Peoria, AZ

Census Place

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2023 Population
194,338
1.59% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Kelly
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ruben Gallego
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.1
1.69% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
8.41%
0.0248% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$93,403
7.66% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$429,400
11.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
91,870
1.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Peoria, AZ had a population of 194k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $93,403. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Peoria, AZ grew from 191,292 to 194,338, a 1.59% increase and its median household income grew from $86,759 to $93,403, a 7.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Peoria, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.8%), White (Hispanic) (6.79%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.6%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.59%).

None of the households in Peoria, 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.

95.6% of the residents in Peoria, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Peoria, AZ are Kor Beauty Academy (20 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Peoria, AZ was $429,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.5%.

Most people in Peoria, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Peoria, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Peoria, AZ is home to a population of 194k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.2% of Peoria, AZ residents were born outside of the country (21.7k people).

In 2023, there were 9.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Peoria, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.2k White (Hispanic) and 12.4k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.6%
2023 Citizenship
95.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.6% of Peoria, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Peoria, AZ was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peoria, AZ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    128k ± 2.8k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    13.2k ± 1.63k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    12.4k ± 1.44k
19.7%
Hispanic Population
38.2k people

In 2023, there were 9.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Peoria, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.2k White (Hispanic) and 12.4k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

19.7% of the people in Peoria, AZ are hispanic (38.2k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    500,763 ± 16,756 people
  2. India
    40,959 ± 4,955 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
21.7k people
10.9%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
20.8k people

As of 2023, 11.2% of Peoria, AZ residents (21.7k 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 Peoria, AZ was 10.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,914 ± 535
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,038 ± 466
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,194 ± 494

Peoria, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Peoria, AZ employs 91.9k people. The largest industries in Peoria, AZ are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,193 people), Retail Trade (11,661 people), and Finance & Insurance (9,528 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($122,955), Utilities ($107,292), and Wholesale Trade ($79,254).

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.

Occupations

91.9k
2023 Value
± 2,695
1.74%
1 Year growth
± 4.05%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Peoria, AZ grew at a rate of 1.74%, from 90.3k employees to 91.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peoria, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,806 people), Management Occupations (12,143 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,566 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peoria, AZ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

91.9k
2023 Value
± 2,695
1.74%
1 Year growth
± 4.05%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Peoria, AZ grew at a rate of 1.74%, from 90.3k employees to 91.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peoria, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,193 people), Retail Trade (11,661 people), and Finance & Insurance (9,528 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peoria, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Peoria, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$62,519
Median earning men ± $3,542
$47,884
Median earning women ± $1,882

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($93,654), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,000), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,744).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($72,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,187), and Manufacturing ($63,125).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

US Senators from Arizona

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Mark Kelly
Senator from Arizona3
Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.
Ruben Gallego
Senator from Arizona1
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Peoria, AZ awarded 20 degrees. The student population of Peoria, AZ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 47 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Peoria, AZ are White (8 and 40%), followed by Black or African American (6 and 30%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 15%), and Unknown (2 and 10%).

The largest universities in Peoria, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Kor Beauty Academy (20 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Peoria, AZ are General Cosmetology (20 and 100%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2016 in Peoria, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 12%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 50 (6% men and 94% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 50 students enrolled in Peoria, AZ, 6% men and 94% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 24 records, of which 91.7% were women and 8.33% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Peoria, AZ was General Cosmetology with 20 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kor Beauty Academy with 20 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peoria, AZ, which is 0.0526 times less than the 19 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Peoria, AZ was $429,400 in 2023, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $383,600 to $429,400, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Peoria, AZ is 75.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Peoria, AZ have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peoria, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Peoria, AZ is $93,403. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Peoria, AZ was Census Tract 6111 with a value of $165,200, followed by Census Tract 6112 and Census Tract 6110, with respective values of $165,000 and $155,313.

Property

$429,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,724
$55,218
Median Property Taxes
±$1,823

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 Peoria, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

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Rent vs Own

75.5%
Homeownership
2023
68.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 75.5% of the housing units in Peoria, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 6111
  2. Census Tract 6112
  3. Census Tract 6110

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Peoria, AZ was Census Tract 6111 with a value of $165,200, followed by Census Tract 6112 and Census Tract 6110, with respective values of $165,000 and $155,313.

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Household Income

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$93,403
Median Household Income
± $2,586
73.2k
Number of Households
± 2,203

In 2023, the median household income of the 73.2k households in Peoria, AZ grew to $93,403 from the previous year's value of $86,759.

The following chart displays the households in Peoria, 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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Peoria, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (68.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (20.2%)
  3. Carpooled (8.52%)

In 2023, 68.5% of workers in Peoria, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.52%).

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Commute Time

28.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peoria, AZ have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Peoria, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

8.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peoria, AZ (16.2k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Peoria, 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.

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Health

93% of the population of Peoria, AZ has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maricopa County, AZ see 1445 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.83% increase from the previous year (1419 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 559 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,445 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maricopa County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Maricopa County, AZ see an average of 1,445 patients per year. This represents a 1.83% increase from the previous year (1,419 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.99%
Uninsured
53.1%
Employer Coverage
10.5%
Medicaid
14.8%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
1.81%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peoria, AZ grew by 1.59% from 6.89% to 6.99%.

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