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Buckeye, Arizona

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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Founded 1888 | Population 118,573 | Peak 118,573 (2024) | County Maricopa County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Buckeye, Arizona

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1888 Irrigation Colony Founded: Named for Buckeye Canal irrigation project.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Buckeye's identity and economy.
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2000 Phoenix Exurban Boom: Explosive growth as Phoenix sprawls west.
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2020 Fastest Growing U.S. City: Census names Buckeye fastest-growing large city.
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Latest News in Buckeye

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
Toughest Sheriff America Endorses Donald Trump
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Arizona Sheriff We Need Armed Citizens Ready Take Down Mass Shooters
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Complete Historical Timeline

1888 Culture
Irrigation Colony Founded
1942 Government
Military Presence
2000 Business
Phoenix Exurban Boom
2020 Business
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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Famous People from Buckeye, Arizona

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Sue Hardesty
Writer · Born Jul 11, 1933 · Died Dec 16, 2022 (age 89)
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Bill Lueck
Football Player · Born Apr 7, 1946 · Age 79
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Kevin Lofton
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Dan Saban
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