Maricopa County, Arizona
Maricopa County (/ˌmærɪˈkoʊpə/ MARR-i-KOH-pə) is a county in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,420,568,[1] making it the state's most populous county. It is more populous than 23 states.
| Maricopa County, Arizona | |
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 Location in the state of Arizona | |
 Arizona's location in the U.S. | |
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| Founded | February 14, 1871 |
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| Seat | Phoenix |
| Largest City | Phoenix |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
9,224 sq mi (23,890 km²) 9,200 sq mi (23,828 km²) 24 sq mi (62 km²), 0.3 |
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| Time zone | Mountain: UTC-7 |
| Website: www.maricopa.gov | |
| Named for: Maricopa people | |
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The county seat is Phoenix,[2] the state capital and fifth-most populous city in the country.
Maricopa County, Arizona Media
Percent of people living in poverty across metro Phoenix in 2016; the darker the red, the higher the concentration of poverty
Ethnic origins in Maricopa County
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Maricopa County, Arizona". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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