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Tucson

Arizona · 542,629 residents · 242.187 sq mi
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Tucson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,900. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
542,629
+11%since 2000
from 486,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,241 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+13%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
391K434K476K519K561K1990201020202024Tucson
2024547K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,227
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,468
+50%since 2000
from $16,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$861
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
49.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+25%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(263,748)
Black4.1%(19,795)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(173,868)
Asian2.4%(11,537)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(330,850)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(236,837)
Black5.1%(27,702)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(228,878)
Asian3%(16,336)
Other4.9%(26,481)
Diversity Score77.1%(418,309)
Diversity Score
77
+13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Tucson

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tucson, Arizona?

Tucson, Arizona has about 542,629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tucson, Arizona?

The typical household in Tucson, Arizona earns about $45,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tucson, Arizona expensive?

In Tucson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $165,900, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Tucson, Arizona?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tucson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tucson, Arizona?

About 20.8% of people in Tucson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tucson, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Tucson, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137,239 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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