Buckeye, Arizona
Encyclopedia
Buckeye is a town in Maricopa County
, Arizona
, United States
and is the westernmost suburb in the Phoenix metropolitan area
. The population of the town as of Census 2010 was 50,876, a 678% increase from the 2000 population of 6,537.
and 350 miles (563.3 km) east of Los Angeles, California
.
According to the Town of Buckeye Development Services Department, the Municipal Planning Area (MPA) is 591 square miles (1,530.7 km²). Approximately 400 square miles (1,036 km²) has been annexed into the town limits.
of 2010, there were 50,876 people residing in the town. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 households, and 1,624 families residing in the town. The population density
was 44.8 people per square mile (17.3/km²). There were 2,344 housing units at an average density of 16.1 per square mile (6.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 72.54% White
, 3.37% Black
or African American
, 1.71% Native American
, 0.44% Asian
, 0.08% Pacific Islander
, 19.34% from other races
, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic
or Latino
of any race were 36.65% of the population.
There were 2,158 households out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples
living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,383, and the median income for a family was $39,194. Males had a median income of $32,357 versus $24,901 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,627. About 16.2% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.
planned for Buckeye. Such master planned communities under development in which homes are occupied include Sundance, Verrado
, Westpark, Tartesso
and Festival Ranch.
Other unbuilt planned communities within Buckeye include Douglas Ranch (planned for nearly 300,000 inhabitants), Sun Valley Villages, Spurlock Ranch, Trillium, Elianto, Westwind, Silver Rock, Sienna Hills, Henry Park, Southwest Ranch and Montierre.
Sundance Towne Center
, a shopping center developed by Vestar Development in the Sundance community, opened in 2007.
Estrella Mountain Community College
is currently renovating the original historic Buckeye High School building on Eason Avenue near 9th Street, also known as the "A" Wing, and anticipates holding classes in this new satellite facility in the Fall of 2011. To be named the Buckeye Educational Center, this facility will provide academic courses, job training programs and community education classes.
, State Route 85, Maricopa County Route 85 and the Sun Valley Parkway.
Buckeye is served by Valley Metro
via a rural bus line connecting Phoenix-Goodyear-Gila Bend-Ajo. Union Pacific operates a rail line running east-west generally through the center of town. The town's local aviation needs are served by Buckeye Municipal Airport
(ICAO identifier KBXK), which is owned and operated by the town government.
, West Valley View
, Arizona Republic's Southwest Valley edition and the Buckeye Valley News.
as part of a weeklong series entitled "Blueprint America."
Maricopa County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*73.0% White*5.0% Black*2.1% Native American*3.5% Asian*0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.5% Two or more races*12.7% Other races*29.6% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, United States
United States
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and is the westernmost suburb in the Phoenix metropolitan area
Phoenix Metropolitan Area
The Phoenix metropolitan area, often referred to as The Valley of the Sun, is a metropolitan area, centered on the city of Phoenix, that includes much of the central part of the US state of Arizona...
. The population of the town as of Census 2010 was 50,876, a 678% increase from the 2000 population of 6,537.
Geography
Downtown Buckeye is located approximately 30 miles (48.3 km) west of Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
and 350 miles (563.3 km) east of Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
.
According to the Town of Buckeye Development Services Department, the Municipal Planning Area (MPA) is 591 square miles (1,530.7 km²). Approximately 400 square miles (1,036 km²) has been annexed into the town limits.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, there were 50,876 people residing in the town. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 households, and 1,624 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 44.8 people per square mile (17.3/km²). There were 2,344 housing units at an average density of 16.1 per square mile (6.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 72.54% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 3.37% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.71% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.44% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.08% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 19.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race were 36.65% of the population.
There were 2,158 households out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the town the population was spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,383, and the median income for a family was $39,194. Males had a median income of $32,357 versus $24,901 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $15,627. About 16.2% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.
Neighborhoods
The original Buckeye was built around downtown's main street, Monroe Avenue. There are currently nearly 30 master planned communitiesPlanned community
A planned community, or planned city, is any community that was carefully planned from its inception and is typically constructed in a previously undeveloped area. This contrasts with settlements that evolve in a more ad hoc fashion. Land use conflicts are less frequent in planned communities since...
planned for Buckeye. Such master planned communities under development in which homes are occupied include Sundance, Verrado
Verrado
Verrado is a master-planned community located in the Town of Buckeye, Arizona, approximately 25 miles west of downtown Phoenix. The development, at the base of the White Tank Mountains, is the largest suburban community in Metropolitan Phoenix in which the concept of New Urbanism was utilized...
, Westpark, Tartesso
Tartesso
Tartesso is a 49,000 residential units master planned community located off Sun Valley Parkway. Tartesso is the third largest development in Buckeye, Arizona.- Tartesso plan :...
and Festival Ranch.
Other unbuilt planned communities within Buckeye include Douglas Ranch (planned for nearly 300,000 inhabitants), Sun Valley Villages, Spurlock Ranch, Trillium, Elianto, Westwind, Silver Rock, Sienna Hills, Henry Park, Southwest Ranch and Montierre.
Sundance Towne Center
Sundance Towne Center
Sundance Towne Center is a regional shopping center by Vestar Development located south of Interstate 10 on S Watson Road in the Town of Buckeye, Arizona...
, a shopping center developed by Vestar Development in the Sundance community, opened in 2007.
Recreation
A popular recreation destination in Buckeye is the Buckeye Hills Recreation Area. It is located 7 miles (11.3 km) south of downtown Buckeye on State Route 85 (at mile marker 144). A 900 acres (3.6 km²) Buckeye Lake is planned.Education
The Town of Buckeye is served by the following school districts:- Buckeye Elementary District,
- Agua Fria Union High School District
- Liberty Elementary District
- Buckeye Union High School District
- Wickenburg Unified School District
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College is a community college in Avondale, Arizona, USA, serving the West Valley community since 1990, and at the Avondale campus since 1992...
is currently renovating the original historic Buckeye High School building on Eason Avenue near 9th Street, also known as the "A" Wing, and anticipates holding classes in this new satellite facility in the Fall of 2011. To be named the Buckeye Educational Center, this facility will provide academic courses, job training programs and community education classes.
Transportation
Major roadways serving the town include Interstate 10Interstate 10
Interstate 10 is the fourth-longest Interstate Highway in the United States, after I-90, I-80, and I-40. It is the southernmost east–west, coast-to-coast Interstate Highway, although I-4 and I-8 are further south. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean at State Route 1 in Santa Monica,...
, State Route 85, Maricopa County Route 85 and the Sun Valley Parkway.
Buckeye is served by Valley Metro
Valley Metro
Valley Metro may refer to:* Valley Metro in Arizona, United States* Valley Metro in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia* Valley Metro in Virginia, United States...
via a rural bus line connecting Phoenix-Goodyear-Gila Bend-Ajo. Union Pacific operates a rail line running east-west generally through the center of town. The town's local aviation needs are served by Buckeye Municipal Airport
Buckeye Municipal Airport
Buckeye Municipal Airport is a town-owned public-use airport located six nautical miles northwest of the central business district of Buckeye, a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The airport is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013, which...
(ICAO identifier KBXK), which is owned and operated by the town government.
Local media
Buckeye is served by all major Phoenix media in radio, television and print. There are several more localized newspapers including the Buckeye SunBuckeye Sun
The Buckeye Sun is the community newspaper of Buckeye, Arizona and of the larger Southwest Valley region of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. It is published weekly on Wednesdays and was formerly titled the Southwest Valley Sun....
, West Valley View
West Valley View
The West Valley View is a newspaper in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area serving the West Valley cities and towns of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Tolleson and Tonopah. It has a circulation of 80,458 and is published twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from its offices in Avondale....
, Arizona Republic's Southwest Valley edition and the Buckeye Valley News.
National media coverage
In 2008, Buckeye was featured on The NewsHour with Jim LehrerThe NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
PBS NewsHour is an evening television news program broadcast weeknights on the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. The show is produced by MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, a company co-owned by former anchors Jim Lehrer and Robert MacNeil, and Liberty Media, which owns a 65% stake in the...
as part of a weeklong series entitled "Blueprint America."
External links
- Town of Buckeye
- http://www.mag.maricopa.gov/pdf/cms.resource/Buckeye_Powerpoint93768.pdf