CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 612
Arizona · Maricopa County · 6,385 residents · 1.693 sq mi
Notable rankings
#60lowest low education in AZ#1520 US5.5%#74highest rent burden in AZ74.8%#168highest foreign-born in AZ25.5%#177highest high poverty in AZ26.5%TRACT SHAPE · Maricopa County, AZ
The short version
Census Tract 612 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $198,400. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maricopa County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,385
+7%since 2020
from 5,962 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,771 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 3,522 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
+19%since 2020
from 26.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,289
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,880 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,075
+31%since 2020
from $16,104 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
−14%since 2020
from 0.356 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
Wholesale trade10.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Other services3.6%
Retail trade3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
Manufacturing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Public administration1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$198,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $132,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,523
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,053 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
70.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.8%
+31.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+19%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(1,115)
Black6.3%(375)
Hispanic / Latino71.8%(4,279)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other2.8%(169)
Diversity Score55.6%(3,317)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(1,299)
Black7.8%(501)
Hispanic / Latino69.2%(4,417)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other2.5%(159)
Diversity Score59.2%(3,777)
Diversity Score
59
+6%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.1 min
+4%since 2020
from 21.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Female
47.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Foreign born
25.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,385 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $55,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $198,400, and the typical rent is about $1,523 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 26.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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