Casa Grande, Pinal County, Arizona Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande, Arizona. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Casa Grande, Arizona. The estimated population of Casa Grande, Arizona is 53,488 people, with a median age of 37.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
53,488
-6.68% +1.88%
2020
57,318
+2.99%
-
2019
55,653
+2.46%
-
2018
54,316
+3.46%
-
2017
52,501
- -

Population of Casa Grande, 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
43.1%
45%
-4.22%
Black/African American
3.8%
4.2%
-9.52%
Native
3.1%
4.8%
-35.42%
Hispanic
43.5%
42.1%
+3.33%
Asian
1.3%
1.5%
-13.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.1%
+200.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
2.2%
+109.09%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%

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 Casa Grande, 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 37 +2.49% 34.3 +3% 39.1 -0.26%
2020 36.1 -2.96% 33.3 -4.31% 39.2 0%
2019 37.2 +1.64% 34.8 -0.57% 39.2 +2.35%
2018 36.6 +0.55% 35 -1.41% 38.3 +2.41%
2017 36.4 - 35.5 - 37.4 -

The median age of Casa Grande, 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 3,706 +5.22% 4,166 -38.49% 3,846 2,748
10 to 19 4,072 +5.13% 3,924 -7.14% 4,239 3,604
20 to 29 3,262 +32.27% 2,849 +17.2% 4,409 3,344
30 to 39 3,163 -3.42% 3,489 +4.37% 3,048 3,619
40 to 49 2,908 +13.36% 3,063 -7.25% 3,300 2,822
50 to 59 2,514 +0.39% 2,924 -5.02% 2,515 2,757
60 to 69 2,530 +2.4% 3,344 -7.7% 2,552 3,083
70+ 3,334 +7.24% 3,253 +25.35% 3,557 4,045

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Casa Grande, Arizona is $59,175.00.

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 Casa Grande.

  • Under 25
    $39,181.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,952.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,097.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,005.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande, Arizona is currently $82,275.00.

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.

3.03% of households in Casa Grande 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 Casa Grande against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.03%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Casa Grande is $30,440.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Casa Grande 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
    11.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.67%

Employment

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

The total population of Casa Grande over the age of 16 is 41,392.

Of those people, a total of 58.40% 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 Casa Grande is 54.10%.

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 2,341 45.70% 14.50%
20 to 24 years 3,895 85.70% 11.60%
25 to 29 years 3,858 81.10% 15.20%
30 to 34 years 3,652 84.50% 3.20%
35 to 44 years 5,958 82.10% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 5,824 76.10% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 2,627 67.50% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 2,760 46.50% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 5,430 15.20% 11.40%
75 years and over 5,047 7.10% 13.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Casa Grande. 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 29,322 53.50% 5.80%
Black or African American 1,740 54.90% 2.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,665 75.70% 11.00%
Asian 705 58.90% 2.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 159 36.50% 0.00%
Other 2,855 71.90% 20.80%
Two or more races 4,946 76.20% 4.80%
Hispanic or Latino 16,309 71.10% 8.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,013 45.80% 5.00%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Casa Grande is 22,412, with median earnings of $35,189.00.

Women in Casa Grande, Arizona earning approximately 81.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,412 $35,189.00
Male 12,268 $40,122.00
Female 10,144 $32,584.00

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 1,522 $64,100.00
Business and Financial 1,003 $51,374.00
Computer and Mathematical 269 $56,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 328 $19,831.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 195 $172,538.00
Community and Social Service 315 $43,698.00
Legal 87 $83,194.00
Educational and Library 1,036 $42,700.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 143 $26,131.00
Healthcare Practitioners 945 $64,361.00
Healthcare Support 912 $23,382.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 573 $37,530.00
Law Enforcement 650 $53,521.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,418 $14,229.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 863 $22,103.00
Personal Care and Service 522 $25,000.00
Sales 2,270 $27,610.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,046 $33,702.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 319 $12,075.00
Construction and Extraction 1,013 $44,880.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 729 $50,239.00
Production 1,822 $39,071.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,253 $37,991.00

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 813 $73,210.00 709 $48,618.00
Business and Financial 566 $78,796.00 437 $38,267.00
Computer and Mathematical 172 $57,328.00 97 $56,520.00
Architecture and Engineering 308 $19,407.00 20 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 145 $173,169.00 50 $53,804.00
Community and Social Service 69 $14,460.00 246 $46,058.00
Legal 53 $134,250.00 34 $46,250.00
Educational and Library 246 $51,364.00 790 $39,808.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $26,875.00 74 $12,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 307 $64,705.00 638 $63,788.00
Healthcare Support 54 $25,893.00 858 $23,115.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 343 $32,695.00 230 $41,028.00
Law Enforcement 520 $53,000.00 130 $58,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 730 $12,881.00 688 $17,256.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 586 $26,250.00 277 $16,625.00
Personal Care and Service 168 $34,518.00 354 $20,526.00
Sales 1,230 $31,284.00 1,040 $16,923.00
Office and Administrative Support 592 $30,161.00 2,454 $34,446.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 163 $27,476.00 156 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,013 $44,880.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 680 $48,980.00 49 $0.00
Production 1,388 $48,233.00 434 $33,584.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,037 $42,693.00 216 $19,732.00

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 19,231 households in Casa Grande, with an average household size of 2.77 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 13,274 families in Casa Grande with an average family size of 3.26 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 9,556 1,136 2,582 5,957
Average Household Size 3.22 3.86 3.74 1.43
Total Families 9,556 1,136 2,582 0
Average Household Size 3.2 3.24 3.5 0

Poverty

Of the 13,274 families in Casa Grande, 10.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Casa Grande:

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 22,544 housing units in Casa Grande, Arizona.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 19,231 85.30%
Vacant 3,313 14.70%

26.03% of the total 22,544 housing units in Casa Grande are rental units. This is approximately 5,869 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,921 are occupied by the owner - or 57.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Casa Grande is $1,052.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Casa Grande 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
    441
  • Less than $500
    436
  • $500 to $999
    2,086
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,685
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    448
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    214
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Casa Grande is $177,700.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,607
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,293
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,996
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,867
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,541
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,442
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    168
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    172
  • 1940 to 1949
    295
  • 1950 to 1959
    893
  • 1960 to 1969
    867
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,933
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,915
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,571
  • 2000 to 2009
    9,702
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,100
  • 2014 or later
    96

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 Casa Grande that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    703
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,522
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,509
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,497

Commuting to Work

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

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Casa Grande.

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
    859
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,915
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,579
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,479
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,859
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,083
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,776
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    717
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    749
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,152
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,490
  • 90 or more minutes
    302

Summary

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

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