More people moved to Maricopa County last year than any other county in the country, according to new data. U.S. Census Bureau report.
context: We have held the title of “Fastest Growing County by Numbers” for most of the last decade.
By numbers: Maricopa County added 56,831 residents last year, up 1.3% from 2021.
- Our population is currently about 4.6 million.
- It is the fourth most populous county after Los Angeles County, Cook County, Illinois, and Harris County, Texas.
State of play: Tens of thousands of people who moved here during the remote work era of the pandemic have chosen to stay. And with high-paying employers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. coming to Silicon Valley, more people are choosing to live here, said the president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Chris Camacho tells his Axios Phoenix.
- The past decade has seen a national trend of people moving to warmer climates, giving Arizona a natural advantage.
- Yes, but: Camacho said the Valley’s commitment to creating “one of the nation’s most dynamic, innovation-driven economies” sets it apart from other Sunbelt cities.
Reality check: While many leaders applaud Valley’s growth, more people can lead to more complex issues.
What they say: “Our challenge is to create new people, new ideas and policies that ensure that development is sustainable, water is available for all and our growth does not reduce our quality of life. , is to balance the interests of the new business…in a statement.
