Located in Pinal County, Arizona, Maricopa was established in 2003. Grew from about 1,000 people to over 73,000. Confusingly, the city of Maricopa is in Pinal County, not Maricopa County.
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Founded2003|Population73,275|Peak73,275(2024)|CountyPinal County
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Maricopa's identity and economy.
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2003Founded: Maricopa was founded during the mining era in Pinal County.
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2003Incorporated: Master-planned in desert.
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2010Explosive Growth: From 1,040 to 45,000 in one decade.
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Grew from about 1,000 people to over 73,000.
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Confusingly, the city of Maricopa is in Pinal County, not Maricopa County.
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One of the fastest-growing cities in U.S. history.
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Maricopa was founded in 2003.
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Maricopa has a population of approximately 73,275.
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