Maricopa is a city located in Kern County California. Maricopa has a 2024 population of 1,004. Maricopa is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,023 in 2020.
The average household income in Maricopa is $54,453 with a poverty rate of 16.65%. The median age in Maricopa is 37.7 years: 37.6 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maricopa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 776 | 76.45% |
| Two or more races | 168 | 16.55% |
| Other race | 51 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 378 | 2.69 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 216 | 3.35 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 124 | 1.19 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Female | 29 | 4.17 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 9 | 2.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 15.44% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 5.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 6.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 262 | 37.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 14.31% |
| Some College | 152 | 21.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 411 | 311 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 215 | 105 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 73 | 41 |
| Other Race | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,714 | $19,612 | $22,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,088 | $24,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,667 | $30,250 | $23,259 |
| Some College | $38,125 | $0 | $38,333 |
$26,667
Average Earnings
$30,250
Average Male
$23,259
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.62% of Maricopa residents speak only English, while 23.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 546 | 108 | 19.78% |
| Hispanic | 338 | 57 | 16.86% |
| Multiple | 168 | 17 | 10.12% |
| Other | 51 | 9 | 17.65% |
16.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.92%
Male Poverty Rate
17.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maricopa is White, with 19.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maricopa is Multiple, with 10.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Some College | 12.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.06% |
| Female Employed | 8.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,458 | $65,551 |
| Households | $38,676 | $54,453 |
| Married Families | $47,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,579 | $29,064 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.83% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.9%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73%
Born in Maricopa
85.22%
Native Born
14.78%
Foreign Born
11.63%
Non Citizen
3.15%
Naturalized
85.22% of Maricopa residents were born in the United States, with 73% having been born in California. 11.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 981 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 985 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 990 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 995 | -4 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 999 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 1,004 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 1,009 | -9 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 1,018 | -7 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 1,025 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,023 | -1,131 | -52.51% |
| 2019 | 2,154 | 44 | 2.09% |
| 2018 | 2,110 | 74 | 3.63% |
| 2017 | 2,036 | 100 | 5.17% |
| 2016 | 1,936 | 116 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 1,820 | 162 | 9.77% |
| 2014 | 1,658 | 208 | 14.34% |
| 2013 | 1,450 | 165 | 12.84% |
| 2012 | 1,285 | 98 | 8.26% |
| 2011 | 1,187 | 32 | 2.77% |
| 2010 | 1,155 | 0 | 0% |