population from pg. 6
Area builders have completed more than 6,150 homes in Maricopa in just the last two years. According to Census Bureau statistics, from July 2004 to July 2005 the population of Pinal County increased 6.9% to 229,549, earning it the rank of seventh fastest growing county in the country. The city of Maricopa, adding 6,065 new residents during that time, was responsible for nearly 41% of Pinal County’s overall growth. In an attempt to accommodate the rapid growth, new communities are being planned, commercial hubs designed and large employers sought. The City is also working on attracting a college campus and hospital. Over the next 10 years, the Maricopa Unified School District plans to add 17 new elementary schools, five new middle schools and three new high schools. More than 80 new employees will be hired by the district just for the
upcoming school year. According to the General Plan, Maricopa expects to provide more than 180,000 local jobs in 20 years. The City’s Senior Economic Develop- ment Consultant, Ioanna Morfessis, is working with the City to develop and implement a strategy that will allow for such a strong economy. “Maricopa is one of America’s smartest cities; more than half of our residents have at least a college degree and more than 80 percent have had some college background,” states Morfessis. “Our future is incred- ibly bright. We are building one of the most diverse and sustainable economies in our region and state. “We are very mindful that our entire community is inextricably linked to the Greater Phoenix economy and embrace this as one of our greatest strengths. At
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