Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ

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2020 Population

142,254

0.694% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

0.977% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.1%

2.85% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$59,000

0.774% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$299,100

6.48% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

61,826

2.16% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ had a population of 142k people with a median age of 31 and a median household income of $59,000. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ grew from 141,274 to 142,254, a 0.694% increase and its median household income declined from $59,460 to $59,000, a −0.774% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (25.5%), White (Hispanic) (9.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.86%).

23.9% of the households in Flagstaff City 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.

97.8% of the residents in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

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

In 2020, the median property value in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was $299,100, and the homeownership rate was 60.8%.

Most people in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ borders Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, Yavapai County PUMA, AZ, Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, Gila, Graham, Greenlee & Pinal (East) Counties PUMA, AZ, Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT, and Cedar City PUMA, UT.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 142k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.3% of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (6.12k people).

In 2020, there were 2.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.5k people) in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 13.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ are Navajo (17,653 households), Spanish (9,260 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (1,508 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,564

Women

50.3%

70,664

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 142,228 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.8% of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.5k ± 275
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
36.3k ± 446
White (Hispanic)
13.3k ± 836

14.4%

Hispanic Population

20.4k people

14.4% of the people in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ are hispanic (20.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,760 ± 1,024 people
China
465 ± 529 people
Philippines
367 ± 470 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 1,760 Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ residents, followed by China with 465 and Philippines with 367.

Foreign-Born Population

4.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.12k people

4.43%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.26k people

As of 2020, 4.3% of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ residents (6.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was 4.43%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Navajo
17,653 households (13.1%)
Spanish
9,260 households (6.88%)
Other Native Languages of North America
1,508 households (1.12%)

23.9% of the households in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was Navajo. 13.1% of the households in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ reported speaking Navajo at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,328 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
1,783 ± 385
Gulf War (1990s)
727 ± 186

Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ employs 61.8k people. The largest industries in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ are Restaurants & Food Services (6,428 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,466 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,115 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($180,078), Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($133,076), and Offices of physicians ($123,609).

Males in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,331. The income inequality in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,418

Women

49.2%

31,408

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 61,826 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

61.8k

2020 Value

−2.16%

1 Year decline

± −2.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −2.16%, from 63.2k employees to 61.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ, are Postsecondary teachers (1,981 people), Cooks (1,740 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,624 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Flagstaff City 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.8k

2020 Value

−2.16%

1 Year decline

± −2.16%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −2.16%, from 63.2k employees to 61.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,428 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,466 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,115 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,577

Median earning men ± $1,586

$27,076

Median earning women ± $905

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($60,010), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,151), and Public Administration ($55,421).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($47,153), Wholesale Trade ($42,839), and Public Administration ($40,180).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

Showing data for Arizona.

$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 Flagstaff City 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 Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ awarded 9,278 degrees. The student population of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 23,536 male students and 39,794 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Flagstaff City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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 Coconino County--Flagstaff City PUMA, 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 Coconino County--Flagstaff City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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 63,330 (37.2% men and 62.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 63,330 students enrolled in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 34,652 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 Coconino County--Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was General Psychology with 361 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Coconino County--Flagstaff City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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

Measure

In 2020, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.873% 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 Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ in 2020 were Some college (34.6k), High School or Equivalent (28k), and Bachelors Degree (20.4k).

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 City PUMA, AZ was $299,100 in 2020, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $280,900 to $299,100, a 6.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ is 60.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ is $59,000. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,668, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $107,213 and $98,737.

Housing

Property

$299,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$10,357

$29,789

Median Property Taxes

±$1,153

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 City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.8%

Homeownership

2020

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 60.8% of the housing units in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Flagstaff City 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,668, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $107,213 and $98,737.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Flagstaff City 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.

$59,000

Median Household Income

± $1,900

49k

Number of Households

± 1,713

In 2020, the median household income of the 49k households in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ declined from $59,000 from the previous year's value of $59,460.

The following chart displays the households in Flagstaff City 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

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ

0.486

2019 Wage GINI in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ

In 2020, the income inequality in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.81% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (69.9%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Walked (8.44%)

In 2020, 69.9% of workers in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who walked to work (8.44%).

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

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ (22k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 City PUMA, 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

88.9% of the population of Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 47% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 9.28% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arizona was $6,452 in 2014. This is a 3.03% increase from the previous year ($6,262).

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

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

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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 29.9% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% 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

11.1%

Uninsured

47%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

9.28%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ declined by 1.33% from 11.2% to 11.1%.

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