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Maricopa is a city in the Gila River Valley in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. With 76,654 residents as of 2024, Maricopa is the second largest incorporated municipality in Pinal County.
This national recognition comes after the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office was named one of AZ Central’s Top Workplaces in Arizona for 2025 and received five Workplace Culture Excellence awards.
Maricopa County Human Services Programs include Head Start, independent living support for seniors and adults with disabilities, repair programs for homeowners, funeral assistance, support services for people experiencing homelessness, and assistance with rent and utilities.
Maricopa County's 2026 population is estimated at 4,724,969, reflecting a 0.76% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Maricopa County is the largest county in Arizona. The 2010 population was 3,825,183 and has grown 23.52% since 2010.
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Maricopa County is the central county of the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Office of Management and Budget renamed the metropolitan area in September 2018.
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