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Superior

Arizona · 2,611 residents (2025 est.) · 11.359 sq mi
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Superior has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,030. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 719 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $140,400. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,535
−22%since 2000
from 3,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+36%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,611 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Superior
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,030
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,069 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,799
+179%since 2000
from $12,490 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+9%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+86%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(939)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino69.1%(2,248)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.6%(1,713)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(800)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino65.2%(1,654)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other2.3%(58)
Diversity Score59.3%(1,502)
Diversity Score
59
+13%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+31.7 ptssince 2017
from 43.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2016
from 57.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2016
from 41.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Superior, Arizona?

Superior, Arizona has about 2,535 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Superior, Arizona?

The typical household in Superior, Arizona earns about $45,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Superior, Arizona expensive?

In Superior, Arizona, the median home is worth about $140,400, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Superior, Arizona?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Superior, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Superior, Arizona?

About 16.3% of people in Superior, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Superior, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Superior, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 841 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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