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Sunsites

Arizona · 611 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Sunsites has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,500. Population has declined 7% since 2023. Median home value is $149,100. With a median age of 67.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 42% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
611
−7%since 2023
from 660 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
686 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 741 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.0
+2%since 2023
from 65.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
59364770175480820202024Sunsites
2024611
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,458
Unchangedsince 2023
from $36,313 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+2%since 2023
from 0.394 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $134,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,065
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,053 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.4%
+34.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+21%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(584)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.5%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(474)
Black4.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(23)
Diversity Score46.9%(287)
Diversity Score
47
+84%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+6%since 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Female
60.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunsites, Arizona?

Sunsites, Arizona has about 611 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunsites, Arizona?

The typical household in Sunsites, Arizona earns about $46,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunsites, Arizona expensive?

In Sunsites, Arizona, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in Sunsites, Arizona?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sunsites, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunsites, Arizona?

About 6.1% of people in Sunsites, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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