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Sun City

Arizona · 37,486 residents · 14.417 sq mi
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Sun City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,586. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $280,900. With a median age of 72.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,486
−2%since 2000
from 38,309 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,600 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,657 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
72.7
−3%since 2000
from 75.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K36K39K41K1990201020202024Sun City
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,586
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,508 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,620
+57%since 2000
from $25,935 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+5%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,569
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $799 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+81%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(37,420)
Black0.5%(193)
Hispanic / Latino1%(383)
Asian0.3%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(1,714)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(33,021)
Black1.5%(544)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(2,465)
Asian0.9%(341)
Other3%(1,115)
Diversity Score27.3%(10,240)
Diversity Score
27
+510%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 31.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun City, Arizona?

Sun City, Arizona has about 37,486 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun City, Arizona?

The typical household in Sun City, Arizona earns about $54,586 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun City, Arizona expensive?

In Sun City, Arizona, the median home is worth about $280,900, and the typical rent is about $1,569 a month.

How educated are people in Sun City, Arizona?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sun City, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun City, Arizona?

About 11.2% of people in Sun City, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sun City, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Sun City, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 640 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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