Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ

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2023 Population

110,698

1.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.3

0.512% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.5%

6.4% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$75,604

6.97% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$398,300

13.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

56,440

0.371% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ had a population of 111k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $75,604. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ grew from 109,075 to 110,698, a 1.49% increase and its median household income grew from $70,678 to $75,604, a 6.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (59%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (9%), Other (Hispanic) (8.43%), White (Hispanic) (7.13%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.77%).

26.1% of the households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) 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.

91.1% of the residents in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are Paradise Valley Community College (953 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was $398,300, and the homeownership rate was 57.5%.

Most people in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ borders Maricopa County--Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City (Northwest Central) PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 111k people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 16.5% of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (18.2k people).

In 2023, there were 6.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.4k people) in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.97k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 9.33k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (19,275 households), Other Indo-European Languages (826 households), and Serbo-Croatian (771 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,488

Women

49.2%

56,312

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 110,800 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ.

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Citizenship

91.1%

2023 Citizenship

91.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.1% of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.4k ± 2.36k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
9.97k ± 1.72k
Other (Hispanic)
9.33k ± 1.4k

27.3%

Hispanic Population

30.2k people

27.3% of the people in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (30.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,232 ± 2,143 people
Guatemala
747 ± 669 people
Uganda
677 ± 637 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 8,232 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Guatemala with 747 and Uganda with 677.

Foreign-Born Population

16.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.2k people

15.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

16.9k people

As of 2023, 16.5% of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ residents (18.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was 15.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,275 households (18.3%)
Other Indo-European Languages
826 households (0.784%)
Serbo-Croatian
771 households (0.731%)

26.1% of the households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 18.3% of the households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) 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
2,150 ± 432
Gulf War (2001-)
1,454 ± 354
Gulf War (1990s)
964 ± 262

Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ employs 56.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ were Construction (4,321 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,164 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,871 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of physicians ($176,283), Spectator sports ($166,692), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($146,067).

Males in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,078. The income inequality in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,328

Women

44.9%

31,112

Men

55.1%

The workforce of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ in 2023 was 56,440 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

56.4k

2023 Value

−0.371%

1 Year decline

± −0.371%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −0.371%, from 56.7k employees to 56.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, are Other managers (2,007 people), Customer service representatives (1,711 people), and Retail salespersons (1,262 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

56.4k

2023 Value

−0.371%

1 Year decline

± −0.371%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −0.371%, from 56.7k employees to 56.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, are Construction (4,321 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,164 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,871 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,496

Median earning men ± $2,917

$46,600

Median earning women ± $1,948

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,850), and Public Administration ($73,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($81,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,421), and Manufacturing ($59,583).

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

Voting results are not available for Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (46.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

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.

Ruben 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

In 2023, universities in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ awarded 953 degrees. The student population of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,571 male students and 3,309 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are White (564 and 59.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (266 and 28.1%), Two or More Races (36 and 3.81%), and Unknown (28 and 2.96%).

The largest universities in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Paradise Valley Community College (953 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (170 and 17.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (167 and 17.5%), and General Art Studies (140 and 14.7%).

The median tuition cost in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ for a public four year colleges is $2,328 for in-state students and $8,929 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,880 students enrolled in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, 43.7% men and 56.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,060 records, of which 54.4% were women and 45.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
167 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
78 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
70 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 167 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Paradise Valley Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

953 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paradise Valley Community College with 953 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 400 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.723 times less than the 553 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 564 degrees mean that there were 2.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 266 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

Public, 4-year or above ($2,328) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($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 2023, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.41% 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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (20.9k), Some college (20.8k), and Bachelors Degree (19.5k).

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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was $398,300 in 2023, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $351,800 to $398,300, a 13.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ is 57.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$398,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,079

$27,537

Median Property Taxes

±$1,374

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 City (Northeast Central) 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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.5%

Homeownership

2023

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 57.5% of the housing units in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,604

Median Household Income

± $2,799

47.9k

Number of Households

± 1,926

In 2023, the median household income of the 47.9k households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ grew to $75,604 from the previous year's value of $70,678.

The following chart displays the households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) 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

0.442

2023 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ

0.441

2022 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ

In 2023, the income inequality in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.297% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (68%)
Worked At Home (19.1%)
Carpooled (8.06%)

In 2023, 68% of workers in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.06%).

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

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.999% of the workforce in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) 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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ (14.8k out of 110k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, 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.

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

88.5% of the population of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.25% decrease from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 549 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,505 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,505 patients per year. This represents a 1.25% decrease from the previous year (1,524 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

11.5%

Uninsured

46.7%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ declined by 3.13% from 11.8% to 11.5%.

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