Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ

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2020 Population

156,325

5.02% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.1

2.43% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.35%

5.3% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$64,040

5.43% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$218,200

11% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ had a population of 156k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $64,040. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ grew from 148,852 to 156,325, a 5.02% increase and its median household income grew from $60,743 to $64,040, a 5.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.9%), White (Hispanic) (14.3%), Other (Hispanic) (2.73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%).

12.9% of the households in Apache Junction 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.

96.7% of the residents in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was $218,200, and the homeownership rate was 82.2%.

Most people in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ borders Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ, Mesa City (East) PUMA, AZ, Scottsdale City (Southeast) & Fountain Hills Town PUMA, AZ, Gila, Graham, Greenlee & Pinal (East) Counties PUMA, AZ, and Florence Town, Eloy (Northeast) & Coolidge Cities PUMA, AZ.

Population & Diversity

Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 156k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.15% of Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (11.2k people).

In 2020, there were 5.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.3k White (Hispanic) and 4.27k 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 Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ are Spanish (14,630 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (818 households), and German (395 households).

Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

97%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.7% of Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 3.1k
White (Hispanic)
22.3k ± 1.93k
Other (Hispanic)
4.27k ± 978

19.5%

Hispanic Population

30.6k people

19.5% of the people in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ are hispanic (30.6k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

7.15%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

6.23%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

9.27k people

As of 2020, 7.15% of Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ residents (11.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was 6.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,630 households (9.9%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
818 households (0.554%)
German
395 households (0.267%)

12.9% of the households in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 9.9% of the households in Apache Junction 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
5,589 ± 583
Gulf War (2001-)
2,958 ± 527
Gulf War (1990s)
1,485 ± 315

Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ employs 59k people. The largest industries in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ are Construction (4,130 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,997 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,698 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($140,114), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($120,201), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($96,702).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,513

Women

48.3%

30,485

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 58,998 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

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

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Occupations

59k

2020 Value

7.6%

1 Year growth

± 7.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 7.6%, from 54.8k employees to 59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ, are Other managers (1,862 people), Retail salespersons (1,629 people), and Customer service representatives (1,436 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

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

59k

2020 Value

7.6%

1 Year growth

± 7.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 7.6%, from 54.8k employees to 59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ, are Construction (4,130 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,997 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,698 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,928

Median earning men ± $2,456

$30,769

Median earning women ± $1,951

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($71,354), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,561), and Public Administration ($62,883).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,188), Information ($52,629), and Construction ($51,172).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $35.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.1B) and Mixed freight ($18.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arizona.

$230B

2020 Value in Arizona

$463B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $230B. This is expected to increase 101% to $463B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$32.1B
Texas
$14.9B
Michigan
$5.53B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $32.1B, followed by Texas with $14.9B and Michigan and $5.53B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

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 Representatives 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

Completions

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 2020, 0.606% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.615% 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 Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (37.1k), Some college (33.2k), and Bachelors Degree (18.4k).

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 Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was $218,200 in 2020, which is 0.95 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $196,600 to $218,200, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ is 82.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 33.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ is $64,040. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,668, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $107,213 and $98,737.

Property

$218,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,420

$47,138

Median Property Taxes

±$1,866

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 Apache Junction City 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 Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.2%

Homeownership

2020

67.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 82.2% of the housing units in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Apache Junction 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $116,668, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Chandler City (South) PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $107,213 and $98,737.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Apache Junction 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.

$64,040

Median Household Income

± $2,497

57.4k

Number of Households

± 2,291

In 2020, the median household income of the 57.4k households in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ grew to $64,040 from the previous year's value of $60,743.

The following chart displays the households in Apache Junction 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

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ

0.425

2019 Wage GINI in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ

In 2020, the income inequality in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.1% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (9.68%)

In 2020, 76.4% of workers in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (9.68%).

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

33.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ have a longer commute time (33.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Apache Junction 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 Apache Junction 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 Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.35% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ (14.6k out of 156k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Apache Junction 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

92.2% of the population of Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.04% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arizona was $6,452 in 2014. This is a 3.03% increase from the previous year ($6,262).

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1523 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year (1505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1586 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 713 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arizona, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

1,523 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,523 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year (1,505 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arizona across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.81%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

17.4%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

2.04%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Apache Junction City PUMA, AZ declined by 9.92% from 8.67% to 7.81%.

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