Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ

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2020 Population

117,728

1.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

30.4

0.328% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

21.5%

8.88% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$47,949

6.63% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$217,600

8.53% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

57,501

1.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ had a population of 118k people with a median age of 30.4 and a median household income of $47,949. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ grew from 116,462 to 117,728, a 1.09% increase and its median household income grew from $44,966 to $47,949, a 6.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (41%), White (Hispanic) (27.6%), Other (Hispanic) (9.84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.3%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.44%).

35.6% of the households in 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.

87.3% of the residents in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are Mesa Community College (4,361 degrees awarded in 2020), Pima Medical Institute-Mesa (459 degrees), and East Valley Institute of Technology (353 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was $217,600, and the homeownership rate was 41.9%.

Most people in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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

Population & Diversity

Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 118k people, from which 87.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 17.3% of Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (20.4k people).

In 2020, there were 1.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.2k people) in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.5k White (Hispanic) and 11.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (33,342 households), Navajo (748 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (552 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,417

Women

49.6%

59,346

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 117,763 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

87.3%

2020 Citizenship

87.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 87.3% of Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was 87.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.2k ± 1.99k
White (Hispanic)
32.5k ± 2.67k
Other (Hispanic)
11.6k ± 1.45k

43.3%

Hispanic Population

51k people

43.3% of the people in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (51k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,483 ± 2,847 people
China
534 ± 566 people
Philippines
515 ± 556 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 15,483 Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by China with 534 and Philippines with 515.

Foreign-Born Population

17.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.4k people

17.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

20.5k people

As of 2020, 17.3% of Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ residents (20.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was 17.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
33,342 households (30.8%)
Navajo
748 households (0.69%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
552 households (0.509%)

35.6% of the households in 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 30.8% of the households in 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

Vietnam
1,567 ± 239
Gulf War (2001-)
1,041 ± 249
Gulf War (1990s)
925 ± 281

Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ employs 57.5k people. The largest industries in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are Restaurants & Food Services (5,016 people), Construction (4,949 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,844 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($102,227), Commercial & industrial machinery & equipment repair & maintenance ($97,143), and Air transportation ($95,362).

Males in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,249. The income inequality in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.4, 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 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 Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

57.5k

2020 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 56.4k employees to 57.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, are Customer service representatives (2,532 people), Cashiers (1,675 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,455 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of 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.

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

57.5k

2020 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 56.4k employees to 57.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,016 people), Construction (4,949 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,844 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in 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

$32,514

Median earning men ± $1,126

$27,949

Median earning women ± $2,571

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,000), Public Administration ($55,543), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,275).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($41,178), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,881), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($39,427).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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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 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $35.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.1B) and Mixed freight ($18.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$230B

2020 Value in Arizona

$463B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $230B. This is expected to increase 101% to $463B by 2050.

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
$32.1B
Texas
$14.9B
Michigan
$5.53B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $32.1B, followed by Texas with $14.9B and Michigan and $5.53B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

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 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 2020, universities in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ awarded 5,812 degrees. The student population of Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7,748 male students and 11,582 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are White (2,925 and 51.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,619 and 28.3%), Black or African American (276 and 4.83%), and Asian (259 and 4.53%).

The largest universities in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Mesa Community College (4,361 and 75%), Pima Medical Institute-Mesa (459 and 7.9%), and East Valley Institute of Technology (353 and 6.07%).

The most popular majors in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ are General Art Studies (1,081 and 18.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (982 and 16.9%), and Registered Nursing (280 and 4.82%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in 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 2020 was 19,330 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 19,330 students enrolled in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,956 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
982 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
270 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
202 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Maricopa County--Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 982 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree 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
4,361 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa
459 degrees awarded
East Valley Institute of Technology
353 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mesa Community College with 4,361 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 2,236 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.625 times less than the 3,576 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,925 degrees mean that there were 1.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,619 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 ($15,816) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 1.4% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.99% 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 Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ in 2020 were Some college (24.2k), High School or Equivalent (23.9k), and Primary Education (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 Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was $217,600 in 2020, which is 0.947 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $200,500 to $217,600, a 8.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ is 41.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in 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 Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ is $47,949. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,668, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $107,213 and $98,737.

Housing

Property

$217,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,150

$17,933

Median Property Taxes

±$918

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

Rent vs Own

41.9%

Homeownership

2020

71.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 41.9% of the housing units in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,668, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $107,213 and $98,737.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in 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.

$47,949

Median Household Income

± $2,272

42.9k

Number of Households

± 1,709

In 2020, the median household income of the 42.9k households in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ grew to $47,949 from the previous year's value of $44,966.

The following chart displays the households in 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

0.4

2020 Wage GINI in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ

0.409

2019 Wage GINI in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ

In 2020, the income inequality in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was 0.4 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.24% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71.2%)
Carpooled (14%)
Worked At Home (6.95%)

In 2020, 71.2% of workers in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14%) and those who worked at home (6.95%).

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

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ (25.1k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mesa City (West) 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

81.7% of the population of Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 24.3% on Medicaid, 6.96% on Medicare, 8.34% on non-group plans, and 1.22% 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 Arizona see 1523 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year (1505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1586 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 713 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,523 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,523 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% increase 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.

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 30.3% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.64% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.3%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

24.3%

Medicaid

6.96%

Medicare

8.34%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mesa City (West) PUMA, AZ grew by 0.722% from 18.2% to 18.3%.

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