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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nogales

Arizona · 20,878 residents · 20.82 sq mi
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Nogales has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,306. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,100. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,878
+7%since 1990
from 19,489 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,003 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 936 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.8
+10%since 1990
from 27.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,306
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,404 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,178
+31%since 1990
from $7,795 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 31.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$442
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
57.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
42.7% rent
3.8
+3%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(13,722)
Black0.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino92%(17,936)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score76.6%(14,928)
2000
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(1,139)
Black0.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(19,539)
Asian0.3%(65)
Diversity Score14.1%(2,948)
14
−82%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
47.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nogales, Arizona?

Nogales, Arizona has about 20,878 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nogales, Arizona?

The typical household in Nogales, Arizona earns about $22,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nogales, Arizona expensive?

In Nogales, Arizona, the median home is worth about $85,100, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Nogales, Arizona?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nogales, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nogales, Arizona?

About 33.9% of people in Nogales, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nogales, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Nogales, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,389 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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