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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Tucson Metro

Tucson, AZ · 1 counties · 980,263 residents · 9,188.683 sq mi
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Tucson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,521. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
980,263
+16%since 2000
from 843,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
628K746K864K982K1.1M1990201020202024Tucson
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,521
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,758 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,093
+27%since 2000
from $19,785 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+56%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(518,720)
Black2.9%(24,047)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(247,578)
Asian2%(16,595)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(518,201)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(541,700)
Black3.2%(31,075)
Hispanic / Latino34.6%(338,802)
Asian2.5%(24,592)
Other4.3%(42,575)
Diversity Score71.3%(698,828)
Diversity Score
71
+16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

TucsonCENTRAL548,371
What's inside

1 component county

Pima CountyCENTRAL1,074,685
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tucson, AZ?

Tucson, AZ has about 980,263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tucson, AZ?

The typical household in Tucson, AZ earns about $45,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tucson, AZ expensive?

In Tucson, AZ, the median home is worth about $198,300, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Tucson, AZ?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tucson, AZ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tucson, AZ?

About 16.4% of people in Tucson, AZ live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tucson, AZ grown since 1990?

Yes, Tucson, AZ has grown since 1990. The population has added about 313,383 residents, a change of about 47 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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