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Sunnyside

Arizona · Tucson · 13,764 residents · 3.352 sq mi
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The short version

Sunnyside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $192,638. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Sunnyside; 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 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,764
Population density
4,106 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,659
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,365
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,638
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,080
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(706)
Black1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino89.3%(12,289)
Asian1.9%(267)
Other2.6%(358)
Diversity Score24.9%(3,425)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(706)
Black1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino89.3%(12,289)
Asian1.9%(267)
Other2.6%(358)
Diversity Score24.9%(3,425)
Diversity Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Foreign born
27.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunnyside, Tucson, Arizona?

Sunnyside, Tucson, Arizona has about 13,764 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunnyside, Tucson, Arizona?

The typical household in Sunnyside, Tucson, Arizona earns about $53,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunnyside, Tucson, Arizona expensive?

In Sunnyside, Tucson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $192,638, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Sunnyside, Tucson, Arizona?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyside, Tucson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunnyside, Tucson, Arizona?

About 18.9% of people in Sunnyside, 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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