Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ

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2021 Population

228,119

1.69% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

52.6

0.19% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.3%

2.95% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,636

4.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$183,500

10.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

75,850

0.132% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ had a population of 228k people with a median age of 52.6 and a median household income of $48,636. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ declined from 232,033 to 228,119, a −1.69% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,495 to $48,636, a 4.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.5%), White (Hispanic) (9.65%), Other (Hispanic) (4.16%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.49%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%).

10.9% of the households in Lake Havasu City 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.

96.9% of the residents in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mohave & La Paz Counties--Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ are Mohave Community College (919 degrees awarded in 2021), All Beauty College (485306) (24 degrees), and All Beauty College (486868) (22 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was $183,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ borders Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ, Yavapai County PUMA, AZ, Yuma City PUMA, AZ, El Centro City PUMA, CA, Indio, Coachella, Blythe & La Quinta (East) Cities PUMA, CA, Twentynine Palms & Barstow Cities PUMA, CA, Rural Nevada PUMA, NV, Mesquite City, Sunrise Manor (North), Moapa Valley & Nellis AFB PUMA, NV, Henderson (East) & Boulder Cities PUMA, NV, Cedar City PUMA, UT, and St. George City PUMA, UT.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 228k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.71% of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (15.3k people).

In 2021, there were 7.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (170k people) in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22k White (Hispanic) and 9.5k 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 Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ are Spanish (19,230 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (844 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (507 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

112,220

Women

49.2%

115,927

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 228,147 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
170k ± 387
White (Hispanic)
22k ± 1.37k
Other (Hispanic)
9.5k ± 1.27k

18%

Hispanic Population

41k people

18% of the people in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ are hispanic (41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,456 ± 2,215 people
Canada
1,623 ± 986 people
Philippines
953 ± 756 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 8,456 Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Canada with 1,623 and Philippines with 953.

Foreign-Born Population

6.71%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.3k people

6.53%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

As of 2021, 6.71% of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ residents (15.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was 6.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,230 households (8.81%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
844 households (0.387%)
Other Native Languages of North America
507 households (0.232%)

10.9% of the households in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 8.81% of the households in Lake Havasu City 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
11,635 ± 797
Gulf War (1990s)
2,891 ± 603
Gulf War (2001-)
2,819 ± 472

Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ employs 75.9k people. The largest industries in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ are Restaurants & Food Services (6,457 people), Construction (5,392 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,275 people), and the highest paying industries are Architectural, engineering & related services ($113,558), Rail transportation ($110,136), and Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($104,018).

Males in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,198. The income inequality in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,190

Women

47.6%

39,760

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 75,950 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

75.9k

2021 Value

−0.132%

1 Year decline

± −0.132%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −0.132%, from 76k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,410 people), Janitors & building cleaners (2,196 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,153 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake Havasu City 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

75.9k

2021 Value

−0.132%

1 Year decline

± −0.132%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −0.132%, from 76k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,457 people), Construction (5,392 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,275 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,196

Median earning men ± $1,570

$30,185

Median earning women ± $909

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,022), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,766), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,093).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,392), Public Administration ($40,152), and Wholesale Trade ($35,521).

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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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 Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ awarded 992 degrees. The student population of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,247 male students and 2,632 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ are White (672 and 68.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (231 and 23.4%), Two or More Races (25 and 2.53%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (20 and 2.03%).

The largest universities in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Mohave Community College (919 and 92.6%), All Beauty College (485306) (24 and 2.42%), and All Beauty College (486868) (22 and 2.22%).

The most popular majors in Mohave & La Paz Counties--Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ are Registered Nursing (166 and 16.7%), Other Fine Arts & Art Studies (123 and 12.4%), and Welding Technology (105 and 10.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,879 students enrolled in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, 32.1% men and 67.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,450 records, of which 68.1% were women and 31.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
166 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
63 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mohave & La Paz Counties--Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was Registered Nursing with 166 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Mohave & La Paz Counties--Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mohave Community College
919 degrees awarded
All Beauty College (485306)
24 degrees awarded
All Beauty College (486868)
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mohave Community College with 919 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, which is 0.597 times less than the 621 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 672 degrees mean that there were 2.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 231 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

Public, 2-year ($1,944) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($720) 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, 0.95% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% 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 Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (65k), Some college (55.1k), and Secondary Education (30k).

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 Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was $183,500 in 2021, which is 0.749 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $166,100 to $183,500, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ is $48,636. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lake Havasu City 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

$183,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,587

$73,012

Median Property Taxes

±$2,145

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 Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2021

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.7% of the housing units in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City 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.

$48,636

Median Household Income

± $1,414

102k

Number of Households

± 2,767

In 2021, the median household income of the 102k households in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ grew to $48,636 from the previous year's value of $46,495.

The following chart displays the households in Lake Havasu City 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

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ

In 2021, the income inequality in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (5.37%)

In 2021, 78.2% of workers in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (5.37%).

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

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.14% of the workforce in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ (36.6k out of 224k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake Havasu City 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

90.2% of the population of Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 28.3% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 23.4% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.49% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18% under 18 years, 15% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.77%

Uninsured

28.3%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

23.4%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

2.49%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ declined by 0.0165% from 9.77% to 9.77%.

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