MARICOPA, ARIZONA

'Maricopa' is a city (during the 2000 census was a census-designated place) in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. During a December 31, 2005 special census, the fast-growing city was reported to have a population of 15,934. The growth rate began to decline in 2006 and continued to fall in 2007 as the local housing market slumped. [1]
City officials cited in a May 2006 Arizona Republic article said the city's population was "closer to 21,000" and could hit 100,000 by 2011. The Census Bureau's estimate as of July 1, 2006 was 30,518 inhabitants. By comparison, in the 2000 census, the CDP population was 1,040.
The city was officially incorporated on October 15, 2003, becoming the 88th incorporated city in Arizona. The city's first special census was completed Saturday, March 13, 2004 and showed a population of 4,998.

Contents

Geography

Demographics

Transportation

Notes

External links

Geography

Maricopa is located at (33.056702, -112.046656).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.5 km² (4.0 mi²), all land.
The topography in Maricopa is flat with several mountain ranges 10 to 20 miles away. The elevation of Maricopa is 1190 feet.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,040 people, 292 households, and 226 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 99.4/km² (257.6/mi²). There were 329 housing units at an average density of 31.4/km² (81.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 46.35% White, 3.08% Black or African American, 6.63% Native American, 40.00% from other races, and 3.94% from two or more races. 70.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 292 households out of which 46.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 3.85.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 34.3% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 122.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $32,222. Males had a median income of $26,339 versus $16,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,175. About 19.1% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Highways to Maricopa include State Route 238 and State Route 347. Maricopa lies approximately 15 miles west of Interstate 10 and 15 miles north of Interstate 8. There is no bus service to Maricopa. Several taxi services provide connection to Phoenix. They are currently planning a comprehensive trail system that will be approximately 40 miles in length, connecting multiple communities throughout the city. ^[1]
Maricopa is currently the nearest stop to Phoenix on Amtrak's Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle trains. The Maricopa depot opened in 2001, originally in a converted railcar but now in a metal building. There is no secured parking at the depot. Travelers should also be advised Amtrak stops here late at night and often runs many hours late.

Notes

1. The Maricopa Trail

External links

★ Chamber of Commerce

★ City of Maricopa

★ Fire Department Maricopa

★ Phoenix shuttle and other travel information on Amtrak's Texas Eagle site

★ WikiSatellite view of Maricopa at WikiMapia