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Pima

Arizona · 3,181 residents (2025 est.) · 7.296 sq mi
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Pima is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,960. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $267,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,995
+51%since 2000
from 1,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+22%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,181 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pima
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,960
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,985 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,257
+181%since 2000
from $12,896 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−25%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,300
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(1,554)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(399)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(817)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(2,339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(456)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(200)
Diversity Score45.3%(1,357)
Diversity Score
45
+10%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
44.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2016
from 86.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2016
from 13.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pima, Arizona?

Pima, Arizona has about 2,995 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pima, Arizona?

The typical household in Pima, Arizona earns about $97,960 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pima, Arizona expensive?

In Pima, Arizona, the median home is worth about $267,300, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Pima, Arizona?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pima, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pima, Arizona?

About 5.1% of people in Pima, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pima, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Pima, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,270 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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