Who moves to Maricopa, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Pinal County, AZ, home of Maricopa, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 38,615from other US counties
- Moved out
- 24,877to other US counties
- Net
- +13,738more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 97tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 20,751 |
| Pima County, AZ (Tucson) | 1,428 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 618 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 505 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 416 |
| San Bernardino County, CA (San Bernardino) | 317 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 312 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 277 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 275 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 266 |
| Navajo County, AZ | 245 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 241 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 11,753 |
| Pima County, AZ (Tucson) | 1,317 |
| Navajo County, AZ | 309 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 262 |
| Gila County, AZ | 220 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 172 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 151 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 150 |
| Utah County, UT (Provo) | 144 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 140 |
| Coconino County, AZ (Flagstaff) | 136 |
| Cochise County, AZ | 122 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 23,701 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Arizona and 14,914 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 618 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 505 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 416 |
| San Bernardino County, CA (San Bernardino) | 317 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 312 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 277 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 275 |
| Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) | 266 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Navajo County, AZ | 309 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 262 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 172 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 151 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 150 |
| Utah County, UT (Provo) | 144 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 140 |
| Coconino County, AZ (Flagstaff) | 136 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Maricopa come from?
Most people moving into Pinal County, AZ come from nearby counties, led by Maricopa County, AZ (20,751 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Maricopa move to?
The top destination is Maricopa County, AZ (11,753 people). Farther away, the most popular is Navajo County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Maricopa or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 38,615 people moved into Pinal County, AZ from elsewhere in the US and 24,877 moved out, a net gain of 13,738 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Maricopa with any city it trades people with, like Maricopa vs Los Angeles, Maricopa vs San Diego, Maricopa vs Riverside, Maricopa vs San Bernardino.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Maricopa.