Arizona County Agricultural Economy Profiles: Maricopa County, AZ (2020)

Abstract

Maricopa County is located in central Arizona and is home to the state capital Phoenix. It is Arizona’s most populous county, with more than 4.4 million inhabitants. Only 2.4% of the county’s population resides in rural areas. Maricopa County represents the largest county economy in the state. Top industries include a growing high-tech industry, manufacturing, and financial services. The county is also home to several higher education institutions including Arizona State University. On-farm agriculture accounts for approximately 0.3% of all private employment and directly contributes $89.4 million in GDP to the county’s $247.6 billion economy.