Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ

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2019 Population

114,077

2.69% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

35.4

0.283% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

22%

7.19% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$48,150

5.35% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$283,100

10.2% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

51,987

4.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ had a population of 114k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $48,150. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ grew from 111,087 to 114,077, a 2.69% increase and its median household income grew from $45,704 to $48,150, a 5.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.8%), White (Hispanic) (25%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.89%), Other (Hispanic) (6.22%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.57%). 29% of the households in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 89.8% of the residents in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are Carrington College-Phoenix North (1,022 degrees awarded in 2019), Brookline College-Phoenix (460 degrees), and Chamberlain University-Arizona (227 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was $283,100, and the homeownership rate was 40.5%. Most people in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ borders Phoenix City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City (Northwest Central) PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City (East) PUMA, AZ, Downtown & Sky Harbor International Airport PUMA, AZ, Maryvale (East) PUMA, AZ, and Phoenix City (West) PUMA, AZ.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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Start Year

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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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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Diversity

Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 114k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 46.3% of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (52.8k people).

In 2019, there were 1.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.3k people) in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.6k White (Hispanic) and 10.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (23,819 speakers), Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (742 speakers), and Arabic (624 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.3k ± 1.56k
White (Hispanic)
28.6k ± 2.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.1k ± 1.15k

33.8%

Hispanic Population

38.5k people

33.8% of the people in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (38.5k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
23,819 speakers (22.5%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
742 speakers (0.702%)
Arabic
624 speakers (0.59%)

29% of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 22.5% of the overall population of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are native Spanish speakers. 0.702% speak Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa and 0.59% speak Arabic, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

46.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

52.8k people

16.2%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

As of 2019, 46.3% of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ residents (52.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was 16.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was 35.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,220 ± 2,144 people
Guatemala
950 ± 754 people
Iraq
825 ± 703 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 8,220 Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Guatemala with 950 and Iraq with 825.

Citizenship

89.8%

2019 Citizenship

89.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 89.8% of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,129 ± 313
Gulf War (2001-)
935 ± 183
Gulf War (1990s)
846 ± 211

Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ is $48,150. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,209, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $109,017 and $108,858.

Males in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,115. The income inequality in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ employs 52k people. The largest industries in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are Construction (3,658 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,361 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,587 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($200,615), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($190,775), and Legal services ($132,575).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,150

2019 value

± $1,526

5.35%

1 Year Growth

± 4.71%

Households in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ have a median annual income of $48,150, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,704 in 2018, which represents a 5.35% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$63,827

Average Male Salary in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ

± $11,029

$52,115

Average Female Salary in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ

± $9,391

In 2019, full-time male employees in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ made 1.22 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ

Asian
$62,270 ± $48,922
White
$56,195 ± $8,112
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$55,577 ± $59,159

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.477

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

0.472

2018 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ

In 2019, the income inequality in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.945% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,209, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $109,017 and $108,858.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ (24.9k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
15,335 ± 965
Hispanic
11,462 ± 905
Black
3,690 ± 514

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

52k

2019 Value

4.36%

1 Year growth

± 4.36%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 4.36%, from 49.8k employees to 52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, are Customer service representatives (1,574 people), Cashiers (1,202 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, by number of employees, are Customer service representatives (1,574 people), Cashiers (1,202 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,113 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ has an unusually high number of residents working as Cement masons, concrete finishers, & terrazzo workers (7.94 times higher than expected), Roofers (4.94 times), and Barbers (4.92 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, by average salary, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($196,411), Physicians ($184,115), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives ($155,238).

Industries

Employment by Industries

52k

2019 Value

4.36%

1 Year growth

± 4.36%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 4.36%, from 49.8k employees to 52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, are Construction (3,658 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,361 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,587 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, by number of employees, are Construction (3,658 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,361 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,587 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ has an unusually high number of Car washes (4.87 times higher than expected), Barber shops (4.77 times), and Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (2.97 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, by average salary, are Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($200,615), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($190,775), and Legal services ($132,575).

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 2018, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $27.5B, followed by Mixed freight ($22.4B) and Pharmaceuticals ($22.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arizona.

$196B

2018 Value in Arizona

$475B

Projected 2045 Value in Arizona

143% growth

In 2018, total outbound Arizona trade was $196B. This is expected to increase 143% to $475B by 2045.

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
$28.7B
Texas
$11.5B
Michigan
$4.41B

In 2018, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $28.7B, followed by Texas with $11.5B and Michigan and $4.41B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 48.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.13%). The most partisan county was Mohave County, AZ with 72.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (48.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.1%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (4.13%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 48.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.13%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Arizona.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Arizona

48.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Arizona

Mohave County, AZ
72.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Santa Cruz County, AZ
71.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
La Paz County, AZ
67.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arizona was Mohave County, AZ with 72.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Arizona colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Arizona

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

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 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 2019, universities in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ awarded 2,131 degrees. The student population of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ is skewed towards women, with 912 male students and 4,021 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are Hispanic or Latino (766 and 36%), followed by White (753 and 35.4%), Unknown (183 and 8.61%), and Black or African American (148 and 6.96%).

The largest universities in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Carrington College-Phoenix North (1,022 and 48%), Brookline College-Phoenix (460 and 21.6%), and Chamberlain University-Arizona (227 and 10.7%).

The most popular majors in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are Registered Nursing (433 and 20.3%), Medical Assistant (341 and 16%), and Dental Assisting (182 and 8.54%).

The median tuition costs in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
287 degree-majorss awarded
Dental Assisting
168 degree-majorss awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
77 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was Medical Assistant with 287 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Carrington College-Phoenix North
1,022 degrees awarded
Brookline College-Phoenix
460 degrees awarded
Chamberlain University-Arizona
227 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Carrington College-Phoenix North with 1,022 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

378

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,753

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 378 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.216 times less than the 1,753 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
766 degrees awarded
White
753 degrees awarded
Unknown
183 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was Hispanic or Latino students. These 766 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 753 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ was $283,100 in 2019, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $256,900 to $283,100, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ is 40.5%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$283,100

2019 Median

± $9,047

$256,900

2018 Median

± $8,749

In 2019, the median property value in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ grew to to $283,100 from the previous year's value of $256,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$48,150

Median Household Income

± $1,526

47.3k

Number of Households

± 1,372

In 2019, the median household income of the 47.3k households in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ grew to $48,150 from the previous year's value of $45,704.

The following chart displays the households in Phoenix City (Uptown) 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

40.5%

2019 Homeownership

40.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 40.5% of the housing units in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.01% of the workforce in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (72.6%)
Carpooled (8.9%)
Public Transit (7.16%)

In 2019, 72.6% of workers in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.9%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.16%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Phoenix City (Uptown) 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 (Uptown) PUMA, AZ have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

86.3% of the population of Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 25% on Medicaid, 8.65% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.47% 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.

Comparing across all counties in the state, La Paz County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.8%). Additionally, Yuma County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.9%)

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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,452

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arizona

$4,035

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,032

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,096

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arizona (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.03%, from $6,262 to $6,452.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13.7%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

25%

Medicaid

8.65%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ declined by 0.659% from 13.8% to 13.7%.

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