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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Tucson

Arizona · 5,490 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 $14,587. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,100. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,490
+8%since 1990
from 5,093 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,346 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 4,959 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
+2%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024South Tucson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,587
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,869 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,920
+76%since 1990
from $5,071 in 1990
US average: $21,522
46.5%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 50.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
40.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 39.7% in 1990
59.6% rent
3.2
−17%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(1,471)
Black2.2%(113)
Hispanic / Latino81.5%(4,151)
Asian0.5%(24)
Diversity Score78.8%(4,015)
2000
White, non-Hispanic9%(496)
Black2%(112)
Hispanic / Latino81.2%(4,460)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score27.6%(1,515)
28
−65%since 1990
from 79 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
41.1%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−45%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,490 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Tucson, Arizona earns about $14,587 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 $47,100, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in South Tucson, Arizona?

About 3.7% 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 46.5% of people in South Tucson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Tucson, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, South Tucson, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 397 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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