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Sahuarita

Arizona · 25,259 residents · 31.683 sq mi
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Sahuarita is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,827. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 22,017 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,259
+679%since 2000
from 3,242 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
+679%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
−9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
010K20K29K39K2000201020202024Sahuarita
202436K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,827
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,194 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,962
+31%since 2000
from $22,075 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,228
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(2,357)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(784)
Asian1%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(1,587)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(15,249)
Black2.6%(661)
Hispanic / Latino32%(8,077)
Asian1.8%(463)
Other6%(1,521)
Diversity Score69.3%(17,496)
Diversity Score
69
+41%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sahuarita, Arizona?

Sahuarita, Arizona has about 25,259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sahuarita, Arizona?

The typical household in Sahuarita, Arizona earns about $73,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sahuarita, Arizona expensive?

In Sahuarita, Arizona, the median home is worth about $249,700, and the typical rent is about $1,228 a month.

How educated are people in Sahuarita, Arizona?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sahuarita, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sahuarita, Arizona?

About 5.3% of people in Sahuarita, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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