Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

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2023 Population
120,085
0.336% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Kelly
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ruben Gallego
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
29.9
2.4% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
29%
0.782% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$38,904
4.9% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$205,400
12.5% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
57,982
2.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ had a population of 120k people with a median age of 29.9 and a median household income of $38,904. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew from 119,683 to 120,085, a 0.336% increase and its median household income grew from $37,087 to $38,904, a 4.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.1%), White (Hispanic) (11.5%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (9.2%), Other (Hispanic) (9.12%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.71%).

26.8% 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.

90.8% 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 (12,079 degrees awarded in 2023), Empire Beauty School-Tucson (126 degrees), and Tucson College of Beauty (120 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was $205,400, and the homeownership rate was 37.6%.

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.

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Population & Diversity

Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 120k people, from which 90.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 13.8% of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (16.6k people).

In 2023, there were 4.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.5k people) in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.8k White (Hispanic) and 11.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (22,820 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,340 households), and Arabic (930 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
61,983
Women
51.6%
58,242
Men
48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 120,225 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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Citizenship

90.8%
2023 Citizenship
90.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.8% of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 90.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    62.5k ± 2.04k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    13.8k ± 1.73k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    11.1k ± 1.35k
32.1%
Hispanic Population
38.6k people

In 2023, there were 4.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.5k people) in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.8k White (Hispanic) and 11.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

32.1% of the people in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (38.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    8,762 ± 2,213 people
  2. China
    1,122 ± 819 people
  3. India
    701 ± 648 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 8,762 Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by China with 1,122 and India with 701.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16.6k people
14.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
16.9k people

As of 2023, 13.8% of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ residents (16.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    22,820 households (19.7%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,340 households (1.16%)
  3. Arabic
    930 households (0.803%)

26.8% 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 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 19.7% 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,216 ± 456
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,663 ± 423
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    714 ± 235

Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ employs 58k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,440 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,035 people), and Construction (2,728 people), and the highest paying industries were Motion pictures & video industries ($156,759), Legal services ($152,376), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($107,196).

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 $49,457. The income inequality in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
28,460
Women
49.1%
29,522
Men
50.9%

The workforce of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in 2023 was 57,982 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

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Occupations

58k
2023 Value
2.87%
1 Year growth
± 2.87%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 2.87%, from 56.4k employees to 58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, are Postsecondary teachers (1,981 people), Cashiers (1,808 people), and Customer service representatives (1,770 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58k
2023 Value
2.87%
1 Year growth
± 2.87%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 2.87%, from 56.4k employees to 58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,440 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,035 people), and Construction (2,728 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$30,330
Median earning men ± $1,565
$26,219
Median earning women ± $1,428

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($58,966), Public Administration ($49,081), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,740).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($51,250), Information ($38,812), and Wholesale Trade ($38,041).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (46.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Mark Kelly
Senator from Arizona3
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 Arizona1
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ awarded 12,380 degrees. The student population of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 23,769 male students and 29,652 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are White (6,044 and 52.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,119 and 27.2%), Asian (780 and 6.8%), and Two or More Races (553 and 4.82%).

The largest universities in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are University of Arizona (12,079 and 97.6%), Empire Beauty School-Tucson (126 and 1.02%), and Tucson College of Beauty (120 and 0.969%).

The most popular majors in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ are General Psychology (496 and 4.01%), Registered Nursing (441 and 3.56%), and General Public Health (346 and 2.79%).

The median tuition cost in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ for a public four year colleges is $11,546 for in-state students and $37,053 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 53,421 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 53,421 students enrolled in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,099 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    488 degrees awarded
  2. General Physiology
    274 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    272 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was General Psychology with 488 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Arizona
    12,079 degrees awarded
  2. Empire Beauty School-Tucson
    126 degrees awarded
  3. Tucson College of Beauty
    120 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arizona with 12,079 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 5,273 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.742 times less than the 7,107 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,044 degrees mean that there were 1.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,119 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,546) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,731) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.07% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in 2023 were Some college (36.3k), High School or Equivalent (23.2k), and Bachelors Degree (17k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was $205,400 in 2023, which is 0.677 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $182,500 to $205,400, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ is 37.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

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.

Housing

Property

$205,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$10,912
$20,285
Median Property Taxes
±$1,143

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.

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Rent vs Own

37.6%
Homeownership
2023
58.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 37.6% of the housing units in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.2%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$38,904
Median Household Income
± $1,511
54k
Number of Households
± 2,062

In 2023, the median household income of the 54k households in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ grew to $38,904 from the previous year's value of $37,087.

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Wage Distribution

0.475
2023 Wage GINI in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ

In 2023, the income inequality in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (61.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.3%)
  3. Carpooled (9.89%)

In 2023, 61.9% of workers in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.89%).

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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 (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ (31.7k out of 109k 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 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.

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Health

86.5% of the population of Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 9.06% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 2.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.25% decrease from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 549 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,505 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,505 patients per year. This represents a 1.25% decrease from the previous year (1,524 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 39.6% between 18 and 34 years, 28.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.5%
Uninsured
38.1%
Employer Coverage
23.2%
Medicaid
9.06%
Medicare
14%
Non-Group
2.15%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ declined by 1% from 13.6% to 13.5%.

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