Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ

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2021 Population

98,031

1.3% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.6

0.699% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.7%

11.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$45,237

6.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$208,800

8.3% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

44,546

0.503% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ had a population of 98k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $45,237. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ declined from 99,318 to 98,031, a −1.3% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,608 to $45,237, a 6.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.5%), White (Hispanic) (15.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.85%), Other (Hispanic) (4.89%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.84%).

18.4% of the households in Tucson City (Northeast) 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.

95.8% of the residents in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ are Pima Community College (3,708 degrees awarded in 2021), Pima Medical Institute-Tucson (1,227 degrees), and Arizona Academy of Beauty (28 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was $208,800, and the homeownership rate was 43.4%.

Most people in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ borders Pima County (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, Tucson City (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, and Tucson City (Southeast) PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 98k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.44% of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (9.25k people).

In 2021, there were 4.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.3k people) in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.8k White (Hispanic) and 5.74k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (11,856 households), Arabic (656 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (618 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,437

Women

51.4%

47,613

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 98,050 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.3k ± 2.06k
White (Hispanic)
14.8k ± 1.28k
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.74k ± 1.2k

26.7%

Hispanic Population

26.2k people

26.7% of the people in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (26.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,055 ± 1,336 people
China
372 ± 473 people
Philippines
322 ± 440 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 3,055 Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by China with 372 and Philippines with 322.

Foreign-Born Population

9.44%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.25k people

9.63%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.57k people

As of 2021, 9.44% of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ residents (9.25k 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 Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was 9.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,856 households (12.7%)
Arabic
656 households (0.702%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
618 households (0.661%)

18.4% of the households in Tucson City (Northeast) 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 Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 12.7% of the households in Tucson City (Northeast) 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
2,579 ± 316
Gulf War (2001-)
2,159 ± 407
Gulf War (1990s)
1,102 ± 307

Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ employs 44.5k people. The largest industries in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ are Restaurants & Food Services (3,213 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,538 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,448 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($148,721), Offices of physicians ($105,502), and Aerospace products & parts manufacturing ($104,192).

Males in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.07 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,474. The income inequality in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,512

Women

48%

23,259

Men

52%

The workforce of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 44,771 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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

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Occupations

44.5k

2021 Value

−0.503%

1 Year decline

± −0.503%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −0.503%, from 44.8k employees to 44.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, are Customer service representatives (1,501 people), Retail salespersons (1,392 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,062 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tucson City (Northeast) 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

44.5k

2021 Value

−0.503%

1 Year decline

± −0.503%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −0.503%, from 44.8k employees to 44.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,213 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,538 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,448 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,434

Median earning men ± $2,794

$34,660

Median earning women ± $1,600

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,177), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,829), and Manufacturing ($48,053).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,905), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,807), and Manufacturing ($41,429).

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

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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 Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ awarded 4,963 degrees. The student population of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,756 male students and 11,346 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ are Hispanic or Latino (2,229 and 45.5%), followed by White (1,919 and 39.2%), Black or African American (224 and 4.57%), and Asian (157 and 3.21%).

The largest universities in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Pima Community College (3,708 and 74.7%), Pima Medical Institute-Tucson (1,227 and 24.7%), and Arizona Academy of Beauty (28 and 0.564%).

The most popular majors in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,788 and 36%), Health Care Administration & Management (328 and 6.61%), and Medical Assistant (246 and 4.96%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,102 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 18,102 students enrolled in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 8,285 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Health Care Administration & Management
213 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
714 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
234 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was Health Care Administration & Management with 213 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pima Community College
3,708 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
1,227 degrees awarded
Arizona Academy of Beauty
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pima Community College with 3,708 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,741 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.54 times less than the 3,222 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,229 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,919 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,666) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,280) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,920) 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, 0.586% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.862% 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 Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ in 2021 were Some college (21.7k), High School or Equivalent (18.2k), and Bachelors Degree (16.4k).

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 Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was $208,800 in 2021, which is 0.853 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $192,800 to $208,800, a 8.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ is 43.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ is $45,237. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tucson City (Northeast) 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

$208,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,561

$21,815

Median Property Taxes

±$1,128

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 Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

43.4%

Homeownership

2021

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 43.4% of the housing units in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tucson City (Northeast) 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 Tucson City (Northeast) 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 Tucson City (Northeast) 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.

$45,237

Median Household Income

± $2,031

50.2k

Number of Households

± 1,846

In 2021, the median household income of the 50.2k households in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ grew to $45,237 from the previous year's value of $42,608.

The following chart displays the households in Tucson City (Northeast) 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

0.418

2021 Wage GINI in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ

0.42

2020 Wage GINI in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ

In 2021, the income inequality in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.449% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (7.89%)

In 2021, 71.7% of workers in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.89%).

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

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.09% of the workforce in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ (16.1k out of 96.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tucson City (Northeast) 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

91.8% of the population of Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 38.3% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.91% 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 16.7% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.17%

Uninsured

38.3%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.91%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tucson City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ declined by 0.573% from 8.22% to 8.17%.

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