Buckeye, AZ Demographics

A map of Buckeye's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	46,903	43,071	44.7%	47.1%
Hispanic	43,826	35,637	41.8%	38.9%
Black	6,493	6,187	6.2%	6.8%
Multiracial	4,378	3,507	4.2%	3.8%
Native American/Other	1,671	1,665	1.6%	1.8%
Asian	1,652	1,435	1.6%	1.6%

Buckeye, Arizona has an estimated population of 104,923, a large increase from the 91,502 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.7% White, 41.8% Hispanic, 6.2% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buckeye, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buckeye is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buckeye, that probability was 62.0% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buckeye is ranked the 13th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Buckeye was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buckeye's White Population

46,903 residents of Buckeye, or 44.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buckeye is lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Buckeye ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckeye's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Buckeye's population has decreased from 47.1% to 44.7%.

Buckeye is more White than neighboring Tonopah (0% White). Buckeye is less White than neighboring Arlington (100% White), Citrus Park (66.7% White), Wintersburg (100% White), and Litchfield Park (61.7% White).

Buckeye's Black Population

6,493 residents of Buckeye, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buckeye is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Buckeye ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckeye's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Buckeye's population has decreased from 6.8% to 6.2%.

Buckeye is more Black than neighboring Arlington (0% Black), Citrus Park (1.6% Black), Wintersburg (0% Black), Litchfield Park (1.8% Black), and Tonopah (0% Black).

Buckeye's Asian Population

1,652 residents of Buckeye, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buckeye is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Buckeye ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckeye's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Asian residents' share of Buckeye's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Buckeye is more Asian than neighboring Arlington (0% Asian), Wintersburg (0% Asian), and Tonopah (0% Asian). Buckeye is less Asian than neighboring Citrus Park (4.5% Asian), and Litchfield Park (4.9% Asian).

Buckeye's Hispanic Population

43,826 residents of Buckeye, or 41.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buckeye is considerably higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Buckeye ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckeye's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Buckeye's population has increased from 38.9% to 41.8%.

Buckeye is more Hispanic than neighboring Arlington (0% Hispanic), Citrus Park (18.1% Hispanic), Wintersburg (0% Hispanic), Litchfield Park (24.8% Hispanic), and Tonopah (0% Hispanic).

Buckeye's Native American/Other Population

1,671 residents of Buckeye, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buckeye is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Buckeye ranks 258th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckeye's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Buckeye's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Buckeye is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (0% Native American/Other), Wintersburg (0% Native American/Other), Litchfield Park (1.3% Native American/Other), and Tonopah (0% Native American/Other). Buckeye is less Native American/Other than neighboring Citrus Park (3% Native American/Other).

Buckeye's Multiracial Population

4,378 residents of Buckeye, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buckeye is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Buckeye ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buckeye's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Buckeye's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Buckeye is more Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (0% Multiracial), Wintersburg (0% Multiracial), and Tonopah (0% Multiracial). Buckeye is less Multiracial than neighboring Citrus Park (6.1% Multiracial), and Litchfield Park (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.