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Drexel Heights

Arizona · Tucson · 28,856 residents · 20.344 sq mi
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The short version

Drexel Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,968. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $255,204. Households here earn about 28% more than the Tucson median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Drexel Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,856
Population density
1,418 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,968
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,205
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,204
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,279
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.0%
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(5,315)
Black1.3%(385)
Hispanic / Latino74.3%(21,440)
Asian0.8%(231)
Other5.1%(1,485)
Diversity Score51.4%(14,830)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(5,315)
Black1.3%(385)
Hispanic / Latino74.3%(21,440)
Asian0.8%(231)
Other5.1%(1,485)
Diversity Score51.4%(14,830)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
15.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona?

Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona has about 28,856 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona?

The typical household in Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona earns about $72,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona expensive?

In Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $255,204, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

How educated are people in Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona?

About 14.9% of people in Drexel Heights, Tucson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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