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Maricopa Unified School District
Maricopa Unified School District is a unified school district in Arizona with a community population of 71,536. The median household income is $96,311 and the median age is 37.0.
71,536
Population
452
People / sq mi
$96,311
Median Income
37.0
Median Age
Maricopa Unified School District covers 158 sq mi of land at 452.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 33.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$96,311
Median Household Income
$36,719
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$375,700
Median Home Value
$1,979
Median Rent
82.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.8%
High School+
22.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maricopa Unified School District serves a community with a population of 71,536 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arizona.
The median household income in Maricopa Unified School District is $96,311, with a per capita income of $36,719. The poverty rate is 5.4%.
Maricopa Unified School District is 50.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 33.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Maricopa Unified School District, 90.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Maricopa Unified School District is $375,700, with a median rent of $1,979. The homeownership rate is 82.8%.
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Data for Maricopa Unified School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0404720).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.