Somerton, AZ

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2023 Population

14,383

0.735% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

30.5

0.329% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.1%

9.81% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$71,825

11.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$206,100

18% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

6,331

9.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Somerton, AZ had a population of 14.4k people with a median age of 30.5 and a median household income of $71,825. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Somerton, AZ grew from 14,278 to 14,383, a 0.735% increase and its median household income grew from $64,180 to $71,825, a 11.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Somerton, AZ are Two+ (Hispanic) (62.4%), White (Hispanic) (24.8%), Other (Hispanic) (8.11%), White (Non-Hispanic) (3.75%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.382%).

None of the households in Somerton, 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.

81.7% of the residents in Somerton, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerton, AZ are Regional Center for Border Health (250 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Somerton, AZ was $206,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Somerton, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerton, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Somerton, AZ is home to a population of 14.4k people, from which 81.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 39% of Somerton, AZ residents were born outside of the country (5.61k people).

In 2023, there were 2.52 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (8.98k people) in Somerton, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.57k White (Hispanic) and 1.17k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.7%

2023 Citizenship

83.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 81.7% of Somerton, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Somerton, AZ was 83.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Somerton, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerton, AZ

Two+ (Hispanic)
8.98k ± 1.22k
White (Hispanic)
3.57k ± 1.11k
Other (Hispanic)
1.17k ± 766

95.4%

Hispanic Population

13.7k people

95.4% of the people in Somerton, AZ are hispanic (13.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Somerton, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
500,763 ± 16,756 people
India
40,959 ± 4,955 people
Canada
39,634 ± 4,874 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 500,763 Arizona residents, followed by India with 40,959 and Canada with 39,634.

Foreign-Born Population

39%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.61k people

37.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.4k people

As of 2023, 39% of Somerton, AZ residents (5.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Somerton, AZ was 37.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Somerton, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
96 ± 113
Korea
90 ± 118
Vietnam
21 ± 49

Somerton, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Somerton, AZ employs 6.33k people. The largest industries in Somerton, AZ are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (838 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (794 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (712 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($56,835), Manufacturing ($53,191), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($48,086).

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,270. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.33k

2023 Value

± 879

9.16%

1 Year growth

± 17.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Somerton, AZ grew at a rate of 9.16%, from 5.8k employees to 6.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerton, AZ, are Sales & Related Occupations (668 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (664 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (593 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerton, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.33k

2023 Value

± 879

9.16%

1 Year growth

± 17.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Somerton, AZ grew at a rate of 9.16%, from 5.8k employees to 6.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerton, AZ, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (838 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (794 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (712 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerton, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Somerton, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,225

Median earning men ± $3,407

$34,440

Median earning women ± $5,267

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($83,806), Manufacturing ($61,225), and Wholesale Trade ($45,318).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,772), Public Administration ($51,677), and Retail Trade ($34,380).

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 Somerton, 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

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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 Somerton, AZ awarded 250 degrees. The student population of Somerton, AZ in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 26 male students and 165 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Somerton, AZ are Hispanic or Latino (199 and 79.6%), followed by White (27 and 10.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (19 and 7.6%), and Unknown (3 and 1.2%).

The largest universities in Somerton, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Regional Center for Border Health (250 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Somerton, AZ are Medical Office Assistant (158 and 63.2%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (62 and 24.8%), and Phlebotamy Technician (18 and 7.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 191 students enrolled in Somerton, AZ, 13.6% men and 86.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 150 records, of which 83.3% were women and 16.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Office Assistant
158 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
5 degrees awarded
General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Somerton, AZ was Medical Office Assistant with 158 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Somerton, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Regional Center for Border Health

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

250 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Regional Center for Border Health with 250 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 36 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerton, AZ, which is 0.168 times less than the 214 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 199 degrees mean that there were 7.37 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 27 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (1.42M), High School or Equivalent (1.41M), and Bachelors Degree (1.02M).

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 Somerton, AZ was $206,100 in 2023, which is 0.679 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $174,700 to $206,100, a 18% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerton, AZ is 72.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Somerton, AZ have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Somerton, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$206,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,806

$3,423

Median Property Taxes

±$590

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 Somerton, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.4% of the housing units in Somerton, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Somerton, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 115.03
Census Tract 115.01

The following map shows all of the places in Somerton, 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.

$71,825

Median Household Income

± $12,143

4.73k

Number of Households

± 767

In 2023, the median household income of the 4.73k households in Somerton, AZ grew to $71,825 from the previous year's value of $64,180.

The following chart displays the households in Somerton, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Somerton, AZ is from Arizona.

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2022, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.545% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (91%)
Worked At Home (5.5%)
Carpooled (3.52%)

In 2023, 91% of workers in Somerton, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.5%) and those who carpooled to work (3.52%).

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

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somerton, AZ have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Somerton, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Somerton, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Somerton, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Somerton, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerton, AZ (2.17k out of 14.4k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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

71.6% of the population of Somerton, AZ has health coverage, with 26.3% on employee plans, 36.2% on Medicaid, 5.21% on Medicare, 3.72% on non-group plans, and 0.118% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Yuma County, AZ see 2293 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.31% increase from the previous year (2117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3184 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1294 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,293 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yuma County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Yuma County, AZ see an average of 2,293 patients per year. This represents a 8.31% increase from the previous year (2,117 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Yuma County, AZ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.3% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.78% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

28.4%

Uninsured

26.3%

Employer Coverage

36.2%

Medicaid

5.21%

Medicare

3.72%

Non-Group

0.118%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerton, AZ grew by 26.3% from 22.5% to 28.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Somerton, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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