Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ

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2023 Population

120,457

1.56% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

31.7

1.93% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.8%

5.93% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$63,234

6.77% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$313,100

9.59% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

61,029

6.73% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ had a population of 120k people with a median age of 31.7 and a median household income of $63,234. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ declined from 122,363 to 120,457, a −1.56% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,225 to $63,234, a 6.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15.2%), White (Hispanic) (13.6%), Other (Hispanic) (10.8%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.11%).

32% of the households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) 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.

88.7% of the residents in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are Mesa Community College (3,788 degrees awarded in 2022), Pima Medical Institute-Mesa (399 degrees), and Carrington College-Mesa (356 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was $313,100, and the homeownership rate was 46.1%.

Most people in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ borders Maricopa County--Mesa City (North Central) PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County--Mesa City (South Central) PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County--Gilbert Town (North) PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County--Chandler City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County--Tempe (South) & Chandler (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, and Maricopa County--Tempe City (North) PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 120k people, from which 88.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 16.7% of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2023, there were 2.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.9k people) in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.4k Two+ (Hispanic) and 16.4k 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 Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (31,358 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (580 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (465 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,314

Women

48.5%

62,904

Men

51.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 122,218 inhabitants, with 51.5% men, and 48.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

88.7%

2023 Citizenship

88.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.7% of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was 88.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) 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 (West) PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
50.9k ± 2.16k
Two+ (Hispanic)
18.4k ± 2.05k
White (Hispanic)
16.4k ± 2.02k

41.7%

Hispanic Population

50.3k people

41.7% of the people in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (50.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,163 ± 2,829 people
India
502 ± 549 people
Philippines
469 ± 531 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 15,163 Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by India with 502 and Philippines with 469.

Foreign-Born Population

16.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

17%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

20.8k people

As of 2023, 16.7% of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ residents (20.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was 17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
31,358 households (28%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
580 households (0.519%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
465 households (0.416%)

32% of the households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 28% of the households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) 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

Gulf War (2001-)
2,042 ± 400
Vietnam
1,387 ± 259
Gulf War (1990s)
1,070 ± 285

Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ employs 61k people. The largest industries in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are Construction (5,660 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,513 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,818 people), and the highest paying industries are Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing ($131,053), Legal services ($93,053), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($90,311).

Males in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,529. The income inequality in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.379, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,077

Women

47.1%

30,424

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 57,501 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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

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Occupations

61k

2022 Value

6.73%

1 Year growth

± 6.73%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 6.73%, from 57.2k employees to 61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, are Customer service representatives (2,537 people), Cashiers (1,698 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,568 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, 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

61k

2022 Value

6.73%

1 Year growth

± 6.73%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 6.73%, from 57.2k employees to 61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, are Construction (5,660 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,513 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,818 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,976

Median earning men ± $1,650

$39,098

Median earning women ± $1,846

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($62,064), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,261), and Wholesale Trade ($53,292).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($48,583), Public Administration ($48,212), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,888).

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 (West) 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.

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.

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 2022, universities in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ awarded 5,795 degrees. The student population of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,423 male students and 11,182 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are White (2,671 and 46.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,805 and 31.5%), Black or African American (325 and 5.67%), and Two or More Races (240 and 4.18%).

The largest universities in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Mesa Community College (3,788 and 65.4%), Pima Medical Institute-Mesa (399 and 6.89%), and Carrington College-Mesa (356 and 6.14%).

The most popular majors in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are General Art Studies (913 and 15.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (627 and 10.8%), and Recording Arts Technology (364 and 6.28%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 19,605 (43% men and 57% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 19,605 students enrolled in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, 43% men and 57% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,477 records, of which 54.1% were women and 45.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Art Studies
913 degrees awarded
Recording Arts Technology
357 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
323 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was General Art Studies with 913 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mesa Community College
3,788 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
399 degrees awarded
Carrington College-Mesa
356 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mesa Community College with 3,788 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 2,209 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.616 times less than the 3,586 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,671 degrees mean that there were 1.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,805 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

Private for-profit, 2-year ($18,309) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,464) 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 2022, 1.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.06% 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 (West) PUMA, AZ in 2022 were Some college (26.5k), High School or Equivalent (24.4k), and Bachelors Degree (14.9k).

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 (West) PUMA, AZ was $313,100 in 2023, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $285,700 to $313,100, a 9.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ is 46.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ is $63,234. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was Maricopa County--Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ with a value of $135,341, followed by Maricopa County--Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ and Maricopa County--Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $131,621 and $119,782.

Housing

Property

$313,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,011

$21,557

Median Property Taxes

±$1,176

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 (West) 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 (West) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.1%

Homeownership

2023

71.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 46.1% of the housing units in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was Maricopa County--Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ with a value of $135,341, followed by Maricopa County--Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ and Maricopa County--Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $131,621 and $119,782.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) 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.

$63,234

Median Household Income

± $1,878

46.8k

Number of Households

± 1,785

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.8k households in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ grew to $63,234 from the previous year's value of $59,225.

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

0.379

2022 Wage GINI in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ

0.384

2021 Wage GINI in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ

In 2022, the income inequality in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was 0.379 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.17% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (66%)
Carpooled (13.9%)
Worked At Home (13.6%)

In 2023, 66% of workers in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (13.6%).

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

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ (20.1k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ is Hispanic, followed by White 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

83.1% of the population of Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 7.22% on Medicare, 9.29% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1524 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (1499 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1526 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,524 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,524 patients per year. This represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (1,499 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 31% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.9%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

24.6%

Medicaid

7.22%

Medicare

9.29%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ declined by 4.5% from 17.7% to 16.9%.

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