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Population, June 2008 |
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462,823 |
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Growth 1990-2008 |
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58.2% |
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Total Civilian Labor Force, 2008 |
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256,341 |
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Employed |
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248,264 |
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Unemployed |
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8,077 |
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Median Age, 2008 |
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33.11 |
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Under 18 Years |
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27.84% |
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18-24 years |
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9.45% |
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25-44 years |
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29.34% |
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45-64 years |
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20.33% |
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65+ years |
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13.04% |
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Population by Race & Ethnicity |
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White |
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75.71% |
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Black or African American |
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3.26% |
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American Indian and Alaskan Native |
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2.07% |
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Asian |
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2.00% |
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Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander |
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.29% |
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Some other race |
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13.13% |
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Two or more races |
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3.53% |
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Hispanic (any race) |
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26.31% |
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Education, 2008 (age 25+) |
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276,844 |
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High School Graduate |
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85.28% |
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Some College |
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59.78% |
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Bachelor's Degree |
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22.22% |
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Graduate or Professional Degree |
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6.84% |
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Median Household Income, 2008 |
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$50,993 |
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Sales Tax Rate |
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8.05% |
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Sources: City of Mesa, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Claritas,
Arizona Real Estate Center, U.S. Census Bureau |
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