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South Tucson

Arizona · 4,452 residents (2025 est.) · 1.027 sq mi
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South Tucson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,598. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 940 residents. 13% 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 $167,000. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,550
−17%since 2000
from 5,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,430 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 5,346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+35%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,452 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024South Tucson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,598
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,587 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,025
+136%since 2000
from $8,920 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+21%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
65.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+54%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9%(496)
Black2%(112)
Hispanic / Latino81.2%(4,460)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(1,515)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(384)
Black2.4%(107)
Hispanic / Latino84.7%(3,852)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other4.4%(198)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,557)
Diversity Score
34
+24%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.2%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−60.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2017
from 48.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 35.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 63.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Tucson, Arizona?

South Tucson, Arizona has about 4,550 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Tucson, Arizona?

The typical household in South Tucson, Arizona earns about $33,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Tucson, Arizona expensive?

In South Tucson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $167,000, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in South Tucson, Arizona?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Tucson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Tucson, Arizona?

About 30.4% of people in South Tucson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Tucson, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, South Tucson, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 543 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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