Mescal, AZ

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2023 Population

1,601

9.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AMark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ARuben Gallego

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

53.4

9.49% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

18.7%

17.6% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$52,465

0.951% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$182,900

15.7% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

539

18.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Mescal, AZ had a population of 1.6k people with a median age of 53.4 and a median household income of $52,465. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mescal, AZ grew from 1,468 to 1,601, a 9.06% increase and its median household income declined from $52,969 to $52,465, a −0.951% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mescal, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.7%), White (Hispanic) (9.06%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.68%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.375%).

None of the households in Mescal, 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.

98.2% of the residents in Mescal, AZ are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Mescal, AZ was $182,900, and the homeownership rate was 88.9%.

Most people in Mescal, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Mescal, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mescal, AZ is home to a population of 1.6k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.5% of Mescal, AZ residents were born outside of the country (40 people).

In 2023, there were 5.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.17k people) in Mescal, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 204 Two+ (Hispanic) and 145 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Mescal, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mescal, AZ was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mescal, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.17k ± 280
Two+ (Hispanic)
204 ± 157
White (Hispanic)
145 ± 87

21.8%

Hispanic Population

349 people

21.8% of the people in Mescal, AZ are hispanic (349 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
500,763 ± 16,756 people
India
40,959 ± 4,955 people
Canada
39,634 ± 4,874 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 500,763 Arizona residents, followed by India with 40,959 and Canada with 39,634.

Foreign-Born Population

2.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

40 people

1.77%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

26 people

As of 2023, 2.5% of Mescal, AZ residents (40 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 Mescal, AZ was 1.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
116 ± 81
Gulf War (2001-)
61 ± 59
Korea
19 ± 24

Mescal, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mescal, AZ employs 539 people. The largest industries in Mescal, AZ are Manufacturing (132 people), Construction (65 people), and Retail Trade (60 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($180,234), Educational Services ($55,804), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,315).

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,270. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

539

2023 Value

± 167

18.2%

1 Year growth

± 39.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mescal, AZ grew at a rate of 18.2%, from 456 employees to 539 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mescal, AZ, are Production Occupations (87 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (72 people), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (64 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mescal, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

539

2023 Value

± 167

18.2%

1 Year growth

± 39.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mescal, AZ grew at a rate of 18.2%, from 456 employees to 539 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mescal, AZ, are Manufacturing (132 people), Construction (65 people), and Retail Trade (60 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mescal, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Mescal, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,271

Median earning men ± $29,641

$15,227

Median earning women ± $13,297

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($180,684) and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,554) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($18,875).

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

2024 Election Results

N/ADonald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
N/AKamala Harris (46.7%)
Democratic Party
N/AJill 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

N/AMark 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.

N/ARuben 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (1.42M), High School or Equivalent (1.41M), and Bachelors Degree (1.02M).

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 Mescal, AZ was $182,900 in 2023, which is 0.603 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $158,100 to $182,900, a 15.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Mescal, AZ is 88.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Mescal, AZ have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mescal, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$182,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$30,169

$552

Median Property Taxes

±$138

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 Mescal, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mescal, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88.9%

Homeownership

2023

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 88.9% of the housing units in Mescal, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 88.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mescal, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 3.03

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Mescal, 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.

$52,465

Median Household Income

± $11,474

621

Number of Households

± 149

In 2023, the median household income of the 621 households in Mescal, AZ declined from $52,465 from the previous year's value of $52,969.

The following chart displays the households in Mescal, 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 $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2022, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.545% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (54.4%)
Worked At Home (37.8%)
Carpooled (7.79%)

In 2023, 54.4% of workers in Mescal, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (37.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.79%).

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

30.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mescal, AZ have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Mescal, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mescal, AZ (300 out of 1.6k 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 45 - 54, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mescal, AZ is Two Or More, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

93.5% of the population of Mescal, AZ has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 7.68% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cochise County, AZ see 1770 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.42% increase from the previous year (1679 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1637 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 746 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,770 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cochise County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Cochise County, AZ see an average of 1,770 patients per year. This represents a 5.42% increase from the previous year (1,679 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 6.93% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.5%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

7.68%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mescal, AZ grew by 960% from 0.613% to 6.5%.

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

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