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Community Profile.
A home for your businessPeople are drawn to Maricopa not only by its surroundings, but also by its small town atmosphere. Maricopa is an easygoing place where making friends comes naturally. The friendly atmosphere demonstrates the legacy of its pioneer past, when words were few and actions mattered.
With its quality of life, near perfect four-season climate and small-town atmosphere, Maricopa is a highly desirable place to live and work. Residents enjoy the benefits of small-town living. Very low crime rates, easy commuting, a full range of house types and prices, excellent air quality and a the opportunity to build a new city all combine to create a low-stress lifestyle.
Pinal County is the fastest growing county in Arizona. The City of Maricopa is the fastest growing city within the county. The city has been in a hypergrowth period, with a 150% increase from 2005 to 2007. More than 35,000 people reside within Maricopa.
Climate
Maricopa has an arid, semitropical climate, with little seasonal change during the year. Clear blue skies are typical on most days, with an average of 300 sunny days per year.
Demographics
2007 Maricopa Community Profile (30 pp/1.15 mb)
Prepared by Pat Davis and Associates
2005 Special Census (7 pp/259 kb)
Prepared by Management Assistant Paul Jepson
Profile of General Demographic Characteristics for Maricopa (2 pp/43 kb)
Special census completed in March 2004
2000 Dicennial Census
U.S. Census Bureau
Interim City Hall l 45145 W. Madison Ave. l P.O. Box 610 l Maricopa, AZ 85239
General Information: 520/568-9098 l email: press@maricopa-az.gov