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San Luis

Arizona · 35,257 residents · 33.822 sq mi
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San Luis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,648. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,935 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,500. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,257
+130%since 2000
from 15,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
+130%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.7
+23%since 2000
from 25.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K11K21K31K41K1990201020202024San Luis
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,648
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,966 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,784
+175%since 2000
from $5,377 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+10%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7%(1,065)
Black2.9%(438)
Hispanic / Latino89.1%(13,657)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(3,528)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(1,926)
Black2.5%(880)
Hispanic / Latino90.1%(31,749)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0.4%(158)
Diversity Score20.1%(7,085)
Diversity Score
20
−13%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
46.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Luis, Arizona?

San Luis, Arizona has about 35,257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Luis, Arizona?

The typical household in San Luis, Arizona earns about $41,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Luis, Arizona expensive?

In San Luis, Arizona, the median home is worth about $128,500, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in San Luis, Arizona?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in San Luis, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Luis, Arizona?

About 23.1% of people in San Luis, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Luis, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, San Luis, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30,539 residents, a change of about 647 percent over that period.

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

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