Community Profile

Maricopa County, Arizona

This report explores how Maricopa County's community is changing and what makes it unique compared to the United States as a whole. Civic data about Maricopa County's residents, households, and housing is from the American Community Survey (ACS), conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Unlike the Census—which is an exact count of people and households every ten years—ACS statistics are estimated based on a representative survey sample of Maricopa County residents. The data is shown over five-year periods, rather than annually, to ensure greater accuracy at small geographies.

Age Demographics in Maricopa County, Arizona

Race and Ethnicity in Maricopa County, Arizona

The ACS adheres to definitions of race and ethnicity set forth by the 1997 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) standards. These categories are based on self-identification and are "not an attempt to define race biologically, anthropologically, or genetically," according to the Census Bureau.

According to the OMB standards, the category of "Hispanic" maps to the concept of ethnicity, not race, and so Maricopa County's percentage is not included in the race distribution chart above. A Maricopa County resident who identifies as Hispanic may be of any race or combination of races.

Educational Attainment in Maricopa County, Arizona

Educational attainment refers to the highest grade level or degree that a Maricopa County resident has completed. The data shown here only includes the population age 25 and over.

About the Data

All data is from the American Community Survey, 5-year estimates. The table numbers are as follows:

• Quick stats: Tables B01003, B25001, B01002, B19019 (left to right)

• Population distribution, by age and by race/ethnicity: DP05

• Median age: B01002

• Educational attainment: S1501. 

This report uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.