Houck, AZ

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    2024 Population
    707
    US Senator
    Mark Kelly
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ruben Gallego
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.5
    0.56% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    32.8%
    2.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $33,750
    21% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $44,800
    4.67% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    262
    5.42% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Houck, 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.

    99% of the residents in Houck, AZ are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Houck, AZ was $44,800, and the homeownership rate was 95.9%.

    Most people in Houck, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Houck, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Houck, AZ is home to a population of 707 people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.99% of Houck, AZ residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

    In 2024, there were 16.6 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (632 people) in Houck, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 17 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Houck, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Houck, AZ was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Houck, AZ
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      632 ± 164
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      38 ± 49
    3. Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
      17 ± 22
    1.56%
    Hispanic Population
    11 people

    In 2024, there were 16.6 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (632 people) in Houck, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 17 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.56% of the people in Houck, AZ are hispanic (11 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Houck, AZ as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      491,277 ± 16,626 people
    2. India
      45,077 ± 5,197 people
    3. Canada
      39,505 ± 4,867 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 491,277 Arizona residents, followed by India with 45,077 and Canada with 39,505.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.99%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    7 people
    0.494%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4 people

    As of 2024, 0.99% of Houck, AZ residents (7 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 Houck, AZ was 0.494%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      13 ± 22
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      6 ± 22

    Houck, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Houck, AZ.

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    Health

    88.1% of the population of Houck, AZ has health coverage, with 27.3% on employee plans, 48.2% on Medicaid, 6.93% on Medicare, 4.81% on non-group plans, and 0.849% 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, 39.9% were men and 60.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.9% were men and 60.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    11.9%
    Uninsured
    27.3%
    Employer Coverage
    48.2%
    Medicaid
    6.93%
    Medicare
    4.81%
    Non-Group
    0.849%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Houck, AZ declined by 35.5% from 18.4% to 11.9%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Houck, AZ employs 262 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Houck, AZ were Health Care & Social Assistance (75 people), Public Administration (60 people), and Retail Trade (31 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($39,167), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($31,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($30,938).

    Employment

    Occupations

    262
    2024 Value
    ± 91
    −5.42%
    1 Year decline
    ± 50.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Houck, AZ declined at a rate of −5.42%, from 277 employees to 262 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Houck, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (43 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (33 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (26 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Houck, AZ.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    262
    2024 Value
    ± 91
    −5.42%
    1 Year decline
    ± 50.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Houck, AZ declined at a rate of −5.42%, from 277 employees to 262 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Houck, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (75 people), Public Administration (60 people), and Retail Trade (31 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Houck, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Houck, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $34,000
    Median earning men ± $6,752
    $35,385
    Median earning women ± $8,056

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($65,833), Public Administration ($34,417), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($41,563), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,722), and Retail Trade ($28,958).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (46.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arizona

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    Mark Kelly
    Senator from Arizona3
    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 Arizona1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Houck, AZ was $44,800 in 2024, which is 0.135 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $42,800 to $44,800, a 4.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Houck, AZ is 95.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Houck, AZ have an average commute time of 35.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Houck, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $44,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,949
    $234
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$61

    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 Houck, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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    Rent vs Own

    95.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 95.9% of the housing units in Houck, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 94.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $33,750
    Median Household Income
    ± $18,851
    244
    Number of Households
    ± 57

    In 2024, the median household income of the 244 households in Houck, AZ grew to $33,750 from the previous year's value of $27,885.

    The following chart displays the households in Houck, 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 < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Houck, AZ is from Arizona.
    0.456
    2024 Wage GINI in Arizona
    0.457
    2023 Wage GINI in Arizona

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.78%)
    3. Carpooled (6.11%)

    In 2024, 82.1% of workers in Houck, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.78%) and those who carpooled to work (6.11%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    35.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Houck, AZ have a longer commute time (35.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.02% of the workforce in Houck, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    32.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Houck, AZ (232 out of 707 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Houck, AZ is Native American, followed by Two Or More and White.

    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.

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