Maricopa, AZ Demographics

A map of Maricopa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	30,353	28,735	45.2%	49.4%
Hispanic	19,331	16,165	28.8%	27.8%
Black	8,518	6,901	12.7%	11.9%
Multiracial	4,144	3,035	6.2%	5.2%
Native American/Other	2,744	1,680	4.1%	2.9%
Asian	2,073	1,609	3.1%	2.8%

Maricopa, Arizona has an estimated population of 67,163, a large increase from the 58,125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% White, 28.8% Hispanic, 12.7% Black, 6.2% Multiracial, 4.1% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Maricopa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Maricopa has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Maricopa, that probability was 66.0% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Maricopa is ranked the 19th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Maricopa was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Maricopa's White Population

30,353 residents of Maricopa, or 45.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Maricopa is lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Maricopa ranks 261st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maricopa's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Maricopa's population has decreased from 49.4% to 45.2%.

Maricopa is more White than neighboring Ak-Chin Village (2% White), Sacate Village (0% White), Casa Blanca (0% White), Wet Camp Village (0% White), and Stanfield (22.1% White).

Maricopa's Black Population

8,518 residents of Maricopa, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Maricopa is higher than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Maricopa ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maricopa's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. Black residents' share of Maricopa's population has increased from 11.9% to 12.7%.

Maricopa is more Black than neighboring Ak-Chin Village (0.9% Black), Sacate Village (0% Black), Casa Blanca (0% Black), Wet Camp Village (0% Black), and Stanfield (0% Black).

Maricopa's Asian Population

2,073 residents of Maricopa, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Maricopa is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Maricopa ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maricopa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.8%. Asian residents' share of Maricopa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Maricopa is more Asian than neighboring Ak-Chin Village (0% Asian), Sacate Village (0% Asian), Casa Blanca (0% Asian), Wet Camp Village (0% Asian), and Stanfield (0% Asian).

Maricopa's Hispanic Population

19,331 residents of Maricopa, or 28.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Maricopa is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Maricopa ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maricopa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Maricopa's population has increased from 27.8% to 28.8%.

Maricopa is more Hispanic than neighboring Ak-Chin Village (21.7% Hispanic), Sacate Village (0% Hispanic), Casa Blanca (5.7% Hispanic), and Wet Camp Village (0% Hispanic). Maricopa is less Hispanic than neighboring Stanfield (70.6% Hispanic).

Maricopa's Native American/Other Population

2,744 residents of Maricopa, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Maricopa is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Maricopa ranks 204th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maricopa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Maricopa's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.1%.

Maricopa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stanfield (0% Native American/Other). Maricopa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ak-Chin Village (72.9% Native American/Other), Sacate Village (100% Native American/Other), Casa Blanca (91.4% Native American/Other), and Wet Camp Village (100% Native American/Other).

Maricopa's Multiracial Population

4,144 residents of Maricopa, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Maricopa is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Maricopa ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maricopa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Maricopa's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.2%.

Maricopa is more Multiracial than neighboring Ak-Chin Village (2.5% Multiracial), Sacate Village (0% Multiracial), Casa Blanca (2.9% Multiracial), and Wet Camp Village (0% Multiracial). Maricopa is less Multiracial than neighboring Stanfield (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.