Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ

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2021 Population

115,894

4.49% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

31.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

19.7%

6.55% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,990

5.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$214,900

11.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

48,154

1.97% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ had a population of 116k people with a median age of 31.7 and a median household income of $54,990. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ declined from 121,336 to 115,894, a −4.49% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,944 to $54,990, a 5.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are White (Hispanic) (32.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), and Other (Hispanic) (13.6%).

48.3% of the households in Phoenix City (South) 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.

85.5% of the residents in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are South Mountain Community College (879 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was $214,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.4%.

Most people in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ borders Tempe City (North) PUMA, AZ, Downtown & Sky Harbor International Airport PUMA, AZ, Ahwatukee & South Mountain PUMA, AZ, and Phoenix (Southwest) & Tolleson Cities PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 116k people, from which 85.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 23% of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (26.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.94 times more White (Hispanic) residents (37.6k people) in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.1k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (47,509 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (592 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (541 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,316

Women

49.5%

58,509

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,825 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

85.5%

2021 Citizenship

84.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.5% of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was 84.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ

White (Hispanic)
37.6k ± 2.77k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.4k ± 1.94k
Two+ (Hispanic)
18.1k ± 2.97k

63%

Hispanic Population

73k people

63% of the people in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (73k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
20,942 ± 3,216 people
Guatemala
668 ± 633 people
Philippines
654 ± 626 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 20,942 Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Guatemala with 668 and Philippines with 654.

Foreign-Born Population

23%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26.7k people

23.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

28.1k people

As of 2021, 23% of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ residents (26.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was 23.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
47,509 households (44.1%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
592 households (0.55%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
541 households (0.503%)

48.3% of the households in Phoenix City (South) 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 44.1% of the households in Phoenix City (South) 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-)
758 ± 227
Vietnam
677 ± 152
Gulf War (1990s)
528 ± 205

Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ employs 48.2k people. The largest industries in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are Restaurants & Food Services (4,156 people), Construction (4,064 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,550 people), and the highest paying industries are Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing ($87,080), Architectural, engineering & related services ($79,843), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($71,105).

Males in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,337. The income inequality in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.363, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,189

Women

49.2%

24,931

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 49,120 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

48.2k

2021 Value

−1.97%

1 Year decline

± −1.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −1.97%, from 49.1k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,682 people), Customer service representatives (2,343 people), and Cooks (1,469 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

48.2k

2021 Value

−1.97%

1 Year decline

± −1.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −1.97%, from 49.1k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,156 people), Construction (4,064 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,550 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,951

Median earning men ± $2,232

$30,389

Median earning women ± $1,331

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,038), Information ($45,900), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,187).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,411), Wholesale Trade ($47,845), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,263).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $32B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($21.3B) and Mixed freight ($18.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Arizona

$464B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

114% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 114% to $464B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$30.8B
Texas
$14B
New Mexico
$5.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $30.8B, followed by Texas with $14B and New Mexico and $5.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 Phoenix City (South) 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
Until 2022; Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

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 2021, universities in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ awarded 879 degrees. The student population of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,413 male students and 2,184 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are Hispanic or Latino (516 and 58.8%), followed by White (132 and 15.1%), Black or African American (122 and 13.9%), and Unknown (38 and 4.33%).

The largest universities in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are South Mountain Community College (879 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are General Art Studies (244 and 27.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (233 and 26.5%), and General Studies (56 and 6.37%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,597 students enrolled in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,036 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
233 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
56 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 233 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

South Mountain Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

879 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Mountain Community College with 879 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.73 times less than the 508 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 516 degrees mean that there were 3.91 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 132 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 2021.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,472) 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 2021, 2.13% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.75% 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 Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (25.9k), Secondary Education (21.6k), and Some college (19.2k).

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 Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was $214,900 in 2021, which is 0.878 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $192,200 to $214,900, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ is 59.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ is $54,990. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

Housing

Property

$214,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,671

$20,376

Median Property Taxes

±$1,222

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 (South) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.4% of the housing units in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Phoenix City (South) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Phoenix City (South) 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.

$54,990

Median Household Income

± $1,493

34.3k

Number of Households

± 1,569

In 2021, the median household income of the 34.3k households in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ grew to $54,990 from the previous year's value of $51,944.

The following chart displays the households in Phoenix City (South) 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

0.363

2021 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ

0.376

2020 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ

In 2021, the income inequality in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was 0.363 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.27% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Carpooled (13.7%)
Worked At Home (8.17%)

In 2021, 71.7% of workers in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.7%) and those who worked at home (8.17%).

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

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ (21.9k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

81.3% of the population of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 31.1% on Medicaid, 5.8% on Medicare, 7.34% on non-group plans, and 0.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1499 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1523 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1585 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 662 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,499 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,499 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,523 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.2% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.56% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.7%

Uninsured

36.3%

Employer Coverage

31.1%

Medicaid

5.8%

Medicare

7.34%

Non-Group

0.84%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ declined by 2.21% from 19.1% to 18.7%.

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