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Tolleson

Arizona · 6,545 residents · 5.733 sq mi
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Tolleson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,904. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,400. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,545
+32%since 2000
from 4,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,142 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 868 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.6
−10%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Tolleson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,904
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,046
−12%since 2000
from $13,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
51.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+98%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(945)
Black1.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino78%(3,878)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(2,083)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11%(719)
Black5.8%(377)
Hispanic / Latino80.1%(5,241)
Asian0.8%(53)
Other0.4%(24)
Diversity Score39.5%(2,586)
Diversity Score
40
−6%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
52.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tolleson, Arizona?

Tolleson, Arizona has about 6,545 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tolleson, Arizona?

The typical household in Tolleson, Arizona earns about $33,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tolleson, Arizona expensive?

In Tolleson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Tolleson, Arizona?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tolleson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tolleson, Arizona?

About 22.6% of people in Tolleson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tolleson, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Tolleson, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,111 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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