Tolleson, AZ

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2022 Population

7,221

0.571% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

33.3

9.9% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

22%

19.6% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$47,875

0.265% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$275,000

25.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Tolleson, AZ had a population of 7.22k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $47,875. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Tolleson, AZ grew from 7,180 to 7,221, a 0.571% increase and its median household income declined from $48,002 to $47,875, a −0.265% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tolleson, AZ are White (Hispanic) (36.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (23.6%), Other (Hispanic) (19.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (8.77%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.54%).

None of the households in Tolleson, 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.

84.8% of the residents in Tolleson, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tolleson, AZ are Xtylo Beauty College (498322) (66 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Tolleson, AZ was $275,000, and the homeownership rate was 54.2%.

Most people in Tolleson, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Tolleson, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Tolleson, AZ is home to a population of 7.22k people, from which 84.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 24% of Tolleson, AZ residents were born outside of the country (1.73k people).

In 2022, there were 1.56 times more White (Hispanic) residents (2.66k people) in Tolleson, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.71k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.43k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

84.8%

2022 Citizenship

86.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 84.8% of Tolleson, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Tolleson, AZ was 86.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tolleson, AZ

White (Hispanic)
2.66k ± 922
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.71k ± 841
Other (Hispanic)
1.43k ± 616

81.1%

Hispanic Population

5.86k people

81.1% of the people in Tolleson, AZ are hispanic (5.86k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

24%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.73k people

22.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.62k people

As of 2022, 24% of Tolleson, AZ residents (1.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tolleson, AZ was 22.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
199 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
19 ± 38
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 33

Tolleson, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 10.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tolleson, AZ employs 2.8k people. The largest industries in Tolleson, AZ are Transportation & Warehousing (341 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (321 people), and Construction (319 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($117,102), Finance & Insurance ($51,964), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,535).

Employment

Occupations

2.8k

2022 Value

± 672

−2.67%

1 Year decline

± 33.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Tolleson, AZ declined at a rate of −2.67%, from 2.88k employees to 2.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tolleson, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (502 people), Management Occupations (412 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (287 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tolleson, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.8k

2022 Value

± 672

−2.67%

1 Year decline

± 33.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Tolleson, AZ declined at a rate of −2.67%, from 2.88k employees to 2.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tolleson, AZ, are Transportation & Warehousing (341 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (321 people), and Construction (319 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tolleson, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Tolleson, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,000

Median earning men ± $20,540

$23,029

Median earning women ± $12,513

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Construction ($117,102), Retail Trade ($55,024), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,321), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,519), and Retail Trade ($25,172).

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Education

In 2022, universities in Tolleson, AZ awarded 66 degrees. The student population of Tolleson, AZ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 104 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tolleson, AZ are Unknown (49 and 76.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15 and 23.4%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Tolleson, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Xtylo Beauty College (498322) (66 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tolleson, AZ are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (37 and 56.1%) and General Cosmetology (29 and 43.9%).

Completions

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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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 Tolleson, AZ was $275,000 in 2022, which is 0.976 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $218,600 to $275,000, a 25.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Tolleson, AZ is 54.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Tolleson, AZ have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tolleson, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$275,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$14,850

$1,392

Median Property Taxes

±$373

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

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

Rent vs Own

54.2%

Homeownership

2022

74.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 54.2% of the housing units in Tolleson, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.4%.

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

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Census Tract 830

The following map shows all of the places in Tolleson, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$47,875

Median Household Income

± $9,817

2.57k

Number of Households

± 616

In 2022, the median household income of the 2.57k households in Tolleson, AZ declined from $47,875 from the previous year's value of $48,002.

The following chart displays the households in Tolleson, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Worked At Home (18.9%)
Carpooled (4.49%)

In 2022, 71.7% of workers in Tolleson, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.9%) and those who carpooled to work (4.49%).

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

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tolleson, AZ have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.924% of the workforce in Tolleson, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tolleson, AZ (1.58k out of 7.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 75+ and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tolleson, AZ is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

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

89.9% of the population of Tolleson, AZ has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.54% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 26.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

21.3%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

0.54%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tolleson, AZ declined by 3.49% from 10.4% to 10.1%.

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

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