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West University

Arizona · Tucson · 8,002 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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West University has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $270,920. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tucson median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
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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)
Diversity Score71.1%(5,693)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(4,929)
Black1.9%(156)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(1,508)
Asian8.8%(706)
Other8.8%(703)
Diversity Score71.1%(5,693)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
Female
56.7%
Foreign born
12.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West University, Tucson, Arizona?

West University, Tucson, Arizona has about 8,002 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West University, Tucson, Arizona?

The typical household in West University, Tucson, Arizona earns about $34,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West University, Tucson, Arizona expensive?

In West University, Tucson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $270,920, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in West University, Tucson, Arizona?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in West University, Tucson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West University, Tucson, Arizona?

About 55.3% of people in West University, 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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