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Rita Ranch

Arizona · Tucson · 16,379 residents · 16.699 sq mi
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The short version

Rita Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,186. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $361,612. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 112% more than the Tucson median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Rita Ranch; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,379
Population density
981 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,186
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,186
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,612
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,966
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(9,747)
Black6.4%(1,056)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(4,084)
Asian1.2%(197)
Other7.9%(1,295)
Diversity Score71.6%(11,734)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(9,747)
Black6.4%(1,056)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(4,084)
Asian1.2%(197)
Other7.9%(1,295)
Diversity Score71.6%(11,734)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Foreign born
5.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona?

Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona has about 16,379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona?

The typical household in Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona earns about $121,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona expensive?

In Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $361,612, and the typical rent is about $1,966 a month.

How educated are people in Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rita Ranch, Tucson, Arizona?

About 8.0% of people in Rita Ranch, 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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