Maricopa County is one of the largest, most scenic and fastest-growing counties in the United States. Home of the Arizona Capitol and more than half of the state’s population, the metropolitan area of Maricopa County is Arizona’s political and economic center.
Room For Growth
The land area of Maricopa County is larger than six states: Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Source: GPEC Analysis
Explore the Outdoors
Maricopa County boasts one of the largest regional park systems in the United States.
Catch a Game
Maricopa County has a professional team in every major sports league and hosts 15 MLB teams for Spring Training each year.
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Maricopa County’s population is over 4 million, making it the fourth-largest county in the U.S.
Source: US Census Annual Estimates of Resident Population, 2019
14%
The county’s population is projected to grow 14.0% from 2019 to 2029.
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
62%
Maricopa County is home to 62% of the state’s population
Source: Census Quick Facts 2019
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