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Sun City West

Arizona · 25,806 residents · 11.926 sq mi
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Sun City West has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $237,300. With a median age of 74.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 74.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,806
−2%since 2000
from 26,344 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,164 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
74.4
+2%since 2000
from 73.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K18K22K25K29K1990201020202024Sun City West
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,444
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,184
+29%since 2000
from $32,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,226
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,054 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+33%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(25,872)
Black0.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(154)
Asian0.4%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(939)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(24,322)
Black0.9%(225)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(553)
Asian0.8%(208)
Other1.1%(288)
Diversity Score12%(3,108)
Diversity Score
12
+238%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
12.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun City West, Arizona?

Sun City West, Arizona has about 25,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sun City West, Arizona earns about $54,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun City West, Arizona expensive?

In Sun City West, Arizona, the median home is worth about $237,300, and the typical rent is about $1,226 a month.

How educated are people in Sun City West, Arizona?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sun City West, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun City West, Arizona?

About 6.6% of people in Sun City West, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sun City West, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Sun City West, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,809 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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