Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ

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2024 Population

108,866

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

42.6

0.472% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.5%

2.52% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$69,729

4.8% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$325,400

16.1% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

48,381

0.555% 1-year decline

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19.3% of the households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) 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.

93.1% of the residents in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ was $325,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%.

Most people in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ borders Maricopa County--Mesa City (East) PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County--Mesa City (North Central) PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, and Maricopa County--Gilbert Town (North) PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 109k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.5% of Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (12.5k people).

In 2024, there were 5.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.1k people) in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 8.58k 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--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (16,070 households), German (523 households), and Vietnamese (413 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,766

Women

51.2%

53,130

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 108,896 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ.

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Citizenship

93.1%

2024 Citizenship

92.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.1% of Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
67.1k ± 2.47k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
11.9k ± 1.75k
Other (Hispanic)
8.58k ± 1.33k

27.1%

Hispanic Population

29.5k people

27.1% of the people in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (29.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,545 ± 1,926 people
Canada
1,668 ± 995 people
Guatemala
556 ± 577 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 6,545 Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Canada with 1,668 and Guatemala with 556.

Foreign-Born Population

11.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

12.5k people

11.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

As of 2024, 11.5% of Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ residents (12.5k 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--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ was 11.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,070 households (15.6%)
German
523 households (0.507%)
Vietnamese
413 households (0.4%)

19.3% of the households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) 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--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 15.6% of the households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) 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
2,777 ± 377
Gulf War (1990s)
949 ± 224
Gulf War (2001-)
933 ± 197

Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.93 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ.

Health

89.1% of the population of Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.4% 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, 48.8% were men and 51.2% 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 20.3% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.3% 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

42.2%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ declined by 7.53% from 11.8% to 10.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ employs 48.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ were Construction (4,177 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,607 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,397 people), and the highest paying industries were Metal ore mining ($116,513), Data processing, hosting & related services ($110,758), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($104,823).

Males in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.09 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,889. The income inequality in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.373, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,914

Women

45.3%

26,467

Men

54.7%

The workforce of Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ in 2024 was 48,381 people, with 45.3% woman, and 54.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

48.4k

2024 Value

−0.555%

1 Year decline

± −0.555%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −0.555%, from 48.7k employees to 48.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ, are Customer service representatives (2,342 people), Other managers (1,534 people), and Retail salespersons (1,262 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) 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

48.4k

2024 Value

−0.555%

1 Year decline

± −0.555%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −0.555%, from 48.7k employees to 48.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ, are Construction (4,177 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,607 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,397 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,782

Median earning men ± $1,393

$42,293

Median earning women ± $1,585

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($78,977), Information ($65,368), and Manufacturing ($62,144).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($60,685), Construction ($57,356), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,467).

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--Mesa City (South Central) 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

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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.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 1.72% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.54% 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 Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (25k), Some college (24.1k), and Bachelors Degree (14.8k).

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 Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ was $325,400 in 2024, which is 0.978 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $280,200 to $325,400, a 16.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ is 62.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$325,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,790

$29,128

Median Property Taxes

±$1,266

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--Mesa City (South Central) 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 Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.2%

Homeownership

2024

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.2% of the housing units in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) 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.

$69,729

Median Household Income

± $3,231

46.8k

Number of Households

± 1,777

In 2024, the median household income of the 46.8k households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ grew to $69,729 from the previous year's value of $66,538.

The following chart displays the households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) 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

0.373

2024 Wage GINI in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ

0.372

2023 Wage GINI in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ

In 2024, the income inequality in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ was 0.373 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.51% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (67.7%)
Worked At Home (16.6%)
Carpooled (10.6%)

In 2024, 67.7% of workers in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who carpooled to work (10.6%).

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

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% of the workforce in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) 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--Mesa City (South Central) 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--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ (11.2k out of 107k 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 65 - 74, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, 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.