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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Tucson

Arizona · 5,093 residents · 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 $9,869. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,300. The poverty rate of 50.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,093
−7%vs 2000
vs 5,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,959 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 5,346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 30.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024South Tucson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,869
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $14,587 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,071
−43%vs 2000
vs $8,920 in 2000
US average: $14,340
50.9%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $361 in 2000
US average: $450
39.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.4% in 2000
60.3% rent
3.9
+20%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(1,471)
Black2.2%(113)
Hispanic / Latino81.5%(4,151)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other68.4%(3,485)
Diversity Score78.8%(4,015)
79
+186%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
28.6%
−12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+83%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Tucson, Arizona?

South Tucson, Arizona has about 5,093 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Tucson, Arizona earns about $9,869 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 $38,300, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in South Tucson, Arizona?

About 0.9% 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 50.9% of people in South Tucson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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