Maricopa, Arizona Income Statistics
Maricopa Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Maricopa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,865 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $59,021 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.4% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 10.5% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 9.7% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Maricopa is about 21% higher than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Maricopa (4.4%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 10% of adults in Maricopa earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Maricopa, Arizona grew by 55.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $96,865 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.4% per year.
Maricopa has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2018, at 16% higher. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in Maricopa
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Households by income, 2024
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About 9,490 households (47.7% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 9.6% of households in Maricopa had an income under $35,000 and 21.7% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Maricopa has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (26.1% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (2.1% vs 6.4%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 484 | 2.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 244 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 412 | 2.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 761 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,335 | 6.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,580 | 18.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,570 | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,180 | 26.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,381 | 12.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,929 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 19,876 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 5,208 residents (10.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 12.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.5% of Maricopa residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 21.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 19.4% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Maricopa has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (21.5% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (10.5% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 7,724 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 4,126 | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,559 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,118 | 8.3% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,063 | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,792 | 13.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,709 | 21.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,449 | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 5,208 | 10.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 49,747 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 15.5% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Maricopa
| Metric | Maricopa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.516 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $69,258 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $56,285 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.7% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Maricopa, it is 0.516, lower than Arizona's 0.548, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 23% more than women's income in Maricopa, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 23% wage gap accumulates to roughly $454,055 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Maricopa, Arizona has narrowed from about 21% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2011, and was narrowest at 16% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,753 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Maricopa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 22.3% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 37 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,587 people are unemployed in Maricopa, Arizona.
The average commute time in Maricopa is 37 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Maricopa, Arizona has fallen from 5.5% to 5.0% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.8% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.5% in 2022.
Maricopa has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. The gap has narrowed from 3.2 points in 2011 to 0.2 points in 2024, the closest it has been.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Maricopa, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Arizona, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Maricopa, Arizona.
How Rich Is Maricopa, Arizona?
Maricopa has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $96,865, about 21% higher than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How fast is household income rising in Maricopa, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Maricopa, Arizona rose 55%, from $62,484 to $96,865. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +55% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Maricopa in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Maricopa, Arizona was $95,266, up 5% from $90,888 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Maricopa in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Maricopa, Arizona was $75,560. By 2024 it had risen 28% to $96,865.
What is the Gini coefficient in Maricopa, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Maricopa is 0.516. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Maricopa, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Maricopa, Arizona has narrowed from about 21% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2011, and was narrowest at 16% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,753 since 2009.
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