Flagstaff, AZ

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

144,942

1.89% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

31.5

1.61% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.6%

2.73% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$61,888

4.89% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$320,400

7.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

67,266

1.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Flagstaff, AZ had a population of 145k people with a median age of 31.5 and a median household income of $61,888. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Flagstaff, AZ grew from 142,254 to 144,942, a 1.89% increase and its median household income grew from $59,000 to $61,888, a 4.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Flagstaff, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (53%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (25.1%), White (Hispanic) (7.17%), Other (Hispanic) (4.2%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.81%).

None of the households in Flagstaff, 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.

97.4% of the residents in Flagstaff, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Flagstaff, AZ are Northern Arizona University (8,583 degrees awarded in 2021), Coconino Community College (687 degrees), and Indian Bible College (8 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Flagstaff, AZ was $320,400, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

Most people in Flagstaff, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Flagstaff, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Flagstaff, AZ borders Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ, Payson, AZ, Prescott, AZ, and Show Low, AZ.

Photo by Kyle Greenberg

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Flagstaff, AZ is home to a population of 145k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.65% of Flagstaff, AZ residents were born outside of the country (6.73k people).

In 2021, there were 2.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.9k people) in Flagstaff, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of Flagstaff, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Flagstaff, AZ was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Flagstaff, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.9k ± 379
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
36.3k ± 680
White (Hispanic)
10.4k ± 838

14.6%

Hispanic Population

21.1k people

14.6% of the people in Flagstaff, AZ are hispanic (21.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
498,978 ± 16,720 people
India
42,199 ± 5,028 people
Canada
40,798 ± 4,945 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 498,978 Arizona residents, followed by India with 42,199 and Canada with 40,798.

Foreign-Born Population

4.65%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.73k people

4.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.12k people

As of 2021, 4.65% of Flagstaff, AZ residents (6.73k 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 Flagstaff, AZ was 4.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,473 ± 256
Gulf War (2001-)
1,870 ± 366
Gulf War (1990s)
879 ± 195

Flagstaff, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Flagstaff, AZ employs 67.3k people. The largest industries in Flagstaff, AZ are Educational Services (9,961 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,136 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,868 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,563), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($87,143), and Utilities ($66,800).

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,181. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

67.3k

2021 Value

± 2,204

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Flagstaff, AZ grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 66k employees to 67.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Flagstaff, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,896 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,781 people), and Management Occupations (6,654 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Flagstaff, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.3k

2021 Value

± 2,204

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Flagstaff, AZ grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 66k employees to 67.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Flagstaff, AZ, are Educational Services (9,961 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,136 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,868 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Flagstaff, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Flagstaff, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,567

Median earning men ± $2,067

$30,128

Median earning women ± $1,176

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,904), Wholesale Trade ($53,199), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($47,813), Public Administration ($42,205), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,605).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,473
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
855
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
820
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.35M
Manufacturing
$786k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$468k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Flagstaff, AZ awarded 9,278 degrees. The student population of Flagstaff, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,768 male students and 19,897 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Flagstaff, AZ are White (5,186 and 56.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,246 and 24.6%), Two or More Races (485 and 5.32%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (349 and 3.83%).

The largest universities in Flagstaff, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Northern Arizona University (8,583 and 92.5%), Coconino Community College (687 and 7.4%), and Indian Bible College (8 and 0.0862%).

The most popular majors in Flagstaff, AZ are Registered Nursing (566 and 6.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (498 and 5.37%), and General Psychology (377 and 4.06%).

The median tuition costs in Flagstaff, AZ are $6,480 for private four year colleges, and $10,381 and $16,600 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Flagstaff, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 31,665 (37.2% men and 62.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 31,665 students enrolled in Flagstaff, AZ, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,326 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
361 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
526 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
498 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Flagstaff, AZ was General Psychology with 361 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Flagstaff, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northern Arizona University
8,583 degrees awarded
Coconino Community College
687 degrees awarded
Indian Bible College
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Arizona University with 8,583 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,203 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Flagstaff, AZ, which is 0.527 times less than the 6,075 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,186 degrees mean that there were 2.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,246 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,381) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,146) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,064) 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

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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 Flagstaff, AZ was $320,400 in 2021, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $299,100 to $320,400, a 7.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Flagstaff, AZ is 59.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Flagstaff, AZ have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Flagstaff, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Flagstaff, AZ is $61,888. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Flagstaff, AZ was Maricopa County, AZ with a value of $72,944, followed by Greenlee County, AZ and Pinal County, AZ, with respective values of $67,723 and $65,488.

Housing

Property

$320,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,450

$30,563

Median Property Taxes

±$1,232

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

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

Rent vs Own

59.9%

Homeownership

2021

70.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.9% of the housing units in Flagstaff, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Flagstaff, 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 county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Flagstaff, AZ was Maricopa County, AZ with a value of $72,944, followed by Greenlee County, AZ and Pinal County, AZ, with respective values of $67,723 and $65,488.

The following map shows all of the counties in Flagstaff, 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.

$61,888

Median Household Income

± $1,657

51k

Number of Households

± 1,785

In 2021, the median household income of the 51k households in Flagstaff, AZ grew to $61,888 from the previous year's value of $59,000.

The following chart displays the households in Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff, 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 (68.2%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (8.53%)

In 2021, 68.2% of workers in Flagstaff, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (8.53%).

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

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Flagstaff, AZ have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.64% of the workforce in Flagstaff, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Flagstaff, AZ (23.2k out of 132k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Flagstaff, AZ is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

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

89.1% of the population of Flagstaff, AZ has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 9.29% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.83% 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 24.3% under 18 years, 30.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

9.29%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Flagstaff, AZ declined by 1.77% from 11.1% to 10.9%.

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