Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ

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2023 Population
114,222
0.61% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Kelly
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ruben Gallego
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
34.1
3.02% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
19.8%
3.23% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$64,701
7.29% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$299,900
15.4% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
50,583
1.02% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ had a population of 114k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $64,701. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ grew from 113,530 to 114,222, a 0.61% increase and its median household income grew from $60,302 to $64,701, a 7.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (36.9%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (18.2%), White (Hispanic) (13.4%), Other (Hispanic) (11.7%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.33%).

40.5% of the households in Phoenix City (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.

88.6% of the residents in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ are Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix (563 degrees awarded in 2023) and Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix (77 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was $299,900, and the homeownership rate was 58.5%.

Most people in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 114k people, from which 88.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 19.5% of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (22.3k people).

In 2023, there were 2.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.2k people) in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 15.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (34,560 households), Arabic (1,817 households), and Other Languages of Asia (1,451 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,661
Women
50.5%
56,430
Men
49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 114,091 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

88.6%
2023 Citizenship
88.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.6% of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was 88.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    42.2k ± 3.1k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    20.8k ± 3.49k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    15.4k ± 2.41k
46.1%
Hispanic Population
52.7k people

In 2023, there were 2.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.2k people) in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 15.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

46.1% of the people in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (52.7k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    12,754 ± 2,613 people
  2. Vietnam
    1,278 ± 873 people
  3. Cuba
    1,099 ± 810 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 12,754 Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,278 and Cuba with 1,099.

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Foreign-Born Population

19.5%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
22.3k people
18.6%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
21.1k people

As of 2023, 19.5% of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ residents (22.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was 18.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    34,560 households (32.5%)
  2. Arabic
    1,817 households (1.71%)
  3. Other Languages of Asia
    1,451 households (1.37%)

40.5% of the households in Phoenix City (West) 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 Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 32.5% of the households in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,825 ± 424
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,477 ± 500
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    815 ± 189

Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ employs 50.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ were Construction (6,166 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,153 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,964 people), and the highest paying industries were Not specified manufacturing industries ($89,282), Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($77,751), and Offices of physicians ($74,020).

Males in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.16 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,737. The income inequality in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.374, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,615
Women
46.7%
26,968
Men
53.3%

The workforce of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ in 2023 was 50,583 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

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Occupations

50.6k
2023 Value
−1.02%
1 Year decline
± −1.02%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −1.02%, from 51.1k employees to 50.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ, are Cashiers (1,673 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,316 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,201 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.6k
2023 Value
−1.02%
1 Year decline
± −1.02%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −1.02%, from 51.1k employees to 50.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ, are Construction (6,166 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,153 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,964 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,474
Median earning men ± $1,852
$37,829
Median earning women ± $2,178

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($63,673), Construction ($49,876), and Information ($49,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,545), Construction ($49,063), and Public Administration ($43,457).

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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%.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (46.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Mark Kelly
Senator from Arizona3
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 Arizona1
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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arizona

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ awarded 640 degrees. The student population of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 104 male students and 828 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ are Hispanic or Latino (334 and 52.4%), followed by White (192 and 30.1%), Black or African American (35 and 5.49%), and Two or More Races (34 and 5.33%).

The largest universities in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix (563 and 88%) and Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix (77 and 12%).

The most popular majors in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (149 and 23.3%), Phlebotamy Technician (144 and 22.5%), and Medical Assistant (118 and 18.4%).

The median tuition cost in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ for a public four year colleges is $10,175 for in-state students and $27,360 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2019 in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 932 (11.2% men and 88.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 932 students enrolled in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ, 11.2% men and 88.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 448 records, of which 90.8% were women and 9.15% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Phlebotamy Technician
    144 degrees awarded
  2. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
    114 degrees awarded
  3. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
    36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was Phlebotamy Technician with 144 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix
    563 degrees awarded
  2. Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix
    77 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix with 563 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 60 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.103 times less than the 580 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 334 degrees mean that there were 1.74 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 192 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,175) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2019.

Public, 4-year or above ($628) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2019.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,148) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.82% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.63% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (25.9k), Some college (22.1k), and Secondary Education (17.7k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was $299,900 in 2023, which is 0.988 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $259,900 to $299,900, a 15.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ is 58.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$299,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,165
$22,898
Median Property Taxes
±$1,349

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 Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

58.5%
Homeownership
2023
70.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 58.5% of the housing units in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.8%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$64,701
Median Household Income
± $4,222
39.1k
Number of Households
± 1,888

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.1k households in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ grew to $64,701 from the previous year's value of $60,302.

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Wage Distribution

0.374
2023 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ
0.379
2022 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ

In 2023, the income inequality in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was 0.374 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.34% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (67%)
  2. Carpooled (15.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (10.4%)

In 2023, 67% of workers in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who worked at home (10.4%).

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Commute Time

27.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ (22.3k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phoenix City (West) 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.

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Health

83.8% of the population of Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 26.7% on Medicaid, 9.17% on Medicare, 9.42% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.25% decrease from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 549 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,505 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,505 patients per year. This represents a 1.25% decrease from the previous year (1,524 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

16.2%
Uninsured
37.4%
Employer Coverage
26.7%
Medicaid
9.17%
Medicare
9.42%
Non-Group
1.13%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ declined by 0.935% from 16.4% to 16.2%.

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