Nogales, AZ

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Population

20,233

0.599% decline

Median Age

33.7


Median Household Income

$28,264

1.2% growth

Poverty Rate

29.4%


Number of Employees

7,053

1.29% decline

Median Property Value

$117,500

2.53% growth

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Health

Diversity

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Nogales, AZ had a population of 20.2k people with a median age of 33.7 and a median household income of $28,264. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Nogales, AZ declined from 20,355 to 20,233, a -0.599% decrease and its median household income grew from $27,929 to $28,264, a 1.2% increase.

The population of Nogales, AZ is 94.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% White Alone, and 1.16% Asian Alone. 88.1% of the people in Nogales, AZ speak a non-English language, and 84.1% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Nogales, AZ is $117,500, and the homeownership rate is 51%. Most people in Nogales, AZ commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Nogales, AZ is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Nogales, AZ employs 7.05k people. The largest industries in Nogales, AZ are Retail Trade (1,223 people), Accommodation & Food Services (753 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (722 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,419), Manufacturing ($32,169), and Wholesale Trade ($30,417).

Median household income in Nogales, AZ is $28,264. Males in Nogales, AZ have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,169. The income inequality in Nogales, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$28,264

2017 value

± $2,769

1.2%

1 Year Growth

± 11.9%

Households in Nogales, AZ have a median annual income of $28,264, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $27,929 in 2016, which represents a 1.2% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,619

Average Male Salary

± $1,335

$46,169

Average Female Salary

± $1,026

In 2017, full-time male employees in Nogales, AZ made 1.31 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,397 ± $4,848

  2. White

    $48,861 ± $892

  3. Alaska Native

    $40,845 ± $31,991

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nogales, AZ workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.22 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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

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Wage Distribution

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

0.468

2017 Wage GINI

0.467

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.304% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9662

  2. Census Tract 9663.01

  3. Census Tract 9664.01

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nogales, AZ was Census Tract 9662 with a value of $34,632, followed by Census Tract 9663.01 and Census Tract 9664.01, with respective values of $32,836 and $28,438.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

29.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nogales, AZ (5.84k out of 19.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    5,625 ± 553

  2. White

    4,767 ± 524

  3. Other

    872 ± 214

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

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

7.05k

2017 Value

± 611

-1.29%

1 Year decline

± 12.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Nogales, AZ declined at a rate of -1.29%, from 7.15k employees to 7.05k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nogales, AZ, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,103 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (977 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (539 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nogales, AZ.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Nogales, AZ, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,103 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (977 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (539 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Nogales, AZ has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (2.31 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.95 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.51 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Nogales, AZ, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($87,386), Management Occupations ($64,643), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors ($53,813).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.05k

2017 Value

± 611

-1.29%

1 Year decline

± 12.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Nogales, AZ declined at a rate of -1.29%, from 7.15k employees to 7.05k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nogales, AZ, are Retail Trade (1,223 people), Accommodation & Food Services (753 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (722 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nogales, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Nogales, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Nogales, AZ, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (1,223 people), Accommodation & Food Services (753 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (722 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Nogales, AZ has an unusually high number of Wholesale Trade (3.06 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.81 times), and Retail Trade (1.52 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Nogales, AZ, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,419), Manufacturing ($32,169), and Wholesale Trade ($30,417).

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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

  1. Pharmaceuticals

    $23.6B

  2. Mixed freight

    $20.7B

  3. Electronics

    $16.4B

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

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$158B

2015 Value

$290B

Projected 2045 Value

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.

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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

  1. California

    $21.9B

  2. Texas

    $8.27B

  3. 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).

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Health

88.2% of the population of Nogales, AZ has health coverage, with 21.7% on employee plans, 38.8% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 0.246% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Nogales, AZ was $6,452 in 2014. This is a 3.03% increase from the previous year ($6,262).

Primary care physicians in Nogales, AZ see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.198% increase from the previous year (1516 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 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

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1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.198% increase from the previous year (1,516 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,452

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

11.8%

Uninsured

21.7%

Employer Coverage

38.8%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

0.246%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nogales, AZ declined by 26% from 15.9% to 11.8%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. La Paz County

    14.9% prevalence

  2. Apache County

    14.3% prevalence

  3. Navajo County

    13.1% prevalence

La Paz County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Arizona, at 14.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Arizona by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Nogales, AZ is home to a population of 20.2k people, from which 84.1% are citizens. As of 2017, 37.1% of Nogales, AZ residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Nogales, AZ is composed of 19.1k Hispanic or Latino residents (94.2%), 831 White Alone residents (4.11%), 234 Asian Alone residents (1.16%), 106 Black or African American Alone residents (0.524%), 3 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.0148%), 2 Two or More Races residents (0.00988%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Nogales, AZ are Spanish or Spanish Creole (16,621 speakers), Korean (150 speakers), and African Languages (18 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

20

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

55

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Nogales, AZ was 33.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 20, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 55. But people in Nogales, AZ are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Nogales, AZ residents was 33.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

37.1%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

39.3%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 37.1% of Nogales, AZ residents were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nogales, AZ was 39.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    511,535 ± 16,887 people

  2. Canada

    42,113 ± 5,023 people

  3. India

    35,674 ± 4,625 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nogales, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 511,535 Nogales, AZ residents, followed by Canada with 42,113 and India with 35,674.

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Citizenship

84.1%

2017 Citizenship

82.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 84.1% of Nogales, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Nogales, AZ was 82.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    19.1k ± 802

  2. White Alone

    831 ± 270

  3. Asian Alone

    234 ± 81

In 2017, there were 22.9 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (19.1k people) in Nogales, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 831 White Alone and 234 Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Nogales, AZ as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    16,621 speakers (87%)

  2. Korean

    150 speakers (0.785%)

  3. African Languages

    18 speakers (0.0942%)

88.1% of Nogales, AZ citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Nogales, AZ was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 87% of the overall population of Nogales, AZ are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.785% speak Korean and 0.0942% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    67 ± 47

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    64 ± 60

  3. World War II

    48 ± 46

Nogales, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Nogales, AZ was $117,500 in 2017, which is 0.54 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $114,600 to $117,500, a 2.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Nogales, AZ is 51%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Nogales, AZ have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Nogales, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$28,264

Median Household Income

± $2,769

6.48k

Number of Households

± 570

In 2017, the median household income of the 6.48k households in Nogales, AZ grew to $28,264 from the previous year's value of $27,929.

The following chart displays the households in Nogales, 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 < $10k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$117,500

2017 Median

± $7,395

$114,600

2016 Median

± $8,213

In 2017, the median property value in Nogales, AZ grew to to $117,500 from the previous year's value of $114,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Nogales, 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 Nogales, AZ the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

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Rent vs Own

51%

2017 Homeownership

50.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 51% of the housing units in Nogales, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.6%.

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

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

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Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nogales, AZ have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Nogales, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    84.7%

  2. Carpooled

    8.28%

  3. Worked At Home

    2.26%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Nogales, AZ was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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