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CITY · INCORPORATED 1929 · 2020 ACS

Buckeye

Arizona · 91,502 residents · 394.829 sq mi
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Buckeye is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,156. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 84,965 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $246,400. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91,502
+1300%since 2000
from 6,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
+1300%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+15%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
029K57K86K115K1990201020202024Buckeye
2024105K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,156
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,383 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,079
+67%since 2000
from $15,627 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,400
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+50%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(3,748)
Black3.3%(215)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(2,396)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(4,193)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(43,071)
Black6.8%(6,187)
Hispanic / Latino38.9%(35,637)
Asian1.6%(1,435)
Other3.4%(3,083)
Diversity Score75.4%(68,954)
Diversity Score
75
+17%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckeye, Arizona?

Buckeye, Arizona has about 91,502 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckeye, Arizona?

The typical household in Buckeye, Arizona earns about $79,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckeye, Arizona expensive?

In Buckeye, Arizona, the median home is worth about $246,400, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Buckeye, Arizona?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Buckeye, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckeye, Arizona?

About 9.1% of people in Buckeye, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckeye, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckeye, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86,464 residents, a change of about 1716 percent over that period.

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