Town of Queen Creek
Year Incorporated:
1989
2017 Estimated Population: 33,298
Projected 2050 Population:
66,000
Major Industries:
Education and Health Services, Professional,
Scientific and Management Services, and
Manufacturing
The Town of Queen Creek covers roughly 30 square miles. Approximately 25 square
miles are within southeastern Maricopa County, while the remaining five square miles
are within northwestern Pinal County. The planning area for Queen Creek is 69 square
miles. Over the past ten years, Queen Creek’s population has grown exponentially
compared to other nearby cities and towns. To support this influx of new residents,
Queen Creek has built contemporary facilities to support city growth and provide services
to the residents.
Queen Creek uses an Economic Development Strategic Plan to direct growth. This plan
builds on key components of what makes Queen Creek unique and integrates new values
and developments to meet residents’ current and future needs. These key values are as
follows:
Queen Creek offers an exceptional quality of life to its residents.
The Town strategically plans for growth, while fostering a diverse tax base and
improving quality employment opportunities.
Agritainment and a healthy lifestyle contribute to a robust economy.
Embedded within Queen Creek is a vibrant entrepreneurial culture that
stimulates new business creation.
Fiscal sustainability is a cornerstone of town management.
Through these key values Queen Creek will continue to expand by attracting new,
sustainable industries that benefit residents and business owners. Some sustainable
industries that the Economic Development Strategic Plan has identified are agritainment,
healthcare and biotechnology, higher education, software and information technology,
and manufacturing.
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