Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
4430871
Sex Ratio
99.3 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
1.5 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
1.4 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Maricopa County, AZ, exhibits a robust population growth rate of 1.5% over the past year, outpacing the state average of 1.3%. With a median age of 37.1, it is slightly younger than the state median of 38.4. The county's age dependency ratio of 63.1 indicates a balanced demographic, with a lower old-age dependency ratio (25.4) compared to the state (30.3), suggesting a healthier working-age population. Notably, Maricopa has a higher percentage of residents under 18 (23.1%) than the state average (22.2%), reflecting its appeal to families compared to other counties like Pima and Yavapai.
Dependency Rate
63.1 %
Median Age
37.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
15.6 %
Active Aging Index
82.3 %
Old Dependency Rate
25.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
37.7 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
1665560
Married-couple Household
790888
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
1.57 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.05 %
Average Household Size
2.62 p
Average Family Size
3.19 p
Household with Children (%)
31.8 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
29.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
34.6 %
Now Married
49.1 %
Widowed
4.8 %
Divorced
11.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.