West University is home to 8,002 people in Tucson. The median age is 21.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. 55.3% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 12% of the housing stock. Density works out to 12,311 people per square mile. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West University; 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 21.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,002
Population density
12,311 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
21.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.65 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,807
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,717
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$270,920
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,271
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.4%
87.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.19 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
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-Hispanic61.6%(4,929)
Black1.9%(156)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(1,508)
Asian8.8%(706)
Other8.8%(703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(4,929)
Black1.9%(156)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(1,508)
Asian8.8%(706)
Other8.8%(703)
Diversity Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
