Superior, AZ

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Superior Overview

2,639
TOTAL POPULATION
1,303
MALE POPULATION
1,336
FEMALE POPULATION
97.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
53.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,509
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,474
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$39,600
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,176
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Superior Zip Codes

Superior Area Codes

Race in Superior

The most populous races in Superior are White / Caucasian (1,608 | 60.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,584 | 60.0%), and Two or more Races (563 | 21.3%).
Race in Superior
Race# Population% Population
Asian983.7%
Black / African American130.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,58460.0%
Native / Alaskan421.6%
White / Caucasian1,60860.9%
Two or more Races56321.3%
Some other Race31511.9%
Total2,639100.0%

Ancestry in Superior

The most populous ancestries reported in Superior are Mexican (1,418 | 53.7%), American (192 | 7.3%), German (95 | 3.6%), English (94 | 3.6%), and Irish (87 | 3.3%), together accounting for 71.5% of all Superior residents.
Ancestry in Superior
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1927.3%
Austrian140.5%
Bhutanese190.7%
Burmese321.2%
Central American783.0%
Central American Indian70.3%
Cherokee80.3%
Czech291.1%
Dominican150.6%
Dutch662.5%
Eastern European80.3%
English943.6%
Finnish60.2%
French90.3%
French Canadian140.5%
German953.6%
Greek90.3%
Guatemalan70.3%
Indian (Asian)632.4%
Irish873.3%
Italian220.8%
Laotian60.2%
Mexican1,41853.7%
Nigerian130.5%
Norwegian210.8%
Polish90.3%
Russian70.3%
Salvadoran712.7%
Scandinavian60.2%
Scotch-Irish170.6%
Serbian80.3%
Subsaharan African130.5%
Swedish50.2%
Swiss50.2%
Thai30.1%
Welsh160.6%
Yaqui271.0%
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Immigrants in Superior

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Superior came from Latin America (169 | 6.4%), Central America (154 | 5.8%), Mexico (76 | 2.9%), El Salvador (71 | 2.7%), and Asia (64 | 2.4%), together accounting for 20.2% of all Superior residents.
Immigrants in Superior
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa70.3%
Asia642.4%
Caribbean150.6%
Central America1545.8%
China230.9%
Dominican Republic150.6%
Eastern Asia552.1%
El Salvador712.7%
Europe140.5%
Germany140.5%
Guatemala70.3%
India30.1%
Indonesia60.2%
Korea321.2%
Latin America1696.4%
Mexico762.9%
Nigeria70.3%
South Central Asia30.1%
South Eastern Asia60.2%
Western Africa70.3%
Western Europe140.5%
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Sex and Age in Superior

Sex and Age in Superior

The most populous age groups in Superior are 65 to 69 Years (197 | 15.1%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (225 | 16.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Superior
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (2.4%)26 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Years26 (2.0%)56 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years34 (2.6%)19 (1.4%)
15 to 19 Years77 (5.9%)68 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years64 (4.9%)82 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years43 (3.3%)14 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Years126 (9.7%)50 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Years38 (2.9%)53 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years132 (10.1%)115 (8.6%)
45 to 49 Years38 (2.9%)27 (2.0%)
50 to 54 Years193 (14.8%)71 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years27 (2.1%)44 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years113 (8.7%)144 (10.8%)
65 to 69 Years197 (15.1%)225 (16.8%)
70 to 74 Years105 (8.1%)80 (6.0%)
75 to 79 Years15 (1.1%)60 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years7 (0.5%)88 (6.6%)
85 Years and over37 (2.8%)114 (8.5%)
Total1,303 (100.0%)1,336 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Superior

Median Family Size in Superior

The median family size in Superior is 2.89 persons per family, with married-couple families (455 | 70.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16 | 2.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Superior
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple455 (70.4%)3.01
Single Male/Father16 (2.5%)2.56
Single Female/Mother175 (27.1%)2.62
Total Families646 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Superior

The median household size in Superior is 1.99 persons per household, with married-couple households (455 | 34.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.03 persons per household. non-family households (678 | 51.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Superior
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple455 (34.4%)3.03
Single Male/Father16 (1.2%)2.56
Single Female/Mother175 (13.2%)2.86
Non-family678 (51.2%)1.06
Total Households1,324 (100.0%)1.99

Household Size by Marriage Status in Superior

Out of a total of 1,324 households in Superior, 646 (48.8%) are family households, while 678 (51.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 345, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 637.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Superior
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-637 (48.1%)
2-Person Households345 (26.1%)41 (3.1%)
3-Person Households144 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households112 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households30 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households13 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total646 (48.8%)678 (51.2%)

Female Fertility in Superior

Fertility by Age in Superior

Average fertility rate in Superior is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 54.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Superior
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (45.5%)74.0
20 to 34 years6 (54.5%)41.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Superior

54.5% of women with births (11) in Superior are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Superior
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)

Fertility by Education in Superior

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Superior
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma6 (54.5%)34.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (45.5%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Superior

45.5% of women with births in Superior are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Superior
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)

Income in Superior

Income Overview in Superior

Per Capita Income in Superior is $27,509, while median incomes of families and households are $69,474 and $39,600 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,639$27,509
Median Family Income646$69,474
Mean Family Income646$76,611
Median Household Income1,324$39,600
Mean Household Income1,324$52,666
Income Deficit646$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,63923.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,63976.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,6390.45

Earnings by Sex in Superior

Average Earnings in Superior are $36,768, $39,327 for men and $30,139 for women, a difference of 23.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Superior
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male637 (51.1%)$39,327
Female610 (48.9%)$30,139
Total1,247 (100.0%)$36,768

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Superior

The most common earnings brackets in Superior are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (75 | 11.8%) and $2,499 or less for women (98 | 16.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Superior
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12 (1.9%)98 (16.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99955 (8.6%)27 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)6 (1.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9995 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49915 (2.4%)17 (2.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49929 (4.5%)27 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (0.8%)31 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49911 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)52 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99974 (11.6%)29 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99941 (6.4%)23 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99975 (11.8%)84 (13.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99963 (9.9%)29 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99933 (5.2%)39 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (1.3%)35 (5.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99933 (5.2%)22 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99965 (10.2%)52 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99965 (10.2%)22 (3.6%)
$100,000+48 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total637 (100.0%)610 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Superior

Average earnings in Superior are $41,579 for men and $38,141 for women, a difference of 8.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,281, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $32,000. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,527, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,281.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Superior
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,906$0
High School Diploma$43,226$38,668
College or Associate's Degree$32,000$0
Bachelor's Degree$83,281$23,281
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,579$38,141

Family Income in Superior

Family Income Brackets in Superior

According to the Superior family income data, there are 150 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Superior
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000304.6%
$10,000 to $14,99910.2%
$15,000 to $24,999487.4%
$25,000 to $34,999589.0%
$35,000 to $49,999558.5%
$50,000 to $74,99914622.6%
$75,000 to $99,99911618.0%
$100,000 to $149,99915023.2%
$150,000 to $199,999426.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Superior

4-person families (105 | 16.3%) account for the highest median family income in Superior with $98,393 per family, while 2-person families (380 | 58.8%) have the highest median income of $30,625 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Superior
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families380 (58.8%)$61,250
3-Person Families116 (18.0%)$86,250
4-Person Families105 (16.3%)$98,393
5-Person Families30 (4.6%)$0
6-Person Families8 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families7 (1.1%)$0
Total646 (100.0%)$69,474

Family Income by Number of Earners in Superior

Family Income by Number of Earners in Superior
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners117 (18.1%)$0
1 Earner294 (45.5%)$58,824
2 Earners162 (25.1%)$123,750
3+ Earners73 (11.3%)$123,906
Total646 (100.0%)$69,474

Household Income in Superior

Household Income Brackets in Superior

With 220 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Superior, accounting for 16.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Superior
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00020915.8%
$10,000 to $14,999443.3%
$15,000 to $24,99916212.2%
$25,000 to $34,99914611.0%
$35,000 to $49,99921115.9%
$50,000 to $74,99922016.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991209.1%
$100,000 to $149,99916612.5%
$150,000 to $199,999483.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Superior

The median household income in Superior is $39,600, with the highest median household income of $38,963 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 641 households (48.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 25 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Superior
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years25 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years244 (18.4%)$0
45 to 64 Years414 (31.3%)$31,071
65+ Years641 (48.4%)$38,963
Total1,324 (100.0%)$39,600

Poverty in Superior

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Superior

With 20.4% poverty level for males and 14.2% for females among the residents of Superior, 45 to 54 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 115 males (49.8%) and 29 females (52.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Superior
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (15.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years16 (30.8%)29 (52.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years7 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years39 (40.2%)11 (10.5%)
25 to 34 Years21 (12.4%)32 (50.0%)
35 to 44 Years14 (8.2%)4 (2.4%)
45 to 54 Years115 (49.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years17 (12.1%)16 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years24 (8.0%)54 (17.7%)
75 Years and over13 (22.0%)40 (15.3%)
Total266 (20.4%)190 (14.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Superior

According to the poverty statistics in Superior, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Superior
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (100.0%)22 (84.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years36 (69.2%)26 (47.3%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
15 Years10 (58.8%)20 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years58 (59.8%)94 (89.5%)
25 to 34 Years148 (87.6%)32 (50.0%)
35 to 44 Years156 (91.8%)164 (97.6%)
45 to 54 Years116 (50.2%)98 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years123 (87.9%)172 (91.5%)
65 to 74 Years278 (92.0%)251 (82.3%)
75 Years and over46 (78.0%)222 (84.7%)
Total1,037 (79.6%)1,146 (85.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Superior

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Superior show that 3.1% or 14 of the total 455 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 24.3%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Superior
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children314 (98.4%)5 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children28 (75.7%)9 (24.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total441 (96.9%)14 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Superior

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Superior
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)33 (49.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)34 (19.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Superior

The poverty data for Superior shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 34 of the single-parent households (17.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (24.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (49.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Superior
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (1.6%)1 (0.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)33 (49.2%)
3 or 4 Children9 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (3.1%)34 (17.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Superior

Employment by Class of Employer in Superior

Among the 1,094 employed individuals in Superior, private company employees (506 | 46.3%), local government employees (227 | 20.7%), and state government employees (124 | 11.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Superior
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50646.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)70.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)999.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations938.5%
Local Government Employees22720.7%
State Government Employees12411.3%
Federal Government Employees383.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,094100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Superior

According to the labor force statistics for Superior, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,410), 48.8% or 1,176 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 81 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.3% or 166 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.7% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Superior
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years37 (34.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years132 (90.4%)26 (19.7%)
25 to 29 Years24 (42.1%)10 (41.7%)
30 to 34 Years166 (94.3%)18 (10.8%)
35 to 44 Years298 (88.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years222 (67.5%)21 (9.5%)
55 to 59 Years53 (74.6%)6 (11.3%)
60 to 64 Years83 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years160 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,176 (48.8%)81 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Superior

According to labor force statistics for Superior, 68.9% of individuals (846) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,228) are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 55 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 87.3% or 302 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Superior
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School63 (53.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma351 (70.3%)14 (2.8%)
College / Associate Degree302 (87.3%)45 (12.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher130 (49.1%)12 (4.6%)
Total846 (68.9%)80 (6.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Superior

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Superior are Community & Social Service (176 | 16.1%), Management (98 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (90 | 8.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71 | 6.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (54 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Superior

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Superior, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (87.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Superior
OccupationMaleFemale
Management51 (52.0%)47 (48.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science62 (87.3%)9 (12.7%)
Computers & Mathematics19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (6.8%)164 (93.2%)
Education, Arts & Media12 (22.2%)42 (77.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)133 (33.2%)268 (66.8%)
Total (Overall)616 (56.3%)478 (43.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Superior are Security & Protection (116 | 10.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (92 | 8.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (64 | 5.9%), Firefighting & Prevention (62 | 5.7%), and Law Enforcement (54 | 4.9%).
Services Occupations in Superior

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Superior, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (79.3%), and Security & Protection (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (68.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (64.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Superior
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (31.8%)15 (68.2%)
Security & Protection84 (72.4%)32 (27.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention36 (58.1%)26 (41.9%)
Law Enforcement48 (88.9%)6 (11.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving23 (35.9%)41 (64.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance73 (79.3%)19 (20.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)187 (62.3%)113 (37.7%)
Total (Overall)616 (56.3%)478 (43.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Superior are Sales & Related (72 | 6.6%), and Office & Administration (52 | 4.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Superior

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Superior
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related34 (47.2%)38 (52.8%)
Office & Administration6 (11.5%)46 (88.5%)
Total (Category)40 (32.3%)84 (67.7%)
Total (Overall)616 (56.3%)478 (43.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Superior are Construction & Extraction (121 | 11.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Superior

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Superior
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)616 (56.3%)478 (43.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Superior are Material Moving (57 | 5.2%), Production (44 | 4.0%), and Transportation (27 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Superior

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Superior
OccupationMaleFemale
Production44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving44 (77.2%)13 (22.8%)
Total (Category)115 (89.8%)13 (10.2%)
Total (Overall)616 (56.3%)478 (43.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Superior

Employment Industries in Superior

The major employment industries in Superior include Public Administration (211 | 19.3%), Construction (161 | 14.7%), Retail Trade (128 | 11.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (122 | 11.2%), and Educational Services (102 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries in Superior

Employment Industries by Sex in Superior

The Superior industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Construction (94.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Superior
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction152 (94.4%)9 (5.6%)
Manufacturing16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade56 (43.8%)72 (56.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing36 (78.3%)10 (21.7%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific46 (80.7%)11 (19.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support33 (50.0%)33 (50.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)102 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance20 (16.4%)102 (83.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services50 (67.6%)24 (32.4%)
Public Administration114 (54.0%)97 (46.0%)
Total616 (56.3%)478 (43.7%)

Education in Superior

School Enrollment in Superior

The most common levels of schooling among the 277 students in Superior are high school (92 | 33.2%), elementary school (69 | 24.9%), and middle school (60 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Superior
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool51.8%
Kindergarten72.5%
Elementary School6924.9%
Middle School6021.7%
High School9233.2%
College / Undergraduate4415.9%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total277100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Superior

Out of a total of 277 students who are enrolled in schools in Superior, 52 (18.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 225 (81.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (53.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Superior
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old48 (63.2%)28 (36.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds37 (69.8%)16 (30.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Total225 (81.2%)52 (18.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Superior

Liberal arts & history (119 | 25.9%), education (99 | 21.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (54 | 11.8%), engineering (40 | 8.7%), and social sciences (37 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 459 individuals in Superior who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Superior
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics143.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5411.8%
Physical & Health Sciences30.6%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences378.1%
Engineering408.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology61.3%
Business235.0%
Education9921.6%
Literature & Languages163.5%
Liberal Arts & History11925.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications235.0%
Arts & Humanities255.4%
Total459100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Superior

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Superior

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Superior are males with 2 vehicles (283, accounting for 45.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (122, making up 59.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Superior
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle18 (2.9%)25 (5.2%)
1 Vehicle84 (13.6%)112 (23.4%)
2 Vehicles283 (45.9%)122 (25.5%)
3 Vehicles223 (36.2%)161 (33.7%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)45 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (1.3%)13 (2.7%)
Total616 (100.0%)478 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Superior

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Superior are 30 to 34 minutes (159 commuters, 16.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (150 commuters, 15.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (148 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Superior
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes636.3%
5 to 9 Minutes15015.1%
10 to 14 Minutes12812.9%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes121.2%
25 to 29 Minutes80.8%
30 to 34 Minutes15916.0%
35 to 39 Minutes13013.1%
40 to 44 Minutes818.2%
45 to 59 Minutes14814.9%
60 to 89 Minutes878.8%
90 or more Minutes272.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Superior

The most common commute times in Superior are 30 to 34 minutes (133 commuters, 22.4%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (89 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Superior
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes22 (3.7%)41 (10.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes73 (12.3%)77 (19.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes90 (15.1%)38 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes6 (1.0%)6 (1.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes8 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes133 (22.4%)26 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes68 (11.4%)62 (15.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes53 (8.9%)28 (7.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes59 (9.9%)89 (22.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes63 (10.6%)24 (6.0%)
90 or more Minutes20 (3.4%)7 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Superior

The most frequent times of departure to work in Superior are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (150, 25.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (66, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Superior
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM150 (25.2%)24 (6.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM88 (14.8%)12 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM45 (7.6%)8 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM30 (5.0%)35 (8.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5 (0.8%)30 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM55 (9.2%)66 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6 (1.0%)64 (16.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM47 (7.9%)54 (13.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12 (2.0%)11 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM76 (12.8%)6 (1.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)35 (8.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM47 (7.9%)30 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM34 (5.7%)23 (5.8%)
Total595 (100.0%)398 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Superior

Occupancy by Ownership in Superior

Of the total 1,324 dwellings in Superior, owner-occupied units account for 967 (73.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 357 (27.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Superior
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units96773.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35727.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,324100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Superior

Occupancy by Household Size in Superior
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household63748.1%
2-Person Household38629.1%
3-Person Household14410.9%
4+ Person Household15711.9%
Total Housing Units1,324100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Superior

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Superior
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household403 (63.3%)234 (36.7%)
2-Person Household346 (89.6%)40 (10.4%)
3-Person Household107 (74.3%)37 (25.7%)
4+ Person Household111 (70.7%)46 (29.3%)
Total Housing Units967 (73.0%)357 (27.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Superior

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Superior
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School85 (78.0%)24 (22.0%)
High School Diploma453 (81.2%)105 (18.8%)
College/Associate Degree253 (74.2%)88 (25.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher176 (55.7%)140 (44.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Superior

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Superior
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13610.3%
35 to 44 Years13310.1%
45 to 54 Years26119.7%
55 to 64 Years15311.6%
65 to 74 Years43232.6%
75 to 84 Years1259.4%
85 Years and Over846.3%
Total1,324100.0%

Housing Finances in Superior

Median Income by Occupancy in Superior

Median Income by Occupancy in Superior
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied967 (73.0%)$50,389
Renter-Occupied357 (27.0%)$24,018
Average1,324 (100.0%)$39,600

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Superior

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Superior
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00058 (6.0%)23 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99941 (4.2%)87 (24.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99919 (2.0%)25 (7.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99963 (6.5%)35 (9.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99949 (5.1%)14 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999101 (10.4%)45 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999141 (14.6%)69 (19.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999206 (21.3%)14 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999108 (11.2%)13 (3.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999133 (13.8%)32 (9.0%)
$150,000 or more48 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total967 (100.0%)357 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Superior

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Superior
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300302 (31.2%)21 (5.9%)
$300 to $499184 (19.0%)15 (4.2%)
$500 to $799119 (12.3%)158 (44.3%)
$800 to $99992 (9.5%)69 (19.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499180 (18.6%)24 (6.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99963 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4996 (0.6%)11 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99921 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total967 (100.0%)357 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Superior

Housing Structures in Superior

Housing Structures in Superior
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,19089.9%
Single Unit, Attached40.3%
2 Unit Apartments90.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments433.3%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other785.9%
Total1,324100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Superior

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Superior
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached913 (76.7%)277 (23.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other54 (69.2%)24 (30.8%)
Total967 (73.0%)357 (27.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Superior

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Superior
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms67 (6.9%)55 (15.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms319 (33.0%)229 (64.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms433 (44.8%)59 (16.5%)
8 or more Rooms148 (15.3%)14 (3.9%)
Total967 (100.0%)357 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Superior

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Superior
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas494 (51.1%)186 (52.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity455 (47.0%)155 (43.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (0.6%)5 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used5 (0.5%)11 (3.1%)
Total967 (100.0%)357 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Superior

Household Vehicle Usage in Superior
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle63 (6.5%)58 (16.3%)
1 Vehicle341 (35.3%)221 (61.9%)
2 Vehicles308 (31.9%)46 (12.9%)
3 or more Vehicles255 (26.4%)32 (9.0%)
Total967 (100.0%)357 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Superior

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Superior

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units552415
Median Property Value$100,700$148,400
Median Household Income$38,715$27
Monthly Housing Costs$289$0
Real Estate Taxes$471$5

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Superior

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Superior
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00067 (12.1%)21 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999207 (37.5%)82 (19.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999273 (49.5%)301 (72.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (0.9%)11 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total552 (100.0%)415 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Superior

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Superior
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00099 (17.9%)6 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999102 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (7.2%)29 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99997 (17.6%)61 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999124 (22.5%)44 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (9.1%)82 (19.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (3.4%)58 (14.0%)
$150,000 or more21 (3.8%)114 (27.5%)
Total552 (100.0%)415 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Superior

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Superior
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x273 (49.5%)73,672 (17,752.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x33 (6.0%)179 (43.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x48 (8.7%)86 (20.7%)
4.0x or more171 (31.0%)47 (11.3%)
Total552 (100.0%)415 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Superior

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Superior
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800344 (62.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49987 (15.8%)165 (39.8%)
$800 to $1,49939 (7.1%)159 (38.3%)
Total552 (100.0%)415 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Superior

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Superior

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Superior
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years146 (94.8%)8 (5.2%)
26 to 34 Years211 (93.8%)14 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years338 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years280 (85.1%)49 (14.9%)
55 to 64 Years300 (91.5%)28 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years607 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older321 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,540 (96.3%)99 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Superior

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Superior
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen146 (94.8%)8 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Superior

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Superior
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000500 (96.7%)17 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999608 (97.3%)17 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999427 (90.1%)47 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999323 (97.0%)10 (3.0%)
$100,000 and over682 (98.8%)8 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Superior

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Superior
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 626 (40.6%)43 (67.2%)
6 to 18 Years86 (31.5%)194 (71.1%)
19 to 25 Years37 (24.0%)120 (77.9%)
25 to 34 Years140 (62.2%)89 (39.6%)
35 to 44 Years50 (14.8%)297 (87.9%)
45 to 54 Years130 (39.5%)159 (48.3%)
55 to 64 Years68 (20.7%)238 (72.6%)
65 to 74 Years520 (85.7%)327 (53.9%)
75 Years and over321 (100.0%)136 (42.4%)
Total1,378 (52.2%)1,603 (60.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Superior

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Superior
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years34 (32.7%)5 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years10 (3.8%)12 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years65 (12.0%)56 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years66 (21.8%)132 (43.3%)
75 Years and over37 (62.7%)176 (67.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Superior

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Superior: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (7.0%)15 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years32 (10.6%)6 (2.0%)
75 Years and over6 (10.2%)54 (20.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Superior: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (5.8%)5 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years16 (3.0%)16 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years6 (2.0%)19 (6.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Superior: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (6.6%)11 (3.6%)
75 Years and over5 (8.5%)35 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Superior: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (3.8%)6 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years13 (2.4%)12 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years34 (11.3%)116 (38.0%)
75 Years and over12 (20.3%)122 (46.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Superior: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.0%)11 (3.6%)
75 Years and over12 (20.3%)35 (13.4%)

Technology Access in Superior

Computing Device Access in Superior

Computing Device Access in Superior
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop64949.0%
Smartphone1,00475.8%
Tablet73355.4%
No Computing Device22416.9%
Total1,324100.0%

Internet Access in Superior

Internet Access in Superior
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet110.8%
Broadband Home50938.4%
Cellular Data Only25719.4%
Satellite Internet29922.6%
No Internet34325.9%
Total1,324100.0%

Superior Summary

History

Superior, Arizona is a small town located in the Pinal County of Arizona. It is situated in the Sonoran Desert, approximately 60 miles east of Phoenix. The town was founded in 1875 by a group of miners who were searching for silver and copper. The town was named after the nearby Superior Mine, which was the largest copper mine in the area.
The town was initially a mining camp, but it quickly grew into a small town. The population of Superior grew to over 1,000 people by the early 1900s. The town was home to several businesses, including a hotel, a general store, a saloon, and a post office.
The town experienced a boom in the 1920s, when the Magma Copper Company opened a large copper mine in the area. The mine provided jobs for many of the town’s residents, and the population of Superior grew to over 2,000 people.
The town experienced a decline in the 1950s, when the copper mine closed. The population of Superior dropped to just over 1,000 people. The town experienced a resurgence in the 1970s, when the copper mine reopened. The population of Superior has remained relatively stable since then, and it currently stands at around 2,500 people.

Geography

Superior is located in the Sonoran Desert, at an elevation of 2,400 feet. The town is situated in the foothills of the Superstition Mountains, which are located to the east of the town. The town is located approximately 60 miles east of Phoenix, and it is situated along the Apache Trail, which is a scenic highway that runs through the Superstition Mountains.
The climate in Superior is hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from the mid-90s in the summer to the mid-50s in the winter. The town receives an average of 8 inches of rain per year.

Economy

The economy of Superior is largely based on mining. The town is home to the Magma Copper Company, which operates a large copper mine in the area. The mine provides jobs for many of the town’s residents, and it is the largest employer in the area.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and hotels. The town is also home to a small airport, which serves as a hub for private aircraft.

Demographics

The population of Superior is approximately 2,500 people. The town is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. The median household income in Superior is $41,000, and the median home value is $150,000. The town has a low unemployment rate, and the poverty rate is below the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Superior?
Total Population of Superior is 2,639.
What is the Total Male Population of Superior?
Total Male Population of Superior is 1,303.
What is the Total Female Population of Superior?
Total Female Population of Superior is 1,336.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Superior?
There are 97.53 Males per 100 Females in Superior.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Superior?
There are 102.53 Females per 100 Males in Superior.
What is the Median Population Age in Superior?
Median Population Age in Superior is 53.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Superior
Average Family Size in Superior is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Superior
Average Household Size in Superior is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Superior?
Per Capita income in Superior is $27,509.
What is the Median Family Income in Superior?
Median Family Income in Superior is $69,474.
What is the Median Household income in Superior?
Median Household Income in Superior is $39,600.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Superior?
Income or Wage Gap in Superior is 23.4%.
Women in Superior earn 76.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Superior?
Inequality or Gini Index in Superior is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Superior?
There are 1,176 People in the Labor Forcein in Superior.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Superior?
48.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Superior.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Superior?
Unemployment Rate in Superior is 6.9%.