Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

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2021 Population

105,105

2.26% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

28.7

1.77% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

29.5%

1.62% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$34,594

4.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$154,500

6.77% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

49,130

0.891% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ had a population of 105k people with a median age of 28.7 and a median household income of $34,594. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ declined from 107,532 to 105,105, a −2.26% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,207 to $34,594, a 4.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (51%), White (Hispanic) (16%), Other (Hispanic) (10.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.68%).

28.9% of the households in Tucson City (Northwest) 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.

90.5% of the residents in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are University of Arizona (11,808 degrees awarded in 2021), Aveda Institute-Tucson (476753) (156 degrees), and Arizona School of Integrative Studies (103 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was $154,500, and the homeownership rate was 40%.

Most people in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ borders Tucson (West) & Marana Cities PUMA, AZ, Oro Valley Town PUMA, AZ, Pima County (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ, and Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ.

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Population & Diversity

Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 105k people, from which 90.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.4% of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (15.2k people).

In 2021, there were 3.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.6k people) in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.8k White (Hispanic) and 10.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (21,781 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,290 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (728 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,974

Women

51.5%

50,764

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 104,738 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

90.5%

2021 Citizenship

88.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.5% of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 88.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.6k ± 2.02k
White (Hispanic)
16.8k ± 1.43k
Other (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.87k

34.7%

Hispanic Population

36.5k people

34.7% of the people in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (36.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,156 ± 2,129 people
China
1,114 ± 815 people
India
526 ± 562 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 8,156 Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by China with 1,114 and India with 526.

Foreign-Born Population

14.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

15.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

17.1k people

As of 2021, 14.4% of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents (15.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 15.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
21,781 households (21.6%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,290 households (1.28%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
728 households (0.723%)

28.9% of the households in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 21.6% of the households in Tucson City (Northwest) 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
2,144 ± 356
Gulf War (2001-)
1,334 ± 382
Gulf War (1990s)
563 ± 163

Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ employs 49.1k people. The largest industries in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,159 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,260 people), and Construction (2,068 people), and the highest paying industries are Motion pictures & video industries ($155,159), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($134,201), and Legal services ($122,495).

Males in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,016. The income inequality in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,716

Women

48.7%

24,980

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 48,696 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

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

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Occupations

49.1k

2021 Value

0.891%

1 Year growth

± 0.891%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 0.891%, from 48.7k employees to 49.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, are Postsecondary teachers (1,764 people), Customer service representatives (1,396 people), and Retail salespersons (1,225 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tucson City (Northwest) 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.

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

49.1k

2021 Value

0.891%

1 Year growth

± 0.891%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 0.891%, from 48.7k employees to 49.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,159 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,260 people), and Construction (2,068 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$26,120

Median earning men ± $1,286

$22,257

Median earning women ± $1,294

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,756), Manufacturing ($49,175), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,127).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,000), Public Administration ($36,629), and Manufacturing ($34,931).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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 $32B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($21.3B) and Mixed freight ($18.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Arizona

$464B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

114% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 114% to $464B 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
$30.8B
Texas
$14B
New Mexico
$5.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $30.8B, followed by Texas with $14B and New Mexico and $5.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Until 2022; Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

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 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 2021, universities in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ awarded 12,300 degrees. The student population of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 21,470 male students and 27,561 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are White (5,963 and 52.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,201 and 28.2%), Asian (673 and 5.94%), and Two or More Races (507 and 4.47%).

The largest universities in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are University of Arizona (11,808 and 96%), Aveda Institute-Tucson (476753) (156 and 1.27%), and Arizona School of Integrative Studies (103 and 0.837%).

The most popular majors in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are General Psychology (487 and 3.96%), General Public Health (425 and 3.46%), and Registered Nursing (357 and 2.9%).

The median tuition cost in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ for a public four year colleges is $10,990 for in-state students and $33,739 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 49,031 (43.8% men and 56.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 49,031 students enrolled in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,553 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
473 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
296 degree-majors awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
294 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was General Psychology with 473 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arizona
11,808 degrees awarded
Aveda Institute-Tucson (476753)
156 degrees awarded
Arizona School of Integrative Studies
103 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arizona with 11,808 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,327 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.764 times less than the 6,973 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,963 degrees mean that there were 1.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,201 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,414) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) 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 2021, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.704% 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 Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in 2021 were Some college (32.1k), High School or Equivalent (19.2k), and Bachelors Degree (15.1k).

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 Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was $154,500 in 2021, which is 0.631 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $144,700 to $154,500, a 6.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is 40%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is $34,594. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

Housing

Property

$154,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,935

$17,965

Median Property Taxes

±$1,089

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

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

Rent vs Own

40%

Homeownership

2021

59.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 40% of the housing units in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tucson City (Northwest) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Tucson City (Northwest) 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.

$34,594

Median Household Income

± $1,134

44.9k

Number of Households

± 1,836

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.9k households in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew to $34,594 from the previous year's value of $33,207.

The following chart displays the households in Tucson City (Northwest) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

In 2021, the income inequality in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.9% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (61.4%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (9.34%)

In 2021, 61.4% of workers in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (9.34%).

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

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

29.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ (27.9k out of 94.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tucson City (Northwest) 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

86.8% of the population of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 39.2% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 9% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1499 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1523 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1585 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 662 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,499 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,499 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,523 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 39% between 18 and 34 years, 28.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

39.2%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ declined by 0.604% from 13.3% to 13.2%.

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