Located in Maricopa County, Arizona, Buckeye was established in 1888. Buckeye was named the fastest-growing large city in America by the U.S. Census. Grew from 6,500 in 2000 to over 118,000 — an 1,800% increase.
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Founded1888|Population118,573|Peak118,573(2024)|CountyMaricopa County
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1888Irrigation Colony Founded: Named for Buckeye Canal irrigation project.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Buckeye's identity and economy.
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2000Phoenix Exurban Boom: Explosive growth as Phoenix sprawls west.
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2020Fastest Growing U.S. City: Census names Buckeye fastest-growing large city.
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Irrigation Colony Founded
1942Government
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Fastest Growing U.S. City
Did You Know?
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Buckeye was named the fastest-growing large city in America by the U.S. Census.
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Grew from 6,500 in 2000 to over 118,000 — an 1,800% increase.
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Named for the Buckeye Canal, not Ohio.
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Buckeye is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Buckeye was founded in 1888.
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