Casa Grande, AZ

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2021 Population

53,488

6.68% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

2.49% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.1%

3.64% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,175

7.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$177,700

9.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Casa Grande, AZ had a population of 53.5k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $59,175. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Casa Grande, AZ declined from 57,318 to 53,488, a −6.68% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,236 to $59,175, a 7.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Casa Grande, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.1%), White (Hispanic) (24.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.9%), Other (Hispanic) (6.63%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.65%).

None of the households in Casa Grande, 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% of the residents in Casa Grande, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Casa Grande, AZ are Turning Point Beauty College (174 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Casa Grande, AZ was $177,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Casa Grande, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Casa Grande, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Casa Grande, AZ is home to a population of 53.5k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.7% of Casa Grande, AZ residents were born outside of the country (5.75k people).

In 2021, there were 1.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23k people) in Casa Grande, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k White (Hispanic) and 5.81k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94%

2021 Citizenship

94%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94% of Casa Grande, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Casa Grande, AZ was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Casa Grande, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Casa Grande, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
23k ± 1.41k
White (Hispanic)
13.1k ± 1.32k
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.81k ± 1.57k

43.5%

Hispanic Population

23.3k people

43.5% of the people in Casa Grande, AZ are hispanic (23.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Casa Grande, AZ as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

10.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.75k people

11.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.35k people

As of 2021, 10.7% of Casa Grande, AZ residents (5.75k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Casa Grande, AZ was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Casa Grande, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,269 ± 268
Gulf War (1990s)
724 ± 230
Gulf War (2001-)
692 ± 264

Casa Grande, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Casa Grande, AZ employs 22.4k people. The largest industries in Casa Grande, AZ are Retail Trade (3,190 people), Manufacturing (3,168 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,086 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($99,063), Utilities ($69,241), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,851).

Employment

Occupations

22.4k

2021 Value

± 1,335

−3.41%

1 Year decline

± 9.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Casa Grande, AZ declined at a rate of −3.41%, from 23.2k employees to 22.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Casa Grande, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,046 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,270 people), and Production Occupations (1,822 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Casa Grande, 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

22.4k

2021 Value

± 1,335

−3.41%

1 Year decline

± 9.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Casa Grande, AZ declined at a rate of −3.41%, from 23.2k employees to 22.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Casa Grande, AZ, are Retail Trade (3,190 people), Manufacturing (3,168 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,086 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Casa Grande, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Casa Grande, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,122

Median earning men ± $4,286

$32,584

Median earning women ± $2,673

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($53,264), Public Administration ($50,145), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,772).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($59,330), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,648), and Public Administration ($41,835).

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

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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 Casa Grande, AZ awarded 174 degrees. The student population of Casa Grande, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 47 male students and 88 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Casa Grande, AZ are Asian (142 and 81.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12 and 6.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 4.02%), and Black or African American (6 and 3.45%).

The largest universities in Casa Grande, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Turning Point Beauty College (174 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Casa Grande, AZ are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (125 and 71.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (28 and 16.1%), and General Cosmetology (16 and 9.2%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.969% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.42M), High School or Equivalent (1.37M), and Bachelors Degree (979k).

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 Casa Grande, AZ was $177,700 in 2021, which is 0.726 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,000 to $177,700, a 9.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Casa Grande, AZ is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Casa Grande, AZ have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Casa Grande, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Casa Grande, AZ is $59,175. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Casa Grande, AZ was Census Tract 13.03 with a value of $87,944, followed by Census Tract 14.08 and Census Tract 20.01, with respective values of $72,669 and $71,118.

Property

$177,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,883

$12,921

Median Property Taxes

±$889

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 Casa Grande, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Casa Grande, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.2%

Homeownership

2021

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.2% of the housing units in Casa Grande, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Casa Grande, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 13.03
Census Tract 14.08
Census Tract 20.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Casa Grande, AZ was Census Tract 13.03 with a value of $87,944, followed by Census Tract 14.08 and Census Tract 20.01, with respective values of $72,669 and $71,118.

The following map shows all of the places in Casa Grande, 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.

$59,175

Median Household Income

± $2,771

19.2k

Number of Households

± 1,192

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.2k households in Casa Grande, AZ grew to $59,175 from the previous year's value of $55,236.

The following chart displays the households in Casa Grande, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Casa Grande, AZ is from Arizona.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2021, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.353% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (12%)
Worked At Home (5.53%)

In 2021, 79.7% of workers in Casa Grande, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12%) and those who worked at home (5.53%).

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

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Casa Grande, AZ have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Casa Grande, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Casa Grande, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Casa Grande, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Casa Grande, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Casa Grande, AZ (7.51k out of 53.2k 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 Males < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Casa Grande, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic 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

89.4% of the population of Casa Grande, AZ has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 2.73% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pinal County, AZ see 6340 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.51% increase from the previous year (6125 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3163 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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6,340 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pinal County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Pinal County, AZ see an average of 6,340 patients per year. This represents a 3.51% increase from the previous year (6,125 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 32% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

22.3%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

2.73%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Casa Grande, AZ grew by 11.4% from 9.55% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Casa Grande, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.