Social Data

The total estimated population is 38,539. Density is average at 5,992 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 25,993; Two or More Races: 1,604; Black: 1,400; American Indian: 863; Asian: 763; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 106; Other Race: 7,810; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 14,124 (37%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 24,415 (63%)

There are 8,042 foreign born residents, of which 20.3% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 6,447; Philippines: 151; Guatemala: 145; China (not including Hong Kong or Taiwan): 144; Korea: 132; Canada: 128; United Kingdom: 114; U.S. Born: This State: 12,731; Midwest: 6,128; West: 5,976; Northeast: 2,492; South: 2,464;

The sex distribution is 52% male and 48% female. The median age is 28 years.

Age Distribution

There are 3,270 married couples with children and 1,699 single-parent households (490 men, 1,209 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $38,204 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Arizona: $40,558; 85210: $38,204;

14% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Arizona: 14%; 85210: 14%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 16,009; Government: 1,881; Self-employed: 922; Unpaid family work: 7; Occupation: Sales and office: 5,393; Management, professional, and related: 5,227; Office and administrative support: 3,443; Service: 3,430; Professional and related: 3,024; Construction, extraction, and maintenance: 2,972;

The average commute time is 26 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 13,867; Car or truck (carpooled): 3,351; Walked: 723; Worked at home: 474; Bicycle: 456; Public transportation: 339; Motorcycle: 90;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in85210.

Housing Data

There are 14,843 housing units, of which 6,641 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 6,373; Renter: 7,134; Vacant: 1,336; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 5,539; Not Mortgaged: 834;

The median single family home value is $108,900.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Arizona: $1,039; 85210: $972;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Arizona: $538; 85210: $570;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 4.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 303; 1940 to 1949: 266; 1950 to 1959: 707; 1960 to 1969: 1,335; 1970 to 1979: 4,943; 1980 to 1989: 5,701; 1990 to 1994: 913; 1995 to 1998: 382; 1999 to March 2000: 293;

0.9% of homes lack plumbing and 3.2% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Electricity: 11,576; Utility Gas: 1,778; No Fuel: 62; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 44;

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