Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ

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2022 Population

113,958

7.59% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

0.257% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

17.9%

5.06% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$62,778

11.8% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$200,600

22.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

42,198

7.57% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ had a population of 114k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $62,778. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ grew from 105,919 to 113,958, a 7.59% increase and its median household income grew from $56,149 to $62,778, a 11.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (29.9%), Other (Hispanic) (21.8%), White (Hispanic) (19.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.4%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (9.79%).

39.5% of the households in Pima County (West) 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.

94.3% of the residents in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ are Tohono O'odham Community College (43 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was $200,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ borders Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, La Paz & Yuma Counties--Parker, Quartzsite, Wellton Somerton & San Luis Cities PUMA, AZ, Pinal County (West)--Maricopa, Casa Grande & Eloy (Southeast) Cities PUMA, AZ, Cochise & Santa Cruz Counties--Sierra Vista City PUMA, AZ, Tucson City (West) & Marana Town PUMA, AZ, and Pima County (Southeast)--Tucson City (Far Southeast) & Sahuarita Town PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 114k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 12.7% of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2022, there were 1.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.1k people) in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.8k Other (Hispanic) and 22.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (38,728 households), Other Native Languages of North America (2,274 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (249 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,096

Women

50.9%

56,089

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 114,185 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.3%

2022 Citizenship

94.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.3% of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.1k ± 1.56k
Other (Hispanic)
24.8k ± 2.38k
White (Hispanic)
22.2k ± 2.4k

56.7%

Hispanic Population

64.6k people

56.7% of the people in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (64.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
11,621 ± 2,508 people
Canada
547 ± 573 people
Philippines
286 ± 415 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 11,621 Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Canada with 547 and Philippines with 286.

Foreign-Born Population

12.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

13.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

As of 2022, 12.7% of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ residents (14.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was 13.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
38,728 households (36%)
Other Native Languages of North America
2,274 households (2.11%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
249 households (0.232%)

39.5% of the households in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 36% of the households in Pima County (West) 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

Vietnam
3,182 ± 408
Gulf War (2001-)
1,672 ± 406
Gulf War (1990s)
773 ± 197

Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ employs 42.2k people. The largest industries in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ are Construction (3,494 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,372 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,330 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($189,512), Metal ore mining ($95,709), and Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing ($94,019).

Males in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,478. The income inequality in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.393, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,472

Women

48.9%

19,270

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 37,742 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

42.2k

2022 Value

7.57%

1 Year growth

± 7.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 7.57%, from 39.2k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ, are Janitors & building cleaners (1,448 people), Customer service representatives (1,293 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (997 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.2k

2022 Value

7.57%

1 Year growth

± 7.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 7.57%, from 39.2k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ, are Construction (3,494 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,372 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,330 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,885

Median earning men ± $2,157

$32,194

Median earning women ± $2,029

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,100), Public Administration ($54,803), and Manufacturing ($54,122).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,746), Manufacturing ($52,192), and Public Administration ($45,061).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly 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 Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a Democrat in 2018

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.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly 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 Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ awarded 43 degrees. The student population of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 199 male students and 723 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ are American Indian or Alaska Native (41 and 95.3%), followed by White (2 and 4.65%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Tohono O'odham Community College (43 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (13 and 30.2%), General Business Administration & Management (11 and 25.6%), and Social Work (10 and 23.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 922 students enrolled in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ, 21.6% men and 78.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 888 records, of which 78.9% were women and 21.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
13 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
11 degrees awarded
Social Work
8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tohono O'odham Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

43 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tohono O'odham Community College with 43 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 9 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.265 times less than the 34 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 41 degrees mean that there were 20.5 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2 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 ($822) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($110) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) 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, 0.918% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% 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 Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (27.2k), Some college (22k), and Secondary Education (16.9k).

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 Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was $200,600 in 2022, which is 0.712 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $163,200 to $200,600, a 22.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ is $62,778. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was Maricopa County--Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ with a value of $128,801, 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 $127,299 and $114,429.

Housing

Property

$200,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,011

$32,053

Median Property Taxes

±$1,475

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 Pima County (West) 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 Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2022

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 77.8% of the housing units in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pima County (West) 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was Maricopa County--Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ with a value of $128,801, 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 $127,299 and $114,429.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Pima County (West) 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.

$62,778

Median Household Income

± $2,417

41.2k

Number of Households

± 1,698

In 2022, the median household income of the 41.2k households in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ grew to $62,778 from the previous year's value of $56,149.

The following chart displays the households in Pima County (West) 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

0.393

2022 Wage GINI in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ

0.38

2021 Wage GINI in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ

In 2022, the income inequality in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was 0.393 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.38% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (8.77%)

In 2022, 76.2% of workers in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (8.77%).

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

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pima County (West) 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 Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ (20.3k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ is Hispanic, followed by White and Native American.

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

90.5% of the population of Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.97% 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

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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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.48%

Uninsured

35.4%

Employer Coverage

26.9%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.97%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ declined by 4.01% from 9.88% to 9.48%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.