The Census Bureau has collected data on race since the very first census in 1790. Categories of race and ethnicity have changed a great deal over that time, reflecting changes in culture and society as well as the composition of...
The nation’s demographic mix is changing but what does that mean for Tucson? In recent years, demographics have shifted with the population aging and birth rates declining. In order to plan for the future, it’s important to understand how demographic...
In 2018, Arizona posted a patent rate of 8.6 patents per 10,000 workers. This ranked Arizona seventh among 10 western states and slightly behind the national rate. Arizona’s patent rate has declined for two straight years, but remains well above...
We know that access to recreational opportunities is important for our well-being, but have you ever wondered how much economic value those opportunities add to the region? Recently released data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows that the...
Mexico became the #1 trading partner of the U.S. in 2019, surpassing China for the first time ever. However, Mexico has long been Arizona’s #1 trading partner. As shown in Figure 1, Arizona exported $22.5 billion in goods to the...
In 2018, the Tucson MSA generated no growth in the number of establishments employing workers. This ranked Tucson 12th among peer western MSAs. Tucson’s growth in business establishments was down from 0.6% in 2017. Despite Tucson’s slow or non-existent growth...
Civility has long been understood as a central element of an effective democracy. From the ancient Athenian forums to modern calls for deliberation and dialogue, a commitment to civil discourse has been viewed as a democratic ideal. In the United...
Traffic congestion is one of those rare consensus issues: most people agree that it is a problem, that it costs individuals, business, and government money, and that it seems to keep getting worse despite attempted remedies. For example, Tucson averaged...
