Mesa, AZ

Census Place

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Population

508,979

2.54% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

Median Age

35.8

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Median Household Income

$58,247

5.88% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$242,500

7.92% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

241,819

2.25% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Mesa, AZ had a population of 509k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $58,247. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Mesa, AZ grew from 496,395 to 508,979, a 2.54% increase and its median household income grew from $55,014 to $58,247, a 5.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mesa, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.1%), White (Hispanic) (19.9%), Other (Hispanic) (5.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.73%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%). NaNk% of the people in Mesa, AZ speak a non-English language, and 91.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mesa, AZ are Mesa Community College (4,267 degrees awarded in 2017), Arizona State University-Polytechnic (1,060 degrees), and Pima Medical Institute-Mesa (680 degrees).

The median property value in Mesa, AZ is $242,500, and the homeownership rate is 60%. Most people in Mesa, AZ commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Mesa, AZ is 2 cars per household.

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United States Arizona Maricopa County, AZ Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arizona, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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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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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arizona across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Maricopa County, AZ went to Donald J. Trump with 47.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (44.8%), followed by Other (7.5%). The most partisan county was Mohave County, AZ with 72.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mesa, AZ. Showing the available data for Maricopa County, AZ.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (47.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (44.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.5%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 47.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (44.8%), followed by Other (7.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Arizona.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Maricopa County, AZ

47.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Arizona

Mohave County, AZ
72.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Santa Cruz County, AZ
71.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
La Paz County, AZ
67.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arizona was Mohave County, AZ with 72.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Arizona colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

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 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.

Diversity

Mesa, AZ is home to a population of 509k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 11.6% of Mesa, AZ residents were born outside of the country (59.1k people).

In 2018, there were 3.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (311k people) in Mesa, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 101k White (Hispanic) and 28.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mesa, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
311k ± 9.38k
White (Hispanic)
101k ± 8.89k
Other (Hispanic)
28.5k ± 5.43k

28%

Hispanic Population

143k people

28% of the people in Mesa, AZ are hispanic (143k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.6%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

59.1k people

11.7%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

58k people

As of 2018, 11.6% of Mesa, AZ residents (59.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mesa, AZ was 11.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in Mesa, AZ was 35.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Mesa, AZ are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Mesa, AZ residents was 36.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
529,069 ± 17,187 people
Canada
42,736 ± 5,060 people
India
38,953 ± 4,832 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 529,069 Arizona residents, followed by Canada with 42,736 and India with 38,953.

Citizenship

91.8%

2018 Citizenship

92.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 91.8% of Mesa, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Mesa, AZ was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
12,589 ± 1,471
Gulf War (1990s)
6,274 ± 1,340
Gulf War (2001-)
5,395 ± 1,089

Mesa, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Mesa, AZ is $58,247. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Mesa, AZ was Census Tract 9806 with a value of $137,566, followed by Census Tract 4207.05 and Census Tract 4201.08, with respective values of $131,027 and $126,250.

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,405. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Mesa, AZ employs 242k people. The largest industries in Mesa, AZ are Health Care & Social Assistance (29,373 people), Retail Trade (29,177 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (24,263 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,883), Utilities ($90,514), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,298).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,247

2018 value

± $2,148

5.88%

1 Year Growth

± 6.02%

Households in Mesa, AZ have a median annual income of $58,247, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,014 in 2017, which represents a 5.88% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Mesa, AZ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

$62,316

Average Male Salary in Arizona

± $1,275

$49,405

Average Female Salary in Arizona

± $1,081

In 2018, full-time male employees in Arizona made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Arizona by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Arizona

Asian
$61,467 ± $4,613
White
$51,046 ± $885
Two or More Races
$41,273 ± $3,473

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Arizona workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Arizona.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Arizona by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mesa, AZ is from Arizona.

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.469

2017 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2018, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9806
Census Tract 4207.05
Census Tract 4201.08

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mesa, AZ was Census Tract 9806 with a value of $137,566, followed by Census Tract 4207.05 and Census Tract 4201.08, with respective values of $131,027 and $126,250.

The following map shows all of the places in Mesa, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mesa, AZ (75.6k out of 487k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
56,355 ± 1,779
Hispanic
35,162 ± 1,494
Other
6,767 ± 635

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mesa, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

242k

2018 Value

± 8,717

2.25%

1 Year growth

± 4.85%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Mesa, AZ grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 237k employees to 242k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mesa, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (35,383 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,051 people), and Management Occupations (21,285 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mesa, AZ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Mesa, AZ, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (35,383 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,051 people), and Management Occupations (21,285 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Mesa, AZ has an unusually high number of residents working as Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.41 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.39 times), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1.29 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Mesa, AZ, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($87,240), Legal Occupations ($75,864), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($72,513).

Industries

Employment by Industries

242k

2018 Value

± 8,717

2.25%

1 Year growth

± 4.85%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Mesa, AZ grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 237k employees to 242k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mesa, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (29,373 people), Retail Trade (29,177 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (24,263 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mesa, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Mesa, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Mesa, AZ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (29,373 people), Retail Trade (29,177 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (24,263 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Mesa, AZ has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.66 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.62 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.33 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Mesa, AZ, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,883), Utilities ($90,514), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,298).

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 2015, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $23.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($20.7B) and Electronics ($16.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arizona.

$158B

2015 Value in Arizona

$290B

Projected 2045 Value in Arizona

83.3% growth

In 2015, total outbound Arizona trade was $158B. This is expected to increase 83.3% to $290B by 2045.

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
$21.9B
Texas
$8.27B
New Mexico
$4.07B

In 2015, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $21.9B, followed by Texas with $8.27B and New Mexico and $4.07B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Mesa, AZ awarded 6,951 degrees. The student population of Mesa, AZ is skewed towards women, with 13,503 male students and 14,293 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mesa, AZ are White (3,498 and 52.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,730 and 25.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (339 and 5.06%), and Black or African American (313 and 4.67%).

The largest universities in Mesa, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Mesa Community College (4,267 and 61.4%), Arizona State University-Polytechnic (1,060 and 15.2%), and Pima Medical Institute-Mesa (680 and 9.78%).

The most popular majors in Mesa, AZ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,152 and 31%), Medical Assistant (372 and 5.35%), and Registered Nursing (295 and 4.24%).

The median tuition costs in Mesa, AZ are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $9,613 and $25,350 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
231 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
207 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,025 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mesa, AZ was Registered Nursing with 231 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Mesa, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mesa Community College
4,267 degrees awarded
Arizona State University-Polytechnic
1,060 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
680 degrees awarded

$9,613

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Mesa, AZ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mesa Community College with 4,267 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,065

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,886

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 3,065 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mesa, AZ, which is 0.789 times less than the 3,886 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Mesa, AZ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,498 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,730 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
339 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Mesa, AZ were to White students. These 3,498 degrees mean that there were 2.02 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,730 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mesa, AZ was $242,500 in 2018, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $224,700 to $242,500, a 7.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Mesa, AZ is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Mesa, AZ have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Mesa, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$242,500

2018 Median

± $4,725

$224,700

2017 Median

± $4,320

In 2018, the median property value in Mesa, AZ grew to to $242,500 from the previous year's value of $224,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Mesa, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mesa, AZ the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,247

Median Household Income

± $2,148

186k

Number of Households

± 6,525

In 2018, the median household income of the 186k households in Mesa, AZ grew to $58,247 from the previous year's value of $55,014.

The following chart displays the households in Mesa, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Mesa, AZ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mesa, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

60%

2018 Homeownership

61.6%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 60% of the housing units in Mesa, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Mesa, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mesa, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.02% of the workforce in Mesa, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
74.9%
Carpooled
12.8%
Worked At Home
6.83%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Mesa, AZ was Drove Alone (74.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (12.8%) and those who Worked At Home (6.83%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mesa, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mesa, AZ have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

87.4% of the population of Mesa, AZ has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.37% 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 Maricopa County, AZ see 1411 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.353% decrease from the previous year (1416 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1521 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 820 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, La Paz County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.9%). Additionally, Apache County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Maricopa County, AZ.

1,411 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maricopa County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Maricopa County, AZ see an average of 1,411 patients per year. This represents a 0.353% decrease from the previous year (1,416 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maricopa County, AZ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,452

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arizona

$4,035

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,032

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,096

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arizona (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.03%, from $6,262 to $6,452.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.6%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mesa, AZ grew by 9.58% from 11.5% to 12.6%.

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