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Sun Lakes

Arizona · 14,868 residents · 5.375 sq mi
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Sun Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,148. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,400. With a median age of 73.6, 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 73.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,868
+25%since 2000
from 11,936 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,766 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 2,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
73.6
+6%since 2000
from 69.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K11K13K16K1990201020202024Sun Lakes
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,148
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,634 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,077
+35%since 2000
from $33,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,483
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,002 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
11.0% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+59%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(11,642)
Black0.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(112)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(599)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(13,836)
Black1.2%(182)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(386)
Asian1.3%(186)
Other1%(144)
Diversity Score14.6%(2,176)
Diversity Score
15
+192%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 24.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Lakes, Arizona?

Sun Lakes, Arizona has about 14,868 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sun Lakes, Arizona earns about $56,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Lakes, Arizona expensive?

In Sun Lakes, Arizona, the median home is worth about $295,400, and the typical rent is about $1,483 a month.

How educated are people in Sun Lakes, Arizona?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Lakes, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Lakes, Arizona?

About 7.1% of people in Sun Lakes, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sun Lakes, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Sun Lakes, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,290 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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