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Palo Verde

Arizona · Tucson · 10,211 residents · 1.795 sq mi
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The short version

Palo Verde has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,322. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $332,481. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tucson median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Palo Verde; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,211
Population density
5,689 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,322
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,780
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,481
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$889
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.6%
77.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(4,851)
Black9.7%(992)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(3,003)
Asian0.7%(68)
Other12.7%(1,297)
Diversity Score82.8%(8,452)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(4,851)
Black9.7%(992)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(3,003)
Asian0.7%(68)
Other12.7%(1,297)
Diversity Score82.8%(8,452)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
7.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona?

Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona has about 10,211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona?

The typical household in Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona earns about $36,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona expensive?

In Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $332,481, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palo Verde, Tucson, Arizona?

About 26.3% of people in Palo Verde, 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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