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Pima

Arizona · 2,847 residents · 7.296 sq mi
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Pima has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,353. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,100. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,847
+43%since 2000
from 1,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
30.6
+2%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pima
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.5%(241)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.2%(291)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.7%(304)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(217)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(179)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.5%(356)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(345)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.6%(246)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410%(286)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.2%(205)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.2%(120)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(57)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,353
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,985 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,744
+61%since 2000
from $12,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+41%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(2,025)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(721)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5.5%(158)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican26.7%(673)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English6.9%(173)
German3.8%(97)
Irish2.5%(63)
Scottish1.7%(42)
Danish1.1%(29)
American1.1%(28)
Dutch1%(24)
Norwegian0.7%(17)
Lebanese0.4%(11)
Hungarian0.3%(8)
Italian0.3%(7)
French0.2%(6)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.1%(2)
Russian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+10%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.6%(554)
Married42.6%(581)
Widowed6.8%(93)
Divorced9.9%(135)
Women 15+
Never married29.8%(334)
Married48.3%(541)
Widowed11.7%(131)
Divorced10.2%(114)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pima, Arizona?

Pima, Arizona has about 2,847 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pima, Arizona?

The typical household in Pima, Arizona earns about $44,353 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 $126,100, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Pima, Arizona?

About 27.6% 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 16.8% 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 1,122 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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