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Tacna

Arizona · 353 residents · 1.922 sq mi
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Tacna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 202 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
−36%since 2000
from 555 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
184 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+28%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3124355576798022000201020202024Tacna
2024353
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,524
+74%since 2000
from $11,197 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−17%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction37%
US avg: 1.2%
Information28.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
57.5% rent
Vacancy rate
44.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+74%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(261)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(282)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(351)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.5%(196)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(8)
Diversity Score64.1%(226)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 33.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.0%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2016
from 56.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2016
from 43.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tacna, Arizona?

Tacna, Arizona has about 353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tacna, Arizona?

The typical household in Tacna, Arizona earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tacna, Arizona expensive?

In Tacna, Arizona, the median home is worth about $156,800, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Tacna, Arizona?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tacna, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tacna, Arizona?

About 22.9% of people in Tacna, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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