Buckeye is a city located in Maricopa County Arizona. Buckeye has a 2024 population of 113,958. Buckeye is currently growing at a rate of 4.64% annually and its population has increased by 21.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 93,761 in 2020.
The average household income in Buckeye is $106,777 with a poverty rate of 7.86%. The median age in Buckeye is 34.7 years: 34.8 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buckeye was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,518 | 64.73% |
| Two or more races | 12,972 | 13.65% |
| Other race | 11,897 | 12.52% |
| Black or African American | 5,386 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 1,601 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 1,515 | 1.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 153 | 0.16% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,105 | 3.16 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Married | 18,319 | 3.6 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 5,486 | 1.32 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 2,908 | 3.65 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Male | 1,392 | 3.64 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
3.49
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,468 | 7.24% |
| Associates Degree | 6,879 | 11.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,476 | 15.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,691 | 7.6% |
| High School Graduate | 16,786 | 27.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,805 | 4.54% |
| Some College | 16,634 | 26.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,035 | 30,397 | 9,785 |
| Hispanic | 22,438 | 17,763 | 2,545 |
| Other Race | 7,172 | 5,346 | 636 |
| 2+ Races | 6,691 | 5,637 | 1,309 |
| Black | 3,763 | 3,367 | 895 |
| Asian | 1,301 | 898 | 377 |
| Native American | 1,026 | 866 | 128 |
| Islander | 153 | 153 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,805 | $79,965 | $51,818 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,316 | $86,869 | $62,714 |
| High School Graduate | $46,140 | $52,752 | $40,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,543 | $44,911 | $26,145 |
| Overall | $51,369 | $59,450 | $40,848 |
| Some College | $47,405 | $59,922 | $37,551 |
$51,369
Average Earnings
$59,450
Average Male
$40,848
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.64% of Buckeye residents speak only English, while 26.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39,922 | 3,444 | 8.63% |
| White | 39,639 | 2,631 | 6.64% |
| Other | 11,075 | 1,395 | 12.6% |
| Multiple | 12,471 | 693 | 5.56% |
| Black | 4,441 | 680 | 15.31% |
| Asian | 1,432 | 160 | 11.17% |
| Native | 1,113 | 50 | 4.49% |
7.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.36%
Male Poverty Rate
8.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buckeye is Black, with 15.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buckeye is Native, with 4.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.46% |
| High School | 8.59% |
| Some College | 4.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.09% |
| Female Employed | 3.82% |
| Male Employed | 2.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,448 | $110,155 |
| Households | $94,188 | $106,777 |
| Married Families | $103,324 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,963 | $77,640 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,485
Number of Veterans
5,973
Male Veterans
512
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,303 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,182 |
| First Gulf War | 1,791 |
| Korea | 74 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,006 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,729 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,053 |
| 18 to 34 | 861 |
| 75+ | 836 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,104 | 11.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,373 | 5.33% |
| 2+ Races | 615 | 8.37% |
| Black | 485 | 11.83% |
| Other Race | 147 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 106 | 9.82% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.69% |
| Islander | 5 | 3.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.92%
Born in Buckeye
89.86%
Native Born
10.14%
Foreign Born
4.9%
Non Citizen
5.23%
Naturalized
89.86% of Buckeye residents were born in the United States, with 39.92% having been born in Arizona. 4.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 139,205 | 5,050 | 3.76% |
| 2028 | 134,155 | 5,049 | 3.91% |
| 2027 | 129,106 | 5,050 | 4.07% |
| 2026 | 124,056 | 5,049 | 4.24% |
| 2025 | 119,007 | 5,049 | 4.43% |
| 2024 | 113,958 | 5,049 | 4.64% |
| 2023 | 108,909 | 3,365 | 3.19% |
| 2022 | 105,544 | 3,836 | 3.77% |
| 2021 | 101,708 | 7,947 | 8.48% |
| 2020 | 93,761 | 14,145 | 17.77% |
| 2019 | 79,616 | 5,285 | 7.11% |
| 2018 | 74,331 | 5,806 | 8.47% |
| 2017 | 68,525 | 3,886 | 6.01% |
| 2016 | 64,639 | 3,007 | 4.88% |
| 2015 | 61,632 | 2,537 | 4.29% |
| 2014 | 59,095 | 2,504 | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 56,591 | 2,213 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 54,378 | 1,908 | 3.64% |
| 2011 | 52,470 | 1,138 | 2.22% |
| 2010 | 51,332 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,537 | 1,499 | 29.75% |
| 1990 | 5,038 | 1,604 | 46.71% |
| 1980 | 3,434 | 835 | 32.13% |
| 1970 | 2,599 | -136,606 | -98.13% |