Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ

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2021 Population

123,222

0.987% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.2

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

6.63%

8.41% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$77,851

9.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$285,000

8.57% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

49,636

4.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ had a population of 123k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $77,851. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ grew from 122,018 to 123,222, a 0.987% increase and its median household income grew from $71,334 to $77,851, a 9.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.4%), White (Hispanic) (12.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.24%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.91%).

10.1% of the households in Surprise City (Central) 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.

98.3% of the residents in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are Ottawa University-Surprise (147 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was $285,000, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Most people in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ borders El Mirage City & Sun City PUMA, AZ, Goodyear, Glendale (West) & Litchfield Park (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, and Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 123k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.35% of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (7.83k people).

In 2021, there were 5.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.5k people) in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.7k White (Hispanic) and 6.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (7,174 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,239 households), and Polish (722 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,434

Women

52.3%

58,810

Men

47.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 123,244 inhabitants, with 47.7% men, and 52.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.5k ± 2.79k
White (Hispanic)
15.7k ± 2.02k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.45k ± 1.08k

18.8%

Hispanic Population

23.2k people

18.8% of the people in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (23.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,737 ± 1,016 people
Philippines
1,281 ± 874 people
Canada
881 ± 726 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 1,737 Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Philippines with 1,281 and Canada with 881.

Foreign-Born Population

6.35%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.83k people

7.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.05k people

As of 2021, 6.35% of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ residents (7.83k 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 Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was 7.42%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,174 households (6.13%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,239 households (1.06%)
Polish
722 households (0.616%)

10.1% of the households in Surprise City (Central) 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 Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 6.13% of the households in Surprise City (Central) 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
4,013 ± 383
Gulf War (2001-)
2,573 ± 485
Gulf War (1990s)
1,603 ± 273

Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ employs 49.6k people. The largest industries in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are Elementary & secondary schools (3,808 people), Construction (3,027 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,923 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified retail trade ($134,257), Offices of other health practitioners ($105,370), and Computer Systems Design ($100,354).

Males in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,915. The income inequality in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.398, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,156

Women

48.8%

24,325

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 47,481 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

49.6k

2021 Value

4.54%

1 Year growth

± 4.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 4.54%, from 47.5k employees to 49.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,626 people), Other managers (1,606 people), and Retail salespersons (1,475 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Surprise City (Central) 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

49.6k

2021 Value

4.54%

1 Year growth

± 4.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ grew at a rate of 4.54%, from 47.5k employees to 49.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,808 people), Construction (3,027 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,923 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,093

Median earning men ± $1,449

$38,331

Median earning women ± $2,502

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($72,448), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,750), and Wholesale Trade ($65,965).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,472), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,613), and Public Administration ($50,652).

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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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 $32B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($21.3B) and Mixed freight ($18.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Arizona

$464B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

114% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 114% to $464B 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
$30.8B
Texas
$14B
New Mexico
$5.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $30.8B, followed by Texas with $14B and New Mexico and $5.1B.

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

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 Surprise City (Central) 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 Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ awarded 147 degrees. The student population of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 550 male students and 422 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are White (91 and 61.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (28 and 19%), Black or African American (15 and 10.2%), and Unknown (6 and 4.08%).

The largest universities in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Ottawa University-Surprise (147 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ are General Business Administration & Management (64 and 43.5%), General Psychology (22 and 15%), and General Biological Sciences (17 and 11.6%).

The median tuition cost in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ for private four year colleges is $29,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 30.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 69.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 972 (56.6% men and 43.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 972 students enrolled in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, 56.6% men and 43.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 440 records, of which 44.8% were women and 55.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded
General Psychology
22 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
17 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was General Business Administration & Management with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Maricopa County--Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Ottawa University-Surprise

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

147 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ottawa University-Surprise with 147 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 85 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ, which is 1.37 times more than the 62 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 91 degrees mean that there were 3.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 28 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 0.514% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.259% 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 Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ in 2021 were Some college (25.5k), High School or Equivalent (24.8k), and Bachelors Degree (18.2k).

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 Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was $285,000 in 2021, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $262,500 to $285,000, a 8.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is 77.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is $77,851. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Surprise City (Central) 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

$285,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,974

$35,106

Median Property Taxes

±$1,374

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 Surprise City (Central) 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 Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.7%

Homeownership

2021

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.7% of the housing units in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Surprise City (Central) 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 Surprise City (Central) 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 Surprise City (Central) 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.

$77,851

Median Household Income

± $2,544

45.2k

Number of Households

± 1,677

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.2k households in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ grew to $77,851 from the previous year's value of $71,334.

The following chart displays the households in Surprise City (Central) 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

0.398

2021 Wage GINI in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ

0.389

2020 Wage GINI in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ

In 2021, the income inequality in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was 0.398 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.13% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Worked At Home (11.5%)
Carpooled (8.23%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.23%).

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

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.09% of the workforce in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ (8.13k out of 123k 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 75+, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

93% of the population of Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 9.36% on Medicaid, 18% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 3.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1499 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1523 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1585 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 662 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,499 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,499 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,523 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 15.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.03%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

9.36%

Medicaid

18%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

3.36%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Surprise City (Central) PUMA, AZ declined by 9.54% from 7.77% to 7.03%.

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