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High Levels of Food Insecurity in Tucson, Arizona MSA According to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations World Food Programme , 222 million people in 53 countries/territories will experience acute food insecurity from October...

Youth Disconnection in Tucson, Arizona MSA Arizona has a high percentage of disconnected youth compared to other western states. Young people who are neither employed nor attending school are considered disconnected. Included are teenagers in the age range of 16–19...

Manufacturing Jobs in Tucson, Arizona MSA How important is manufacturing to Arizona? In 2021, manufacturing represented 6.0% of total employment in Arizona. That was slightly less than the national share of 8.3%. Manufacturing makes up a larger share of GDP...

Watch the Recorded MAP Talk: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Tucson, Arizona MSA

The Pandemic Affects Student Achievement in Tucson, Arizona MSA The pandemic created a challenging environment for students and educators. In Arizona, AzM2 scores in 2021 were lower across the board than in 2019, as discussed in the Student Achievement indicator...

Women Mean Business: Data on Female-Owned Businesses in Tucson, Arizona MSA In the U.S., more than a third of businesses were owned by women in 2018. Most of those businesses were nonemployer firms, such as sole proprietorships. That is noteworthy...

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A Look at Disparities Among People of Color in Tucson, Arizona MSA Access to racial and economic data is vital to help leaders and policymakers take action when inequalities exist. The MAP includes race & ethnicity data when available for...

Measuring Equitable Economy in Tucson, Arizona MSA How equitable is Tucson’s access to high-quality jobs, economic security, income, and homeownership opportunities for people of color? According to the National Equity Atlas, an equitable economy results in no racial wealth gap...