South Harrison is home to 6,541 people in Tucson. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 41% ahead of the Tucson median. At a median age of 44.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Density works out to 3,163 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Harrison; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,541
Population density
3,163 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.07 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,258
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,289
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$306,133
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,415
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.1%
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(3,997)
Black2.7%(175)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(1,706)
Asian1%(64)
Other9.2%(599)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(3,997)
Black2.7%(175)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(1,706)
Asian1%(64)
Other9.2%(599)
Diversity Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
