Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ

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2020 Population

121,336

4.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

31.7

2.59% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

21.1%

9.59% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,944

5.13% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$192,200

15.6% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

49,120

4.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ had a population of 121k people with a median age of 31.7 and a median household income of $51,944. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ grew from 116,487 to 121,336, a 4.16% increase and its median household income grew from $49,409 to $51,944, a 5.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are White (Hispanic) (39.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (14.1%), Other (Hispanic) (13.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (8.55%).

46.9% of the households in Phoenix City (South) 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.

84.5% of the residents in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are South Mountain Community College (1,009 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was $192,200, and the homeownership rate was 59%.

Most people in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ borders Tempe City (North) PUMA, AZ, Downtown & Sky Harbor International Airport PUMA, AZ, Ahwatukee & South Mountain PUMA, AZ, and Phoenix (Southwest) & Tolleson Cities PUMA, AZ.

Population & Diversity

Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 121k people, from which 84.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 23.2% of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (28.1k people).

In 2020, there were 2.33 times more White (Hispanic) residents (47.5k people) in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.2k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (48,158 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (618 households), and Arabic (554 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,113

Women

50.3%

60,272

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 121,385 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

84.5%

2020 Citizenship

84.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 84.5% of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was 84.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Hispanic)
47.5k ± 2.25k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.4k ± 1.69k
White (Non-Hispanic)
17.2k ± 1.33k

62.8%

Hispanic Population

76.3k people

62.8% of the people in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (76.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
22,745 ± 3,338 people
Guatemala
747 ± 669 people
Philippines
497 ± 546 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 22,745 Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Guatemala with 747 and Philippines with 497.

Foreign-Born Population

23.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

28.1k people

22.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26k people

As of 2020, 23.2% of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ residents (28.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was 22.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
48,158 households (42.7%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
618 households (0.548%)
Arabic
554 households (0.491%)

46.9% of the households in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 42.7% of the households in Phoenix City (South) 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
897 ± 213
Gulf War (2001-)
708 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
633 ± 206

Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ employs 49.1k people. The largest industries in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are Restaurants & Food Services (4,569 people), Construction (3,735 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,301 people), and the highest paying industries are Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing ($81,218), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($79,175), and Community food & housing, & emergency services ($75,330).

Males in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,704. The income inequality in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.376, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,189

Women

49.2%

24,931

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 49,120 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

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

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Occupations

49.1k

2020 Value

4.55%

1 Year growth

± 4.55%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 4.55%, from 47k employees to 49.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,940 people), Customer service representatives (2,671 people), and Cooks (1,551 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.1k

2020 Value

4.55%

1 Year growth

± 4.55%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 4.55%, from 47k employees to 49.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,569 people), Construction (3,735 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,301 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,141

Median earning men ± $2,060

$28,401

Median earning women ± $2,123

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,135), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,655), and Construction ($41,470).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($45,633), Construction ($37,857), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,450).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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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

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $35.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.1B) and Mixed freight ($18.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$230B

2020 Value in Arizona

$463B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $230B. This is expected to increase 101% to $463B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

California
$32.1B
Texas
$14.9B
Michigan
$5.53B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $32.1B, followed by Texas with $14.9B and Michigan and $5.53B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

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.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ awarded 1,009 degrees. The student population of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,322 male students and 2,175 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are Hispanic or Latino (578 and 57.9%), followed by Black or African American (177 and 17.7%), White (118 and 11.8%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (35 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are South Mountain Community College (1,009 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ are General Art Studies (291 and 28.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (289 and 28.6%), and General Studies (104 and 10.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3,497 students enrolled in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,994 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
289 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
104 degree-majors awarded
Physical Sciences
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 289 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

South Mountain Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,009 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Mountain Community College with 1,009 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 388 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.625 times less than the 621 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 578 degrees mean that there were 3.27 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 177 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, 2-year ($2,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($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 2020, 2.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.72% 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 (South) PUMA, AZ in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (27.7k), Secondary Education (22.8k), and Some college (19.2k).

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 (South) PUMA, AZ was $192,200 in 2020, which is 0.836 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $166,200 to $192,200, a 15.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ is 59%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ is $51,944. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,668, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $107,213 and $98,737.

Housing

Property

$192,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,681

$20,016

Median Property Taxes

±$1,345

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 (South) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59%

Homeownership

2020

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 59% of the housing units in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,668, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $107,213 and $98,737.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$51,944

Median Household Income

± $1,210

33.9k

Number of Households

± 1,633

In 2020, the median household income of the 33.9k households in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ grew to $51,944 from the previous year's value of $49,409.

The following chart displays the households in Phoenix City (South) 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

0.376

2020 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ

0.367

2019 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ

In 2020, the income inequality in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was 0.376 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.23% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (70.9%)
Carpooled (15.2%)
Worked At Home (6.03%)

In 2020, 70.9% of workers in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who worked at home (6.03%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.21% of the workforce in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Phoenix City (South) 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 (South) 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 (South) PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ (24.5k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

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

80.9% of the population of Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 31% on Medicaid, 5.84% on Medicare, 7.11% on non-group plans, and 0.735% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1523 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year (1505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1586 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 713 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arizona. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arizona, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,523 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,523 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year (1,505 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.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arizona across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.2% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

19.1%

Uninsured

36.3%

Employer Coverage

31%

Medicaid

5.84%

Medicare

7.11%

Non-Group

0.735%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phoenix City (South) PUMA, AZ grew by 6.91% from 17.9% to 19.1%.

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