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Nogales Micro

Nogales, AZ · 1 counties · 47,669 residents · 1,236.26 sq mi
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Nogales has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,424. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,700. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
47,669
+24%since 2000
from 38,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+26%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K34K39K45K51K1990201020202024Nogales
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,424
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,710 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,686
+63%since 2000
from $13,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+18%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(6,835)
Black0.2%(75)
Hispanic / Latino80.8%(31,005)
Asian0.5%(189)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.2%(14,666)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(7,119)
Black0.2%(114)
Hispanic / Latino83.1%(39,632)
Asian0.6%(271)
Other1%(493)
Diversity Score35.6%(16,990)
Segregation Score58%(27,668)
Diversity Score
36
−7%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
33.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

NogalesCENTRAL19,495
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1 component county

Santa Cruz CountyCENTRAL50,020
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nogales, AZ?

Nogales, AZ has about 47,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nogales, AZ?

The typical household in Nogales, AZ earns about $41,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nogales, AZ expensive?

In Nogales, AZ, the median home is worth about $152,700, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Nogales, AZ?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nogales, AZ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nogales, AZ?

About 21.5% of people in Nogales, AZ live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nogales, AZ grown since 1990?

Yes, Nogales, AZ has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,993 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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