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Maricopa, Arizona

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.
Founded 2003 | Population 73,275 | Peak 73,275 (2024) | County Pinal County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Maricopa, Arizona

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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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Complete Historical Timeline

1942 Government
Military Presence
2003 Culture
Founded
2003 Government
Incorporated
2010 Business
Explosive Growth

Did You Know?

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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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