Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ

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2023 Population

114,632

4.89% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

32.1

0.943% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

21.8%

5.82% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$51,060

5.61% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$186,300

15.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

46,336

12.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ had a population of 115k people with a median age of 32.1 and a median household income of $51,060. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ declined from 120,522 to 114,632, a −4.89% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,346 to $51,060, a 5.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ are Two+ (Hispanic) (29.5%), White (Hispanic) (26%), Other (Hispanic) (18.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (3.74%).

57.9% of the households in Tucson City (South) 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.

87.6% of the residents in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson (13 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2023, the median property value in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ was $186,300, and the homeownership rate was 54.6%.

Most people in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ borders Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ, Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ, Tucson City (West) & Marana Town PUMA, AZ, and Pima County (Southeast)--Tucson City (Far Southeast) & Sahuarita Town PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 115k people, from which 87.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 22% of Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (25.2k people).

In 2023, there were 1.14 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (33.8k people) in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.8k White (Hispanic) and 21.2k 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 (South) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (59,794 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (370 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (196 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,989

Women

50.2%

58,544

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 117,533 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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Citizenship

87.6%

2023 Citizenship

87.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 87.6% of Tucson City (South) 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 (South) PUMA, AZ was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Two+ (Hispanic)
33.8k ± 3.11k
White (Hispanic)
29.8k ± 2.74k
Other (Hispanic)
21.2k ± 1.91k

78.2%

Hispanic Population

89.6k people

78.2% of the people in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (89.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
22,583 ± 3,316 people
Taiwan
216 ± 360 people
El Salvador
215 ± 360 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 22,583 Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Taiwan with 216 and El Salvador with 215.

Foreign-Born Population

22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

25.2k people

22.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

27.5k people

As of 2023, 22% of Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ residents (25.2k 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 Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ was 22.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
59,794 households (55.9%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
370 households (0.346%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
196 households (0.183%)

57.9% of the households in Tucson City (South) 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 (South) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 55.9% of the households in Tucson City (South) 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

Gulf War (2001-)
1,793 ± 441
Vietnam
1,179 ± 263
Gulf War (1990s)
767 ± 189

Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ employs 46.3k people. The largest industries in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ are Construction (5,432 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,254 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,271 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($140,677), Other professional, scientific & technical services ($139,777), and Aerospace products & parts manufacturing ($114,357).

Males in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.08 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,517. The income inequality in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,476

Women

45.9%

21,744

Men

54.1%

The workforce of Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 40,220 people, with 45.9% woman, and 54.1% men.

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

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Occupations

46.3k

2022 Value

12.9%

1 Year growth

± 12.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 12.9%, from 41.1k employees to 46.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ, are Customer service representatives (2,283 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,537 people), and Personal care aides (1,367 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tucson City (South) 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

46.3k

2022 Value

12.9%

1 Year growth

± 12.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 12.9%, from 41.1k employees to 46.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ, are Construction (5,432 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,254 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,271 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,254

Median earning men ± $1,179

$31,849

Median earning women ± $1,407

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($60,305), Public Administration ($50,588), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,553).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,125), Wholesale Trade ($62,892), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,285).

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 Tucson City (South) PUMA, 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 2020, universities in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ awarded 13 degrees. The student population of Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ in 2019 is skewed towards women, with 43 male students and 50 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ are White (6 and 46.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5 and 38.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 7.69%), and Unknown (1 and 7.69%).

The largest universities in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson (13 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2019 there were 93 students enrolled in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 46 records, of which 45.7% were women and 54.3% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.625 times less than the 8 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 5 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

Measure

In 2022, 1.42% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.85% 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 (South) PUMA, AZ in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (27.7k), Secondary Education (23.9k), and Some college (20.3k).

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 (South) PUMA, AZ was $186,300 in 2023, which is 0.614 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $161,100 to $186,300, a 15.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ is 54.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ is $51,060. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ was Maricopa County--Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ with a value of $135,341, followed by Maricopa County--Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ and Maricopa County--Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $131,621 and $119,782.

Housing

Property

$186,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,943

$21,150

Median Property Taxes

±$1,139

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 (South) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

54.6%

Homeownership

2023

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 54.6% of the housing units in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tucson City (South) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ was Maricopa County--Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ with a value of $135,341, followed by Maricopa County--Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ and Maricopa County--Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $131,621 and $119,782.

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

$51,060

Median Household Income

± $2,912

38.7k

Number of Households

± 1,595

In 2023, the median household income of the 38.7k households in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ grew to $51,060 from the previous year's value of $48,346.

The following chart displays the households in Tucson City (South) 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.

Wage Distribution

0.412

2022 Wage GINI in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ

0.357

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

In 2022, the income inequality in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 15.4% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Carpooled (15.3%)
Worked At Home (8.63%)

In 2023, 69.6% of workers in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.3%) and those who worked at home (8.63%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tucson City (South) 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 (South) 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 (South) PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ (24.4k out of 112k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

82.3% of the population of Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 26.9% on employee plans, 38.3% on Medicaid, 6.7% on Medicare, 8.07% on non-group plans, and 2.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1524 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (1499 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1526 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,524 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,524 patients per year. This represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (1,499 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.4% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.7%

Uninsured

26.9%

Employer Coverage

38.3%

Medicaid

6.7%

Medicare

8.07%

Non-Group

2.3%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tucson City (South) PUMA, AZ declined by 0.562% from 17.8% to 17.7%.

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