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Circle City, AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population

1,089

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

3,567

ZIP codes

0

Circle City and its ZIP codes

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Circle City at a glance

  • Circle City is about 55 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $41,875 a year, 48% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,700 (46% below Arizona) and median rent is $850 a month.

Housing and community stats

Circle City, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$41,875

Poverty rate

14.3%

Median home value

$214,700

Median rent

$850/mo

Homeownership

83.4%

Bachelor's or higher

17.7%

Median age

33.8

Average commute

47.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (207), Mexican Americans (182), Irish Americans (141).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Circle City.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$76,350

2,289,324 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$72,176

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$56B

FY 2026, $12,669 per person

Maricopa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Circle City, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.4%
  • Carpooled18.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other16.6%
  • Worked from home0.8%

Average one-way commute: 47.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Circle City, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

3,872

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

8,889

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

105° / 39°F

9.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Circle City, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.0%

U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.4%

U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts

Cities near Circle City

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MorristownCensus-designated place3.4 mi1
WittmannCensus-designated place4.2 mi1
SurpriseCity12 mi110.5
PeoriaCity14 mi176.7
WickenburgTown15 mi27
Sun City WestCensus-designated place16 mi11.9
Citrus ParkCensus-designated place21 mi5
El MirageCity21 mi9.9
Sun CityCensus-designated place22 mi14.4
YoungtownTown22 mi1.5
Litchfield ParkCity25 mi3.3
BuckeyeCity26 mi395.4
AnthemCensus-designated place27 mi7.9
GlendaleCity27 mi67.2
CongressCensus-designated place28 mi37.7
New RiverCensus-designated place29 mi56.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Circle City, AZ in?
Circle City is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the population of Circle City, AZ?
About 1,089 people live in Circle City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Circle City?
Nearby places include Morristown (3.4 mi), Wittmann (4.2 mi), Surprise (12 mi), Peoria (14 mi), Wickenburg (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023