Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ

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2023 Population
124,181
2.47% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Kelly
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ruben Gallego
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
35.9
2.57% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
14.7%
0.813% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$63,948
4.63% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$246,100
11.3% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
56,812
8.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ had a population of 124k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $63,948. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ grew from 121,187 to 124,181, a 2.47% increase and its median household income grew from $61,118 to $63,948, a 4.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.8%), White (Hispanic) (10.7%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (10.5%), Other (Hispanic) (8.15%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.97%).

21.9% of the households in Tucson City (Southeast) 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.

95.3% of the residents in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ are HDS Truck Driving Institute (30 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was $246,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

Most people in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 124k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.1% of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (13.8k people).

In 2023, there were 4.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.4k people) in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k White (Hispanic) and 13.1k 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 (Southeast) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (18,070 households), Arabic (873 households), and Vietnamese (760 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
62,890
Women
50.3%
62,205
Men
49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 125,095 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

95.3%
2023 Citizenship
96%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.3% of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    64.4k ± 2.62k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    13.3k ± 1.51k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    13.1k ± 1.9k
32%
Hispanic Population
39.8k people

In 2023, there were 4.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.4k people) in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k White (Hispanic) and 13.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

32% of the people in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (39.8k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    6,199 ± 1,885 people
  2. Korea
    582 ± 591 people
  3. Philippines
    540 ± 569 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 6,199 Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Korea with 582 and Philippines with 540.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
13.8k people
10.3%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
12.5k people

As of 2023, 11.1% of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ residents (13.8k 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 (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was 10.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    18,070 households (15.6%)
  2. Arabic
    873 households (0.755%)
  3. Vietnamese
    760 households (0.657%)

21.9% of the households in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 15.6% of the households in Tucson City (Southeast) 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. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,043 ± 471
  2. Vietnam
    2,607 ± 312
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,683 ± 300

Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ employs 56.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ were Restaurants & Food Services (3,906 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,235 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,992 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($161,212), Aerospace products & parts manufacturing ($121,524), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($116,814).

Males in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,608. The income inequality in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,941
Women
47.4%
29,871
Men
52.6%

The workforce of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ in 2023 was 56,812 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

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Occupations

56.8k
2023 Value
8.68%
1 Year growth
± 8.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 8.68%, from 52.3k employees to 56.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ, are Customer service representatives (2,085 people), Registered nurses (1,614 people), and Cashiers (1,407 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.8k
2023 Value
8.68%
1 Year growth
± 8.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 8.68%, from 52.3k employees to 56.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,906 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,235 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,992 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Tucson City (Southeast) 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

$43,300
Median earning men ± $2,403
$35,571
Median earning women ± $1,415

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($64,233), Manufacturing ($62,757), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,842).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($67,738), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,482), and Public Administration ($53,447).

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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 (Southeast) PUMA, AZ awarded 30 degrees. The student population of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 296 male students and 46 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ are White (15 and 50%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11 and 36.7%), Black or African American (4 and 13.3%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are HDS Truck Driving Institute (30 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (30 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 342 students enrolled in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ, 86.5% men and 13.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 173 records, of which 19.1% were women and 80.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
Most Common
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 30 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
HDS Truck Driving Institute
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was HDS Truck Driving Institute with 30 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 21 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ, which is 2.33 times more than the 9 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 15 degrees mean that there were 1.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 11 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.13% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.739% 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 (Southeast) PUMA, AZ in 2023 were Some college (27.5k), High School or Equivalent (23.2k), and Bachelors Degree (14.7k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was $246,100 in 2023, which is 0.811 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $221,100 to $246,100, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ is 64.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$246,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,779
$31,248
Median Property Taxes
±$1,291

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 (Southeast) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

64.4%
Homeownership
2023
67.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 64.4% of the housing units in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.5%.

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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.
$63,948
Median Household Income
± $2,320
48.5k
Number of Households
± 1,757

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.5k households in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ grew to $63,948 from the previous year's value of $61,118.

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Wage Distribution

0.412
2023 Wage GINI in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ
0.416
2022 Wage GINI in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ

In 2023, the income inequality in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.937% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (74.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.3%)
  3. Carpooled (9.1%)

In 2023, 74.3% of workers in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.1%).

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.

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Commute Time

23.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Tucson City (Southeast) 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

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ (18.1k out of 123k 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 Males 6 - 11.

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

91.9% of the population of Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 9.89% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 6.19% 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, 48.4% were men and 51.6% 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 25.8% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.09%
Uninsured
41.3%
Employer Coverage
21.4%
Medicaid
9.89%
Medicare
13.2%
Non-Group
6.19%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ declined by 4.75% from 8.49% to 8.09%.

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