Maricopa is among the fastest-growing large cities in the west, according to U.S. Census data. 

A report last week based on that data showed Maricopa saw 6.2% population growth from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022. 

Maricopa was ranked the third-fastest growing large city in the census’ western region. The census defined large cities as housing a population over 50,000.  

The only two western cities to outpace Maricopa’s growth were Santa Cruz, Ca., which grew 12.5%, and Queen Creek, which grew 6.7%. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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