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Marana

Arizona · 51,908 residents · 121.099 sq mi
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Marana is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,689. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 38,352 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,908
+283%since 2000
from 13,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
+283%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+19%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
016K31K47K62K1990201020202024Marana
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,689
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,870 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,007
+74%since 2000
from $22,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,295
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $687 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(9,718)
Black2.8%(381)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(2,663)
Asian2.3%(318)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.6%(6,865)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(32,742)
Black2.5%(1,307)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(13,052)
Asian3.9%(2,026)
Other4.4%(2,274)
Diversity Score65.7%(34,104)
Diversity Score
66
+30%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marana, Arizona?

Marana, Arizona has about 51,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marana, Arizona?

The typical household in Marana, Arizona earns about $89,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marana, Arizona expensive?

In Marana, Arizona, the median home is worth about $271,200, and the typical rent is about $1,295 a month.

How educated are people in Marana, Arizona?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marana, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marana, Arizona?

About 5.6% of people in Marana, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marana, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Marana, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,721 residents, a change of about 2273 percent over that period.

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