Vail CDP, Pima County, Arizona Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Vail CDP, Arizona, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Vail CDP, Arizona. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Vail CDP, Arizona. The estimated population of Vail CDP, Arizona is 14,715 people, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look at the total population in Vail CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,715
+4.37%
+25.39%
2020
14,099
+8.6%
-
2019
12,982
+7.79%
-
2018
12,044
+2.63%
-
2017
11,735
- -

Population of Vail CDP, Arizona by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
65.6%
74.2%
-11.59%
Black/African American
3.9%
1.3%
+200.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%
Hispanic
22.3%
18.5%
+20.54%
Asian
3.4%
2.3%
+47.83%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.3%
-66.67%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
2.8%
+50.00%
Other
0.3%
0.5%
-40.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Vail CDP, Arizona by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 +4.5% 39.3 +4.8% 40 +5.82%
2020 37.8 -3.82% 37.5 -4.58% 37.8 -4.06%
2019 39.3 +1.03% 39.3 +0.26% 39.4 +2.07%
2018 38.9 +0.78% 39.2 +2.89% 38.6 -0.77%
2017 38.6 - 38.1 - 38.9 -

The median age of Vail CDP, Arizona gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,200 +9.61% 656 +45.63% 1,308 1,007
10 to 19 821 +13.16% 949 -10.47% 893 842
20 to 29 417 +90.19% 561 +34.19% 933 772
30 to 39 680 +20.05% 851 +11.75% 801 933
40 to 49 755 +26.55% 792 +12.15% 959 884
50 to 59 845 +59.16% 879 +29.93% 1,447 1,172
60 to 69 786 -21.26% 768 +6.4% 611 789
70+ 376 +60.14% 399 +62.03% 655 709

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Vail CDP, Arizona is $107,470.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Vail CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,903.00
  • 45 to 64
    $135,720.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,163.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Vail CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Vail CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Vail CDP, Arizona is currently $117,771.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.22% of households in Vail CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Vail CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Vail CDP is $40,615.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Vail CDP by the total population of Vail CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Vail CDP, Arizona, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Vail CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    24.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Vail CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Vail CDP over the age of 16 is 11,125.

Of those people, a total of 66.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Vail CDP is 63.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 460 23.90% 12.70%
20 to 24 years 914 69.10% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 791 86.00% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 494 84.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,256 91.70% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 2,562 87.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 884 73.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 674 41.40% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 1,452 15.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 638 7.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Vail CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,394 63.20% 1.30%
Black or African American 549 70.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 511 93.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 100.00% 0.00%
Other 680 73.80% 8.00%
Two or more races 941 65.80% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 2,106 75.10% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,519 61.20% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Vail CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Vail CDP is 7,014, with median earnings of $50,841.00.

Women in Vail CDP, Arizona earning approximately 60.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,014 $50,841.00
Male 3,841 $68,411.00
Female 3,173 $41,539.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 871 $94,350.00
Business and Financial 203 $43,209.00
Computer and Mathematical 353 $103,524.00
Architecture and Engineering 457 $87,301.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $62,868.00
Legal 72 $61,214.00
Educational and Library 735 $42,533.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $52,891.00
Healthcare Practitioners 432 $61,250.00
Healthcare Support 211 $4,818.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $7,005.00
Law Enforcement 243 $98,306.00
Food Preparation and Serving 258 $4,038.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 205 $40,402.00
Sales 633 $64,245.00
Office and Administrative Support 857 $33,542.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 148 $32,679.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 371 $64,653.00
Production 129 $54,432.00
Transportation and Material Moving 403 $26,583.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 529 $110,947.00 342 $54,714.00
Business and Financial 72 $64,792.00 131 $24,931.00
Computer and Mathematical 260 $102,909.00 93 $188,450.00
Architecture and Engineering 253 $86,040.00 204 $115,729.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 53 $62,868.00
Legal 18 $0.00 54 $60,571.00
Educational and Library 194 $112,646.00 541 $41,474.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 61 $53,516.00
Healthcare Practitioners 79 $70,824.00 353 $44,653.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 201 $4,939.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $7,005.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 201 $99,472.00 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 135 $2,499.00 123 $17,560.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 65 $0.00 140 $75,433.00
Sales 507 $64,557.00 126 $38,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 285 $31,778.00 572 $37,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 148 $32,679.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 371 $64,653.00 0 $0.00
Production 113 $52,614.00 16 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 343 $27,575.00 60 $26,333.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,992 households in Vail CDP, with an average household size of 2.95 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,223 families in Vail CDP with an average family size of 3.23 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,769 147 307 769
Average Household Size 3.26 2.2 3.74 1.23
Total Families 3,769 147 307 0
Average Household Size 3.26 2.08 3.43 0

Poverty

Of the 4,223 families in Vail CDP, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Vail CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,235 housing units in Vail CDP, Arizona.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,992 95.36%
Vacant 243 4.64%

6.69% of the total 5,235 housing units in Vail CDP are rental units. This is approximately 350 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,609 are occupied by the owner - or 88.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Vail CDP is $1,872.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Vail CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    33
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    32
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    76
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    90
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    110
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    42
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Vail CDP is $274,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Vail CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    42
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    173
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    157
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    474
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,907
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,717
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    101
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Vail CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Vail CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    15
  • 1970 to 1979
    18
  • 1980 to 1989
    194
  • 1990 to 1999
    604
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,836
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,468
  • 2014 or later
    100

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Vail CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    14
  • 1 vehicle available
    761
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,551
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,666

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Vail CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Vail CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

30.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Vail CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    67
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    255
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    326
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    254
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    834
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    827
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,540
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    376
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    409
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    758
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    189
  • 90 or more minutes
    62

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Vail CDP, Arizona in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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