Demographics (per 2000 census)
Total Population 168,187
Race/Ethnicity:
Hispanic 60.36%
White 29.03%
Black 6.64%
Native American 1.57%
Asian 1.37%
Other 1.02%
Voter Registration (October 1, 2009)
Democrat 26,278 45.7%
Other 20,326 35.4%
Republican 10,881 18.9%
Voting Age Population 106,826
Race/Ethnicity:
Hispanic 55.07%
White 34.81%
Black 5.96%
Native American 1.59%
Asian 1.56%
Other 1.01%
Employment Status
Civilian Labor Force 69,156
Unemployed 7.4%
Per Capita Income $11,424
Military Service (% of population 18 and older) 10.5%
Poverty Level Below poverty 19.3%
Employment (by industry, top three)
Manufacturing 14.8%
Construction 13.6%
Retail 11.8%
Age
0-18 years 38.2%
19-44 years 41.1%
45-64 years 14.8%
65 and older 5.9%
Education (age > 25)
Did not complete H.S. 39.4%
High school diploma (or equiv.) 30.0%
Some college 20.2%
Associates (or voc.) degree 4.9%
Bachelor’s degree 4.0%
Graduate degree 1.5