Pima County, Arizona

Pima County: County in Arizona, United States

About

Pima County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, the population was 980,263 and a population density of 41 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,061,175 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tucson. The county was created 160 years ago in 1863.

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Location of Pima County on Arizona map.

Quick Facts about Pima County

Population : 1,061,175 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Arizona (United States)
Area : 23799 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.02%
Land as percent of area : 99.98%
Named for : Pima people
Altitude : 2,159 feet / 658 meters
Capital : Tucson
Establishment : January 01, 1864
Time Zone : America/Phoenix
Local time : 23:23:13 (21st December 2024)
Density : 45 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.62% (2010-2020)
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Pima County Courthouse
Pima County Courthouse image
Pima County Courthouse image

Geography

Pima County is located at 32°5'51"N 111°47'24"W (32.0973800, -111.7899500). It has 7 neighbors: Heroica Caborca, Cochise County, Graham County, Maricopa County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County and Yuma County.

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The largest city of Pima County is Tucson with a population of 553,571. Other cities include, Catalina population 7,569 and South Tucson population 5,742. See all Pima County cities & populated places.

Pima County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pima County.

City Name Population Title
Tucson 553,571 The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.
Casas Adobes 66,795 Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Marana 51,306 Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
Catalina Foothills 50,796 Census designated place
Oro Valley 46,678 Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
San Luis 36,242 Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
Sahuarita 32,327 Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Drexel Heights 27,749 Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Green Valley 21,391 Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Tanque Verde 16,901 Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Flowing Wells 16,419 Census designated place
Tucson Estates 12,192 Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
Picture Rocks 9,563 Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Catalina 7,569 Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Avra Valley 6,050 Census designated place
South Tucson 5,742 City in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Pima County has 7 neighbours.

  • Tucson

Demographics

The population of Pima County increased by 7.62% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 980,263 - census
2011 988,381 0.82% estimation process
2012 993,052 0.47% estimation process
2013 997,127 0.41% estimation process
2014 1,004,229 0.71% estimation process
2015 1,009,103 0.48% estimation process
2016 1,016,707 0.75% estimation process
2017 1,026,391 0.94% estimation process
2018 1,036,554 0.98% estimation process
2019 1,047,279 1.02% estimation process
2020 1,061,175 1.31% estimation process
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People born in Pima County (1)

American politician Raúl Grijalva was born in Pima County

Arizona Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Maricopa County 4,579,081 County in Arizona, United States
Phoenix 1,708,127 The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Tucson 553,571 The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.
Mesa 528,159 The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.
Pinal County 480,828 County in Arizona, United States
Chandler 265,398 The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Scottsdale 262,647 The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
Gilbert 257,658 The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
Glendale 255,307 The second most populous city in Arizona.
Yavapai County 240,226 County in Arizona, United States
Yuma County 217,824 County in Arizona, United States
Mohave County 217,206 County in Arizona, United States
Maryvale 208,189 Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Tempe 200,402 The third most populous city in Arizona.
Peoria 179,872 The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tempe Junction 158,368 A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.