Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ

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2020 Population

181,985

0.666% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

2.21% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

28.9%

6.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$39,624

6.08% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$99,900

7.65% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

50,973

2.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ had a population of 182k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $39,624. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ grew from 180,781 to 181,985, a 0.666% increase and its median household income grew from $37,353 to $39,624, a 6.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (54.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (32.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.01%), Other (Hispanic) (2.48%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%).

43.4% of the households in Navajo & Apache Counties 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.

99% of the residents in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are Northland Pioneer College (702 degrees awarded in 2020) and Dine College (158 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was $99,900, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ borders Flagstaff City PUMA, AZ, Gila, Graham, Greenlee & Pinal (East) Counties PUMA, AZ, La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO, Navajo Nation PUMA, NM, Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, and Southeast Utah & Uintah Basin Region PUMA, UT.

Population & Diversity

Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 182k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.11% of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (3.84k people).

In 2020, there were 1.69 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.1k people) in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 58.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 9.12k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are Navajo (51,730 households), Other Native Languages of North America (11,968 households), and Spanish (8,005 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

91,314

Women

50.2%

90,593

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 181,907 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
99.1k ± 479
White (Non-Hispanic)
58.8k ± 118
White (Hispanic)
9.12k ± 787

9.69%

Hispanic Population

17.6k people

9.69% of the people in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are hispanic (17.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,745 ± 1,021 people
Germany
165 ± 315 people
Vietnam
136 ± 286 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 1,745 Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Germany with 165 and Vietnam with 136.

Foreign-Born Population

2.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.84k people

2.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.17k people

As of 2020, 2.11% of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ residents (3.84k 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 Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was 2.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Navajo
51,730 households (30.5%)
Other Native Languages of North America
11,968 households (7.05%)
Spanish
8,005 households (4.71%)

43.4% of the households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was Navajo. 30.5% of the households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ reported speaking Navajo at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,152 ± 372
Gulf War (1990s)
1,412 ± 276
Gulf War (2001-)
1,352 ± 260

Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ employs 51k people. The largest industries in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are Elementary & secondary schools (7,736 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,960 people), and Construction (3,686 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($126,796), Rail transportation ($82,075), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($78,139).

Males in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,838. The income inequality in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.401, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,621

Women

52.2%

24,352

Men

47.8%

The workforce of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 50,973 people, with 52.2% woman, and 47.8% men.

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Occupations

51k

2020 Value

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 2.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 49.9k employees to 51k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,006 people), Cashiers (1,735 people), and Personal care aides (1,493 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Navajo & Apache Counties 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51k

2020 Value

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 2.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 49.9k employees to 51k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,736 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,960 people), and Construction (3,686 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,186

Median earning men ± $1,386

$27,248

Median earning women ± $611

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,624), Wholesale Trade ($48,365), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,715).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,632), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,330), and Public Administration ($34,280).

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

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$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

In 2020, universities in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ awarded 860 degrees. The student population of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,467 male students and 2,602 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are White (360 and 41.9%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (345 and 40.2%), Hispanic or Latino (116 and 13.5%), and Unknown (16 and 1.86%).

The largest universities in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Northland Pioneer College (702 and 81.6%) and Dine College (158 and 18.4%).

The most popular majors in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ are Welding Technology (182 and 21.2%), General Studies (77 and 8.95%), and General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies (69 and 8.02%).

The median tuition cost in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ for a public four year colleges is $1,320 for in-state students and $1,320 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 4,069 students enrolled in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 2,085 records, of which 72.4% were women and 27.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
77 degree-majors awarded
Public Health Education & Promotion
36 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was General Studies with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northland Pioneer College
702 degrees awarded
Dine College
158 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northland Pioneer College with 702 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 422 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ, which is 0.963 times less than the 438 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 360 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 345 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 ($1,948) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) 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 2020, 0.968% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.83% 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 Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (41.4k), Some college (39.6k), and Secondary Education (27.8k).

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 Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was $99,900 in 2020, which is 0.435 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $92,800 to $99,900, a 7.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is 73.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is $39,624. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Navajo & Apache Counties 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.

Housing

Property

$99,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,125

$42,506

Median Property Taxes

±$1,110

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 Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2020

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 73.4% of the housing units in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Navajo & Apache Counties 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 Navajo & Apache Counties 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 Navajo & Apache Counties 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.

$39,624

Median Household Income

± $1,525

57.9k

Number of Households

± 1,566

In 2020, the median household income of the 57.9k households in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ grew to $39,624 from the previous year's value of $37,353.

The following chart displays the households in Navajo & Apache Counties 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.401

2020 Wage GINI in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ

0.415

2019 Wage GINI in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ

In 2020, the income inequality in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was 0.401 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.44% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Carpooled (8.99%)
Worked At Home (7.36%)

In 2020, 75.9% of workers in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.99%) and those who worked at home (7.36%).

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

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.22% of the workforce in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ (51.4k out of 178k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

81.5% of the population of Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 26.6% on employee plans, 34.8% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 6.65% on non-group plans, and 1.57% 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

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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

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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 28.6% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.5%

Uninsured

26.6%

Employer Coverage

34.8%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

6.65%

Non-Group

1.57%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Navajo & Apache Counties PUMA, AZ grew by 3.18% from 17.9% to 18.5%.

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