Social Data

The total estimated population is 5,130,632. Density is very low at 45 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 4,984,106; Black: 3,873,611; Two or More Races: 596,774; Asian: 255,879; American Indian: 158,873; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 92,236; Other Race: 6,733; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 5,130,632 (100%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 0 (0%)

There are 656,183 foreign born residents, of which 29.6% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 436,022; Canada: 26,323; Germany: 15,868; United Kingdom: 14,655; Philippines: 11,916; Vietnam: 10,127; India: 9,134; U.S. Born: This State: 1,779,492; Midwest: 1,001,732; West: 786,541; Northeast: 427,445; South: 423,557;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 34 years.

Age Distribution

There are 301,064 married couples with children and 218,562 single-parent households (7,781 men, 210,781 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $40,558 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

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

14% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

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

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 1,624,532; Government: 339,554; Self-employed: 140,014; Unpaid family work: 9,306; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 730,001; Sales and office: 636,970; Professional and related: 432,978; Office and administrative support: 363,995; Service: 362,547; Management, business, and financial operations: 297,023;

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

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 1,638,752; Car or truck (carpooled): 340,447; Worked at home: 81,158; Walked: 58,015; Public transportation: 41,105; Bicycle: 22,209; Motorcycle: 8,569;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Arizona.

Housing Data

There are 2,189,189 housing units, of which 1,375,489 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 1,293,556; Renter: 607,771; Vacant: 287,862; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 969,228; Not Mortgaged: 324,328;

The median single family home value is $121,300.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

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

Median Rent for Rental Units

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

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 48,794; 1940 to 1949: 51,192; 1950 to 1959: 159,653; 1960 to 1969: 231,071; 1970 to 1979: 517,059; 1980 to 1989: 540,122; 1990 to 1994: 230,230; 1995 to 1998: 299,679; 1999 to March 2000: 111,389;

1.8% of homes lack plumbing and 3.7% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Electricity: 1,033,095; Utility Gas: 712,868; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 98,536; Wood: 39,842;

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