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None of the households in Phoenix, 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.
88.5% of the residents in Phoenix, AZ are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Phoenix, AZ are Grand Canyon University (28,022 degrees awarded in 2024), University of Phoenix-Arizona (26,758 degrees), and Aspen University (2,297 degrees).
In 2024, the median property value in Phoenix, AZ was $420,700, and the homeownership rate was 57.3%.
Most people in Phoenix, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Phoenix, AZ was 2 cars per household.
None of the households in Tucson, 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.
93.4% of the residents in Tucson, AZ are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Tucson, AZ are University of Arizona (11,941 degrees awarded in 2024), Pima Community College (5,624 degrees), and Pima Medical Institute-Tucson (1,322 degrees).
In 2024, the median property value in Tucson, AZ was $266,200, and the homeownership rate was 51.8%.
Most people in Tucson, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Tucson, AZ was 2 cars per household.
Phoenix, AZ is home to a population of 1.64M people, from which 88.5% are citizens.
As of 2024, 18.9% of Phoenix, AZ residents were born outside of the country (311k people).
In 2024, there were 2.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (667k people) in Phoenix, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 324k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 199k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
Tucson, AZ is home to a population of 547k people, from which 93.4% are citizens.
As of 2024, 13.3% of Tucson, AZ residents were born outside of the country (72.9k people).
In 2024, there were 2.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (237k people) in Tucson, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 92.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 63.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
As of 2024, 88.5% of Phoenix, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Phoenix, AZ was 88.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.
The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Phoenix, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
85.7% of the population of Phoenix, AZ has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 8.94% on Medicare, 9.51% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.
Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.
By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.
89.4% of the population of Tucson, AZ has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 3.41% on military or VA plans.
Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.
By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.
In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.
By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.
In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 28.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.
By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.
The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.
Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phoenix, AZ declined by 1.08% from 14.5% to 14.3%.
The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Phoenix, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.
The economy of Phoenix, AZ employs 843k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Phoenix, AZ were Health Care & Social Assistance (107,304 people), Retail Trade (96,851 people), and Construction (75,790 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($87,682), Utilities ($82,640), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,857).
The economy of Tucson, AZ employs 258k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tucson, AZ were Health Care & Social Assistance (37,722 people), Retail Trade (32,941 people), and Educational Services (30,485 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,268), Utilities ($78,036), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,810).
From 2023 to 2024, employment in Phoenix, AZ grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 825k employees to 843k employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phoenix, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (102,269 people), Management Occupations (92,296 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (77,865 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phoenix, AZ.
From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tucson, AZ grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 255k employees to 258k employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tucson, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,751 people), Sales & Related Occupations (23,842 people), and Management Occupations (21,599 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tucson, AZ.
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.
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.
From 2023 to 2024, employment in Phoenix, AZ grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 825k employees to 843k employees.
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phoenix, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (107,304 people), Retail Trade (96,851 people), and Construction (75,790 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phoenix, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Phoenix, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.
The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,215), Public Administration ($76,488), and Information ($74,617).
The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,975), Public Administration ($59,422), and Information ($52,467).
The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($63,851), Manufacturing ($62,403), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,266).
The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($50,691), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,459), and Manufacturing ($45,310).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The student population of Phoenix, AZ in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 80,406 male students and 183,970 female students.
Most students graduating from Universities in Phoenix, AZ are White (25,578 and 37.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14,411 and 21.1%), Black or African American (13,042 and 19.1%), and Unknown (9,579 and 14%).
The largest universities in Phoenix, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Grand Canyon University (28,022 and 40.7%), University of Phoenix-Arizona (26,758 and 38.9%), and Aspen University (2,297 and 3.34%).
The most popular majors in Phoenix, AZ are General Business Administration & Management (14,518 and 21.1%), Registered Nursing (5,582 and 8.11%), and Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management (1,944 and 2.83%).
The median tuition costs are $6,180 for private four year colleges, and $2,328 and $8,929 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.
The student population of Tucson, AZ in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 33,678 male students and 43,849 female students.
Most students graduating from Universities in Tucson, AZ are White (8,925 and 45.9%), Hispanic or Latino (6,626 and 34.1%), Asian (952 and 4.9%), and Two or More Races (890 and 4.58%).
The largest universities in Tucson, AZ by number of degrees awarded are University of Arizona (11,941 and 58.2%), Pima Community College (5,624 and 27.4%), and Pima Medical Institute-Tucson (1,322 and 6.44%).
The most popular majors in Tucson, AZ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,712 and 13.2%), Registered Nursing (809 and 3.94%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (653 and 3.18%).
The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $11,835 for in-state students and $38,165 for out-of-state students.
In 2024 in Phoenix, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 264,376 (30.4% men and 69.6% women).
The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.
The median property value in Phoenix, AZ was $420,700 in 2024, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $381,900 to $420,700, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Phoenix, AZ is 57.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.
People in Phoenix, AZ have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phoenix, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.
The median property value in Tucson, AZ was $266,200 in 2024, which is 0.8 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $242,200 to $266,200, a 9.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Tucson, AZ is 51.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.
People in Tucson, AZ have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tucson, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.
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 Phoenix, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.
The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Phoenix, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.
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 Tucson, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.
The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tucson, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.
In 2024, 57.3% of the housing units in Phoenix, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.1%.
This chart shows the percentage of owner in Phoenix, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.
In 2024, 51.8% of the housing units in Tucson, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.7%.
This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tucson, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.
In 2024, the median household income of the 610k households in Phoenix, AZ grew to $81,332 from the previous year's value of $77,041.
The following chart displays the households in Phoenix, 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.
In 2024, the median household income of the 228k households in Tucson, AZ grew to $57,073 from the previous year's value of $54,546.
In 2024, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.
In 2024, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.
In 2024, 64.2% of workers in Phoenix, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19%) and those who carpooled to work (10.8%).
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.
In 2024, 68% of workers in Tucson, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.8%) and those who carpooled to work (10.5%).
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.
Using averages, employees in Phoenix, AZ have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Phoenix, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.
The chart below shows how the median household income in Phoenix, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
Using averages, employees in Tucson, AZ have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Tucson, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.
The chart below shows how the median household income in Tucson, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
The following chart displays the households in Phoenix, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Phoenix, AZ have 2 cars.
The following chart displays the households in Tucson, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tucson, AZ have 2 cars.
13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phoenix, AZ (222k out of 1.62M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.
The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phoenix, AZ is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.
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.
18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tucson, AZ (98.7k out of 524k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.
The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tucson, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.
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.
As of 2024, 93.4% of Tucson, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tucson, AZ was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.
The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tucson, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
In 2024, there were 2.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (667k people) in Phoenix, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 324k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 199k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
42% of the people in Phoenix, AZ are hispanic (689k people).
The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Phoenix, AZ as a share of the total population.
In 2024, there were 2.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (237k people) in Tucson, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 92.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 63.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
42.8% of the people in Tucson, AZ are hispanic (234k people).
The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tucson, AZ as a share of the total population.
In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 491,277 Arizona residents, followed by India with 45,077 and Canada with 39,505.
In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 491,277 Arizona residents, followed by India with 45,077 and Canada with 39,505.
As of 2024, 18.9% of Phoenix, AZ residents (311k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phoenix, AZ was 18.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.
The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Phoenix, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
As of 2024, 13.3% of Tucson, AZ residents (72.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tucson, AZ was 13.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.
The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tucson, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
Phoenix, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.
The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Phoenix, AZ.
Tucson, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.
The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Tucson, AZ.
Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tucson, AZ declined by 3.62% from 11% to 10.6%.
The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tucson, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.
From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tucson, AZ grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 255k employees to 258k employees.
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tucson, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (37,722 people), Retail Trade (32,941 people), and Educational Services (30,485 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tucson, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Tucson, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.
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.
In 2024 in Tucson, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 77,527 (43.4% men and 56.6% women).
The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.
In 2024 there were 264,376 students enrolled in Phoenix, AZ, 30.4% men and 69.6% women.
By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 96,003 records, of which 68.3% were women and 31.7% men.
In 2024 there were 77,527 students enrolled in Tucson, AZ, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.
By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31,496 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.
In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Phoenix, AZ was General Business Administration & Management with 7,501 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Phoenix, AZ according to their major.
In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tucson, AZ was General Psychology with 510 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tucson, AZ according to their major.
In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grand Canyon University with 28,022 degrees awarded.
In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arizona with 11,941 degrees awarded.
In 2024, 20,047 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phoenix, AZ, which is 0.411 times less than the 48,744 female students who received degrees in the same year.
In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 25,578 degrees mean that there were 1.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 14,411 degrees awarded.
In 2024, 8,704 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tucson, AZ, which is 0.737 times less than the 11,816 female students who received degrees in the same year.
In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,925 degrees mean that there were 1.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 6,626 degrees awarded.
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.
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.
Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.
Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($905) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.
Public, 4-year or above ($1,284) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.
The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.
Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.
Public, 4-year or above ($1,738) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.
Public, 2-year ($1,920) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.
The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.
The following chart displays the households in Tucson, 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.
This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.
In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).
The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.
Social Needs in Phoenix, AZ
In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).
The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.