Pinal County, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Arizona
The population of Pinal County, Arizona is 449,219 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Arizona. The median household income is $77,588, the median home value is $312,100, and the median age is 40.3.
The population of Pinal County has grown 35.5% since 2010 (379,106 → 513,862), a +2.20% annualized rate.
449,219
Population
+2.20%
Annual growth
84
People / sq mi
$77,588
Median Income
$312,100
Median Home Value
Pinal County covers 5,367 sq mi of land at 83.7 people per square mile.
About Pinal County, AZ
Pinal County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 50.9% of the population. Pinal County is a county in Arizona with a population of 449,219. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Arizona in the country, at #3 by population.
Households take in a median $77,588, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. About 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $312,100, with typical rent around $1,417.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 22.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. An unusually large 14.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Pinal County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Pinal County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Pinal County had a population of 379,106 in 2010 and 513,862 in 2024, a 35.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 513,862 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.24%.
513,862
Population (2024)
379,106
Population (2010)
513,862
Peak (2024)
2.24%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 379,106 |
| 2011 | 378,114 |
| 2012 | 382,371 |
| 2013 | 385,574 |
| 2014 | 395,563 |
| 2015 | 405,922 |
| 2016 | 417,312 |
| 2017 | 431,490 |
| 2018 | 446,524 |
| 2019 | 461,640 |
| 2020 | 430,213 |
| 2021 | 449,086 |
| 2022 | 465,476 |
| 2023 | 486,395 |
| 2024 | 513,862 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
40.3
Median Age
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Male
21.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 21.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $77,588+$716 vs state |
| Mean household income | $97,007 |
| Per-capita income | $35,245 |
| Poverty rate | 7.8%-1.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 50.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Pinal County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
70.8%
Public transit
14.9%
Work from home
31.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$312,100$-46,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,417
Median rent
80.5%
Homeownership rate
179,861
Total housing units
87.4%
Occupied
12.6%
Vacant
19.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.9%
With health insurance
96.3%
With broadband internet
50.9%
Foreign-born
10.1%
Veterans (18+)
16.7%
With a disability
80.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.1%
High School+
22.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pinal County, Arizona has a population of 449,219 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Arizona. Population density is 84 people per square mile.
The population of Pinal County has grown 35.5% since 2010 (379,106 → 513,862), a +2.20% annualized rate.
The median household income in Pinal County, Arizona is $77,588, with mean (average) household income of $97,007 and per-capita income of $35,245. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Pinal County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.0%), Hispanic or Latino (6.7%), Black or African American (5.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Pinal County, Arizona is 40.3 years. Residents are 48.0% female and 52.0% male.
The median home value in Pinal County is $312,100 and median monthly rent is $1,417. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 179,861 total housing units, 12.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Pinal County, Arizona is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Phoenix is among the largest cities associated with Pinal County, Arizona, with a population of 1,624,832.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.