Yavapai County PUMA, AZ

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2021 Population

233,789

0.599% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

54.2

0.185% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.5%

0.926% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,170

5.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$295,400

8.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

82,083

1.61% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Yavapai County PUMA, AZ had a population of 234k people with a median age of 54.2 and a median household income of $56,170. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ grew from 232,396 to 233,789, a 0.599% increase and its median household income grew from $53,329 to $56,170, a 5.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.4%), White (Hispanic) (7.38%), Other (Hispanic) (3.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.3%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%).

10.7% of the households in Yavapai County 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.

96.8% of the residents in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ are Yavapai College (1,950 degrees awarded in 2021), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (628 degrees), and Prescott College (327 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was $295,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Yavapai County PUMA, AZ borders Scottsdale City (Southeast) & Fountain Hills Town PUMA, AZ, Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ, Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, and Gila, Graham, Greenlee & Pinal (East) Counties PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Yavapai County PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 234k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.58% of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (15.4k people).

In 2021, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (186k people) in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k White (Hispanic) and 9.29k 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 Yavapai County PUMA, AZ are Spanish (19,055 households), German (1,043 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (657 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

118,528

Women

50.7%

115,224

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 233,752 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
186k ± 478
White (Hispanic)
17.3k ± 1.54k
Other (Hispanic)
9.29k ± 1.48k

15%

Hispanic Population

35k people

15% of the people in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ are hispanic (35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,259 ± 2,059 people
Canada
1,133 ± 824 people
Germany
643 ± 622 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 7,259 Yavapai County PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Canada with 1,133 and Germany with 643.

Foreign-Born Population

6.58%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

6.17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

As of 2021, 6.58% of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ residents (15.4k 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 Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was 6.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,055 households (8.49%)
German
1,043 households (0.464%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
657 households (0.293%)

10.7% of the households in Yavapai County 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 Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 8.49% of the households in Yavapai County 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
11,550 ± 890
Gulf War (2001-)
3,596 ± 569
Gulf War (1990s)
2,285 ± 403

Yavapai County PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ employs 82.1k people. The largest industries in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ are Construction (7,095 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,217 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,056 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of other health practitioners ($147,252), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($107,109), and Forestry except logging ($103,597).

Males in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,862. The income inequality in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,951

Women

49.5%

40,835

Men

50.5%

The workforce of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 80,786 people, with 49.5% woman, and 50.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

82.1k

2021 Value

1.61%

1 Year growth

± 1.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 1.61%, from 80.8k employees to 82.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,504 people), Retail salespersons (2,153 people), and Customer service representatives (1,819 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yavapai County 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

82.1k

2021 Value

1.61%

1 Year growth

± 1.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 1.61%, from 80.8k employees to 82.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ, are Construction (7,095 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,217 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,056 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,784

Median earning men ± $1,767

$30,472

Median earning women ± $1,461

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($71,563), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,653), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,766).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,710), Public Administration ($42,344), and Manufacturing ($39,155).

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

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.

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 Yavapai County PUMA, AZ awarded 2,905 degrees. The student population of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,563 male students and 6,105 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ are White (1,774 and 62%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (483 and 16.9%), Unknown (395 and 13.8%), and Two or More Races (99 and 3.46%).

The largest universities in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Yavapai College (1,950 and 67.1%), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (628 and 21.6%), and Prescott College (327 and 11.3%).

The most popular majors in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ are General Studies (860 and 29.6%), General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (166 and 5.71%), and Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering (127 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ for private four year colleges is $35,244.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,668 (47.7% men and 52.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 11,668 students enrolled in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ, 47.7% men and 52.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,409 records, of which 52.9% were women and 47.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

International Relations & Affairs
82 degree-majors awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
157 degree-majors awarded
Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering
127 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was International Relations & Affairs with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Yavapai College
1,950 degrees awarded
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
628 degrees awarded
Prescott College
327 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yavapai College with 1,950 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,308 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ, which is 0.819 times less than the 1,597 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 1,774 degrees mean that there were 3.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 483 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,244) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,160) 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, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.658% 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 Yavapai County PUMA, AZ in 2021 were Some college (59.5k), High School or Equivalent (50.7k), and Bachelors Degree (29.7k).

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 Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was $295,400 in 2021, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $273,300 to $295,400, a 8.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ is $56,170. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Yavapai County 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

$295,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,287

$75,013

Median Property Taxes

±$2,333

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 Yavapai County 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 Yavapai County PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.2% of the housing units in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yavapai County 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 Yavapai County 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 Yavapai County 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.

$56,170

Median Household Income

± $1,530

104k

Number of Households

± 2,925

In 2021, the median household income of the 104k households in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ grew to $56,170 from the previous year's value of $53,329.

The following chart displays the households in Yavapai County 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

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ

In 2021, the income inequality in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.39% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Yavapai County PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.2%)
Carpooled (9.72%)
Worked At Home (9.52%)

In 2021, 75.2% of workers in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.72%) and those who worked at home (9.52%).

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

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.64% of the workforce in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ (28.6k out of 229k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower 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 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yavapai County 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

89.4% of the population of Yavapai County PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 31.2% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 22.9% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 3.22% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.5% under 18 years, 14% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

31.2%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

22.9%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

3.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yavapai County PUMA, AZ grew by 9.36% from 9.71% to 10.6%.

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