Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ

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2023 Population

126,380

2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

0.917% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11%

0.924% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$83,908

6.35% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$354,400

15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

59,405

3.45% 1-year growth

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In 2023, Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ had a population of 126k people with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $83,908. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ grew from 123,897 to 126,380, a 2% increase and its median household income grew from $78,897 to $83,908, a 6.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (31.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (20.8%), Other (Hispanic) (15.5%), White (Hispanic) (14.3%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.09%).

38.8% of the households in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.7% of the residents in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ are Estrella Mountain Community College (2,334 degrees awarded in 2022), Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (1,081 degrees), and Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division (511 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was $354,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ borders Phoenix (Southwest) & Tolleson Cities PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City--Maryvale (West) PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County--Glendale City (South) PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County--Goodyear, Glendale (West) & Litchfield Park (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, and Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 126k people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 17.1% of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (21.6k people).

In 2023, there were 1.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.6k people) in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.2k Two+ (Hispanic) and 19.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ are Spanish (40,376 households), Arabic (857 households), and Vietnamese (742 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,154

Women

50.1%

61,979

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 124,133 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.7%

2023 Citizenship

91.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.7% of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.6k ± 2.23k
Two+ (Hispanic)
26.2k ± 3.02k
Other (Hispanic)
19.6k ± 2.05k

51.9%

Hispanic Population

65.6k people

51.9% of the people in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ are hispanic (65.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
14,615 ± 2,788 people
Vietnam
694 ± 645 people
Canada
599 ± 599 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 14,615 Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Vietnam with 694 and Canada with 599.

Foreign-Born Population

17.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

21.6k people

17.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

21.3k people

As of 2023, 17.1% of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ residents (21.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was 17.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
40,376 households (34.2%)
Arabic
857 households (0.726%)
Vietnamese
742 households (0.629%)

38.8% of the households in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 34.2% of the households in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,553 ± 548
Gulf War (1990s)
1,360 ± 306
Vietnam
1,180 ± 252

Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ employs 59.4k people. The largest industries in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ are Construction (4,676 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,355 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,264 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified retail trade ($132,199), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($100,707), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($85,543).

Males in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,171. The income inequality in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.373, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,264

Women

45.9%

30,904

Men

54.1%

The workforce of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 57,168 people, with 45.9% woman, and 54.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

59.4k

2022 Value

3.45%

1 Year growth

± 3.45%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 3.45%, from 57.4k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ, are Customer service representatives (2,261 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,245 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,075 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.4k

2022 Value

3.45%

1 Year growth

± 3.45%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 3.45%, from 57.4k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ, are Construction (4,676 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,355 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,264 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,373

Median earning men ± $2,074

$41,631

Median earning women ± $1,266

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,183), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,602), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,307), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,004), and Wholesale Trade ($49,243).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Y-Axis

2.3%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.21%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (46.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.54%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Ruben Gallego

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ awarded 3,995 degrees. The student population of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 6,232 male students and 6,210 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ are Hispanic or Latino (1,648 and 41.4%), followed by White (1,258 and 31.6%), Unknown (468 and 11.7%), and Two or More Races (272 and 6.83%).

The largest universities in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Estrella Mountain Community College (2,334 and 58.4%), Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (1,081 and 27.1%), and Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division (511 and 12.8%).

The most popular majors in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ are General Art Studies (719 and 18%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (634 and 15.9%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (540 and 13.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 12,442 students enrolled in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ, 50.1% men and 49.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 6,382 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Diesel Mechanics Technology
194 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
634 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
540 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 194 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Estrella Mountain Community College
2,334 degrees awarded
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
1,081 degrees awarded
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division
511 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Estrella Mountain Community College with 2,334 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 2,280 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ, which is 1.33 times more than the 1,715 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,648 degrees mean that there were 1.31 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,258 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,464) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.25% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (27.2k), Some college (22.7k), and Secondary Education (16.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was $354,400 in 2023, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $308,300 to $354,400, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 28.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ is $83,908. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was Maricopa County--Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ with a value of $135,341, followed by Maricopa County--Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ and Maricopa County--Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $131,621 and $119,782.

Housing

Property

$354,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,304

$25,668

Median Property Taxes

±$1,366

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2023

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.1% of the housing units in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was Maricopa County--Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ with a value of $135,341, followed by Maricopa County--Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ and Maricopa County--Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $131,621 and $119,782.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,908

Median Household Income

± $3,671

41.3k

Number of Households

± 1,779

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.3k households in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ grew to $83,908 from the previous year's value of $78,897.

The following chart displays the households in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.373

2022 Wage GINI in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ

0.382

2021 Wage GINI in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ

In 2022, the income inequality in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was 0.373 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.43% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Worked At Home (14.2%)
Carpooled (10.1%)

In 2023, 71.6% of workers in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.2%) and those who carpooled to work (10.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ (13.8k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88% of the population of Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 6.67% on Medicare, 9.95% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1524 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (1499 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1526 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

1,524 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,524 patients per year. This represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (1,499 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Arizona in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.5% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.26% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12%

Uninsured

51.5%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

6.67%

Medicare

9.95%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ grew by 3.14% from 11.7% to 12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Maricopa County--Avondale (Central) & Litchfield Park (Central) Cities PUMA, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.