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Population Review

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.

Pinal County within Arizona · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

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 a county in Arizona with a population of 449,219. It ranks #3 among counties in Arizona by population. The median age is 40.3, older than the national median. The population is 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

The median household income in Pinal County is $77,588, near the US median of $74,580. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $312,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,417. The homeownership rate of 80.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pinal County reflects 22.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.9 minutes each way.

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%.

2024 · 514K20102024

513,862

Population (2024)

379,106

Population (2010)

513,862

Peak (2024)

2.24%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010379,106
2011378,114
2012382,371
2013385,574
2014395,563
2015405,922
2016417,312
2017431,490
2018446,524
2019461,640
2020430,213
2021449,086
2022465,476
2023486,395
2024513,862

Race & Ethnicity

White66.0%
Black or African American5.0%
Asian0.7%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)6.7%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

40.3

Median Age

48.0%

Female

52.0%

Male

21.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
13.3%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
11.3%
55–59
5.6%
60–64
6.1%
65–74
12.5%
75–84
7.1%
85+
1.8%

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 rate7.8%-1.1% vs state
Unemployment rate3.1%
Employment-to-population50.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
20.0%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Education & health care
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Construction
8.1%
Information
7.5%
Public administration
6.8%
Retail trade
6.4%

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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Common questions about Pinal County, AZ

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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.