Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ

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2023 Population

127,601

1.84% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.1

0.238% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.41%

17.6% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$93,804

5.08% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$398,600

12.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

50,964

2.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ had a population of 128k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $93,804. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ grew from 125,291 to 127,601, a 1.84% increase and its median household income grew from $89,265 to $93,804, a 5.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.05%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.13%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.84%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.67%).

10.1% of the households in Maricopa County--Surprise City (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.

97.9% of the residents in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are Ottawa University-Surprise (165 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was $398,600, and the homeownership rate was 79%.

Most people in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ borders Maricopa County--El Mirage & Sun City PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County--Goodyear, Glendale (West) & Litchfield Park (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, and Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 128k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.73% of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (8.59k people).

In 2023, there were 8.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.2k people) in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.3k White (Hispanic) and 6.55k Two+ (Non-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--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (7,131 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (954 households), and Polish (645 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,812

Women

52.6%

59,300

Men

47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 125,112 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.2k ± 2.67k
White (Hispanic)
10.3k ± 1.97k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.55k ± 1.1k

17.5%

Hispanic Population

22.3k people

17.5% of the people in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (22.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,659 ± 993 people
Philippines
1,344 ± 895 people
Canada
929 ± 746 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 1,659 Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Philippines with 1,344 and Canada with 929.

Foreign-Born Population

6.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.59k people

6.75%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.45k people

As of 2023, 6.73% of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ residents (8.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was 6.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,131 households (5.89%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
954 households (0.789%)
Polish
645 households (0.533%)

10.1% of the households in Maricopa County--Surprise City (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%. 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--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 5.89% of the households in Maricopa County--Surprise City (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
3,906 ± 422
Gulf War (2001-)
3,067 ± 517
Gulf War (1990s)
1,410 ± 293

Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ employs 51k people. The largest industries in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are Elementary & secondary schools (3,798 people), Construction (3,337 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,920 people), and the highest paying industries are Veterinary services ($260,751), Not specified retail trade ($185,304), and Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($118,017).

Males in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,971. The income inequality in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.393, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,156

Women

48.8%

24,325

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 47,481 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

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

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Occupations

51k

2022 Value

2.68%

1 Year growth

± 2.68%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 2.68%, from 49.6k employees to 51k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, are Other managers (1,766 people), Registered nurses (1,519 people), and Retail salespersons (1,484 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) 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.

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

51k

2022 Value

2.68%

1 Year growth

± 2.68%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 2.68%, from 49.6k employees to 51k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,798 people), Construction (3,337 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,920 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,774

Median earning men ± $1,937

$45,003

Median earning women ± $2,648

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($83,142), Wholesale Trade ($71,619), and Information ($71,349).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($62,813), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,352), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,583).

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--Surprise City (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.

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--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ awarded 165 degrees. The student population of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 838 male students and 898 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are White (81 and 49.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (45 and 27.3%), Black or African American (19 and 11.5%), and Two or More Races (12 and 7.27%).

The largest universities in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Ottawa University-Surprise (165 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are General Business Administration & Management (75 and 45.5%), General Psychology (13 and 7.88%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (12 and 7.27%).

The median tuition cost in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ for private four year colleges is $29,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 28.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 74.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,736 (48.3% men and 51.7% 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

In 2022 there were 1,736 students enrolled in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, 48.3% men and 51.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 614 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
General Psychology
13 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
12 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Ottawa University-Surprise

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

165 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ottawa University-Surprise with 165 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 107 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, which is 1.84 times more than the 58 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 81 degrees mean that there were 1.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 0.496% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.318% 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--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ in 2022 were Some college (25.6k), High School or Equivalent (25.6k), and Bachelors Degree (17.9k).

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--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was $398,600 in 2023, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $354,300 to $398,600, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is 79%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is $93,804. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) 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

$398,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,044

$36,509

Median Property Taxes

±$1,451

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--Surprise City (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--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79% of the housing units in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.9%.

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

$93,804

Median Household Income

± $2,959

46.2k

Number of Households

± 1,784

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.2k households in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ grew to $93,804 from the previous year's value of $89,265.

The following chart displays the households in Maricopa County--Surprise City (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

0.393

2022 Wage GINI in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ

0.398

2021 Wage GINI in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ

In 2022, the income inequality in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was 0.393 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.13% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.3%)
Worked At Home (17.3%)
Carpooled (8.67%)

In 2023, 71.3% of workers in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.67%).

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

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.52% of the workforce in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ (9.41k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

93.4% of the population of Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 9.13% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 3.13% 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% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.59%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

9.13%

Medicaid

17.4%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

3.13%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ declined by 11.3% from 7.43% to 6.59%.

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