Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

189,905

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.8

0.518% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.56%

5.51% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$95,285

2.29% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 190k people, from which 95.2% are citizens.

As of 2024, 9.29% of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (17.6k people).

In 2024, there were 4.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k Other (Hispanic) and 18.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (33,959 households), German (707 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (467 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

92,424

Women

48.7%

97,428

Men

51.3%

The resident population of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in 2024 was 189,852 inhabitants, with 51.3% men, and 48.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ.

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Citizenship

95.2%

2024 Citizenship

95.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.2% of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 3.45k
Other (Hispanic)
24.5k ± 2.43k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
18.9k ± 2.5k

32.5%

Hispanic Population

61.6k people

32.5% of the people in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (61.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
11,187 ± 2,519 people
Canada
938 ± 750 people
Philippines
792 ± 689 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 11,187 Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Canada with 938 and Philippines with 792.

Foreign-Born Population

9.29%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

17.6k people

9.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.7k people

As of 2024, 9.29% of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents (17.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 9.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
33,959 households (19.1%)
German
707 households (0.398%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
467 households (0.263%)

22.2% of the households in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 19.1% of the households in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) 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
3,917 ± 391
Gulf War (2001-)
3,731 ± 575
Gulf War (1990s)
1,596 ± 331

Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ.

Health

91.5% of the population of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 2.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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 0% change from the previous year (1,505 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.51%

Uninsured

49.3%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

2.47%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ declined by 5.37% from 8.99% to 8.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ employs 77.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ were Construction (7,550 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,014 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,429 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of dentists ($135,175), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($129,420), and Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($125,459).

Males in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,374. The income inequality in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.392, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,217

Women

45.3%

42,518

Men

54.7%

The workforce of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in 2024 was 77,735 people, with 45.3% woman, and 54.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

77.7k

2024 Value

5.52%

1 Year growth

± 5.52%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 5.52%, from 73.7k employees to 77.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, are Other managers (2,462 people), Registered nurses (2,321 people), and Customer service representatives (2,077 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

77.7k

2024 Value

5.52%

1 Year growth

± 5.52%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 5.52%, from 73.7k employees to 77.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, are Construction (7,550 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,014 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,429 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,788

Median earning men ± $1,780

$45,195

Median earning women ± $1,442

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($79,728), Wholesale Trade ($78,961), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,601).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,878), Public Administration ($54,402), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,610).

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 (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) 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.{{cite news |last1=Edmondson |first1=Catie |title=Mark Kelly Defeats Martha McSally in Crucial Arizona Senate Race |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/us/politics/arizona-mark-kelly.html |access-date=2 December 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=4 November 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Pathé |first1=Simone |title=Arizona Governor to Appoint Martha McSally to McCain's Senate Seat |url=https://www.rollcall.com/2018/12/18/arizona-governor-to-appoint-martha-mcsally-to-mccains-senate-seat/ |website=Roll Call |publisher=FiscalNote |access-date=2 December 2020 |url-access=subscription|date=18 December 2018 |language=en}}

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was $437,400 in 2024, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $399,300 to $437,400, a 9.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is 86.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 33.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$437,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,572

$55,620

Median Property Taxes

±$2,038

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 (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

86.6%

Homeownership

2024

71.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 86.6% of the housing units in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$95,285

Median Household Income

± $3,943

64.2k

Number of Households

± 2,330

In 2024, the median household income of the 64.2k households in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew to $95,285 from the previous year's value of $93,151.

The following chart displays the households in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

0.392

2024 Wage GINI in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

0.395

2023 Wage GINI in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

In 2024, the income inequality in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 0.392 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.683% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (68.8%)
Worked At Home (19.4%)
Carpooled (9.17%)

In 2024, 68.8% of workers in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.17%).

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

33.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have a longer commute time (33.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.43% of the workforce in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) 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 (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) 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 (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ (15.6k out of 183k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

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

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

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