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Tusayan

Arizona · 581 residents (2025 est.) · 16.8 sq mi
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Tusayan is home to 368 people in Arizona. Owners hold 0% of the housing stock. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The average commute runs 7 minutes. 73% were living in the same home a year earlier. There are 194 fewer people here than in 2000.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−35%since 2000
from 562 in 2000
581 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
2000 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+77%since 2009
from 12 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+34%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
16.8 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
1262563865166462000201020202024Tusayan
2024368
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912.2%(45)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(19)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2412.8%(47)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(40)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(56)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.4%(53)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.8%(62)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.7%(21)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.6%(6)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,911
+146%since 2000
from $16,637 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+35.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−39%since 2010
from 0.615 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
43.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.63 people
+88%since 2010
from 1.40 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(300)
Black1.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(170)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(168)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.3%(115)
Diversity Score
80
+139%since 2009
from 33 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican25.8%(95)
Ancestry
Irish12.2%(45)
German9.8%(36)
Italian4.9%(18)
French1.6%(6)
English1.4%(5)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.1 min
−3%since 2000
from 7.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% 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%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
90.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
6.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
43.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2013
from 48.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+34.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
72.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
60.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 67.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 14.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married54.1%(112)
Married28.5%(59)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.4%(36)
Women 15+
Never married36.1%(35)
Married44.3%(43)
Widowed6.2%(6)
Divorced13.4%(13)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
25.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2013
from 48.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
57.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
49.7%
+49.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
1.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
14.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
63.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
16.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tusayan, Arizona?

Tusayan, Arizona has about 368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Tusayan, Arizona?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tusayan, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tusayan, Arizona?

About 19.8% of people in Tusayan, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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