 61 miles from the City of Phoenix and 70 miles from the City of Tucson.

The Town of Florence is geographically situated upon a level plain, and is adjacent to the Gila River flood plain. Gila River Indian Community Gila River Indian Community is located on 372,000 acres in south-central Arizona, south of Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler. The reservation was established by an Act of Congress in 1859. The tribal administrative offices and departments are located in Sacaton and serve residents throughout the seven community districts. Kearny Kearny was founded in 1958, and is named for Brevet Major General Stephen Watts Kearny. With Kit Carson serving as guide, General Kearny led 100 dragoons through this area on his way to California. The official log of this trip kept by Lt. William H. Emory records under the dates of November 5 and 6, 1846 that the group camped near the junction of the Gila and San Pedro Rivers near the town of Winkelman. On November 7, they traveled down the Gila and camped that night at the junction of the Gila River and a creek that Lt. Emory named Mineral Creek, because of it's rich mineral content.

Mammoth At mile post #116 you can see the San Pedro River, and you will also be entering the town of Mammoth. Mammoth took its name from the Old Mammoth Mine, located above the town in the late 1800's. It was said the gold ore deposits were of mammoth proportions, hence the name. In 1895 the Mammoth Mine changed hands while a new system of milling was introduced. This was the beginning of the last gold mining revival in Arizona. Mammoth enjoyed renewed importance in 1936 when molybdenum production began. It is located in the San Pedro valley along with San Manuel six miles south, and with Oracle, make up the tri-community area. Maricopa Maricopa is located 16 miles south of Interstate 10 in western Pinal County. The area was first described by Father Eusebio Francisco Kino in 1694 as an established agriculture community populate by Native Americans. In the 1870s, the railroad found its way to the area along what is now State Route 347 (Maricopa Road or the John Wayne Parkway).

Oracle Oracle was named after a ship that was built in Bath, Maine and launched on October 3, 1876. Albert Weldon came across the sea in this ship. A storm overtook the clipper. Through the raging gales and mountainous sea the ship rode. The Oracle floated to port crippled, Its canvas in shreds and her masts broken. Nothing but providence, Weldon said, saved her from the reefs and cliffs. On her name plate, in salt-flecked letters, were the words "The Oracle." Weldon came to Tucson with Jimmy Lee and Alex McKay to hunt for gold. Weldon staked the first claim and in gratitude and in his faith in providence called the mine "The Oracle." San Manuel The district around San Manuel was prospected prior to the Civil War, but there was little or no production until 1881. In the San Manuel group there are claims located in 1906 that have been held continuously to the present time. In 1944, the Magma Copper Company purchased existing mining claims in the area and launched a program of exploration and development that resulted in the present-day mine, mill, smelter, refinery and community.

For the name of its new mine, Magma retained the old claim name, San Manuel, patron saint of one of the early day prospectors. Because of the isolation and immensity of the new mining project, construction to provide adequate housing for employees began in mid-l952. The town was later opened for private home ownership and real estate development. It is now 100 per cent privately owned. It is located on State Highway 76 south (left) of Highway 77 between Mammoth and Oracle. San Tan Valley San Tan Valley is Pinal County’s newest and largest named area. Approximately 80,000 people call San Tan Valley home. The community is nestled among the foothills of the San Tan Mountains and boasts a wonderful park and recreation area, the San Tan Mountain Park. People of all ages call San Tan Valley home with a variety of golf communities, age-restricted communities and family neighborhoods. Gold Canyon Gold Canyon is an unincorporated community at the foot of the scenic Superstition Mountains. Hiking, biking and horse trails are abundant in Gold Canyon and there are several golf courses and resort style communities.

It’s about a 40 minute car ride to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport but a world apart. The desert area in and around Gold Canyon boasts abundant wildlife such as Gambel’s quail, roadrunners, cactus wrens, coyotes, javelina and jackrabbits. Gold Canyon is close enough to city amenities but far enough away for stargazing and outdoor recreation. Marana Most of the Town of Marana lies in Pima County but the town, which is situated north of Tucson along Interstate 10, recently annexed a small area above the Pinal-Pima County line northeast of where I-10 enters Pima County. The Town’s planning boundaries extend beyond its current incorporated areas so the prospect of additional Pinal County land becoming part of the Town is a possibility. Arizona Population 2016 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs) Arizona Population 2016 6,927,347 Our latest estimate puts the population of Arizona at 6,927,347 in 2016.

This shows growth of about half a million from the official 2010 census results, which recorded a population of 6,392,017. From 1990 to 2000, Arizona was the second fastest growing state, increasing it's population by nearly 40 percent . From 2010 to 2015, Arizona was the seventh fastest growing state, posting a cumulative growth of 6.82%. What is the Population of Arizona? Although Arizona is the sixth largest state in the USA by area, it is the 14th largest state by population size. Since becoming the 48th state to be admitted to the USA in 1912, Arizona has grown rapidly from 200,000 people to nearly seven million today. Much of that growth has come in the past 40 years -- in 1970 there were less than two million people in Arizona. The population of Arizona is concentrated around Phoenix, the state capital, and Tucson, its second largest city.

The largest county in Arizona by population is Maricopa County, which is home to 4.1 million of the state's 6.9 million people. Containing over 60% of the state's population, Maricopa encompasses nine of the state's ten largest cities. Area in Miles (Rank) 113,990 (6) State Capital Phoenix How Many People Live in Arizona ? 6,927,347 Arizona Population Chart Population History Arizona was admitted to the Union in 1912 as the final state of the lower 48. Arizona's population at statehood was just over 200,000 people, which ranked 45th of the 48 states . In the hundred years since, its population has grown rapidly, consistently posting annual growth rates of over 3%. Since the most recent official estimate from the US Census in 2015 (6,828,065) , we estimate that the population has increased by nearly 100,000. If this rate is sustained, Arizona will surpass 7 million citizens in early 2017, becoming the 14th state to reach this mark.

Population Data via US Census Arizona Growth Rate Source: DPPed The copper star on Arizona's state flag represents the state's role as the largest copper producer in the US. Arizona is one of the oldest Indian settlements in the country. One-fourth of the state is made up of forests, including the 11.2 million acre National Forest. The bridge at Lake Havasu is constructed of the stones used to construct the original London Bridge. The state has over 3,900 mountain peaks and summits. The Grand Canyon, one of Arizona's most famous landmarks, has exposed stone that dates back over 1 billion years. Jerome, Arizona, was once a copper mining town. Once the mines closed, the population dropped to just 50 people. Arizona has the highest amount of land designated as Indian land. The oldest Indian settlement, Oraibi, is located in Arizona. Arizona Population Density by County Population % of State Arizona Population Growth Rate by County Overall, most of the counties in Arizona experienced growth between the Census taken in 2010 and the Census Bureau estimates taken in 2015.

Greenlee County, located right along the eastern border of the state, has seen the most growth during this time period, posting a 14.27% population increase over 5 years. Trailing behind is Maricopa County, which has experienced 8.95% growth during the same time period. Neighboring Pima County has grown by 7.17%, followed by Yavapai County at 7.17%. As far as population declines, Arizon has fared better than many other states that have seen significant declines in recent years. The biggest drop came in the southeastern county of Cohise County, which had a population decline of 4.08%. La Paz County, Santa Cruz County and Gila County round out the remaining counties that have experienced population declines from 2010 to 2015. Population Pyramid To compare Arizona to other states, click here . Population by Race Population Percentage Taking into account origin, 30.7% of people in Arizona report Hispanic or Latino origin. The largest individual ancestry group in Arizona is Mexican (25.8%), followed by German (16.5%), English (10.3%) and Irish (10.9%%).

Some experts believe that Arizona will become a minority-majority state by the year 2027 based on current demographic trends. Beginning in 2003, the number of births to Hispanics outnumbered the number of births by non-Hispanic whites. While this trend continued for several years after that, the trend reversed in 2011. The southern and central regions of the state remain mostly inhabited by Mexican Americans. The population of African Americans within the state has also grown significantly in recent years, with Phoenix's population in this demographic doubling from 1990 to 2005. Asian Americans also inhabit the state, with the largest subgroup being Filipinos, with over 53,000 recorded during the 2010 Census. Arizona's Native American population is one of the largest in the US (only California and Oklahoma have more). The state is also home to more speakers of Native American languages than any other state -- more than 85,000 people are able to speak Navajo and more than 10,000 are able to speak Apache. Languages Spoken in Arizona

Question: What is the biggest city in Maricopa county?
Answer: Phoenix