Pinal County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, having tripled in population size over the last 20 years. It is home to five cities (Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy and Maricopa), seven towns (Florence, Kearny, Mammoth, Marana, Queen Creek, Superior and Winkelman), and dozens of census-designated places, unincorporated communities, and major tourist attractions.
Room for Growth
There is nearly 239,000 acres of vacant land in Pinal County, including in cities with large manufacturers like Nikola and Lucid.
Copper Mining
Among the five Cs of AZ’s economic history is copper, and the state still produces more than half of the country’s supply. Pinal is at the heart of this production and forefront of sustainable advancements in the industry.
Explore the Outdoors
Pinal County has five state parks, four wilderness areas, three national monuments, two national forests and a national scenic trail, along with multiple skydiving facilities, motorsports clubs, aviation clubs, and off-roading opportunities.
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Pinal County’s population is close to half a million people, the third-largest county in AZ.
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, 2023
19.5%
The county’s population is projected to grow 19.5% from 2023 to 2032.
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, 2022
300000
The Renaissance Festival brings in 250,000-300,000 tourists over a two-month period annually.
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Copper Corridor & Mining
Pinal County is the home of Arizona’s rich mining history. More than 500 registered mines are key to the production in the state of more than half the country’s supply, and Copper Corridor, made of 11 mining and former mining communities primarily in the Pinal County area, is poised for increased tourism and economic development. Read more here.
Photo: David Howells via Resolution Copper
Educational Programming
The Superior Enterprise Center, in partnership with Central Arizona College and Resolution Copper Mine, offers free youth programs of vocational subjects including pipe and structural welding, pilot preparation, and basis aeronautics and physics.
Photo: Superior Enterprise Center
Outdoor Activities
From hiking to golf, zip lines to sky diving, and exploring the Lost Dutchman Mine and local ghost towns, there are activities aligning with the interests of anyone’s level of leisure or thrill.
Photo: Pinal County
Notable Locations
Pinal County is home to several well-known locations including the White Stallion Ranch, which has been featured in more than 100 movies; the Grande Sports World facility, which was named Best Training Facility by U.S. Soccer for three consecutive years and is home to the FC Barcelona residence academy; the tourist-heavy Renaissance Festival; and the World’s Smallest Museum.
Photo: Pinal County