Pima County, AZ Demographics
What is the population of Pima County?
There are 1,041,979 residents in Pima County, with a median age of 42. Of this, 49.25% are males and 50.75% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.99% of the resident pool in Pima County, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.27%. Additionally, 5.74% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 856,327 people in Pima County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,041,979 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 513,180 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 528,799 | 0.6% |
Male Population 49.25%
Female Population 50.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | 2.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 896,013 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 86,199 | 1.4% |
| Not Citizen | 59,767 | 0.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.99%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.27%
Not Citizen 5.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 6,577 | 3.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 110,412 | -8.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 20,444 | 2.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 38,337 | 2.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 856,327 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.64%
Moved from Same County 10.7%
Moved from Same State 1.98%
Moved from Different State 3.71%
Same House as Last Year 82.97%
What are the employment statistics in Pima County?
White-collar workers make up 82.24% of the working population in Pima County, while blue-collar employees account for 17.76%. There are also 47,665 entrepreneurs in Pima County (10.27% of the workforce); 297,349 workers employed in private companies (64.06%); and 81,473 people working in governmental institutions (17.55%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 381,731 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 82,436 | 1.4% |
White Collar 82.24%
Blue Collar 17.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 47,665 | 3.8% |
| Private Companies | 297,349 | 0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 81,473 | 0.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 37,680 | 2.1% |
Self Employees 10.27%
Private Companies 64.06%
Governmental Workers 17.55%
Not for Profit Companies 8.12%
How many households are there in Pima County?
There are a total of 425,166 households in Pima County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.69% of these Pima County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.31%. Additionally, 27.08% of households have children and 72.92% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 425,166 | 1.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 258,043 | 0.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 167,123 | 2.5% |
Family Households 60.69%
Non-Family Households 39.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 115,145 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 310,021 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 27.08%
Households without Children 72.92%
What are the median and average incomes in Pima County?
The average annual household income in Pima County is $87,793, while the median household income sits at $63,687 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $79,397, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $75,000. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,807 and $58,165, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $87,793 | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $63,687 | 7.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 859,795 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pima County?
There are 474,153 housing units in Pima County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 425,166 occupied housing units in Pima County, 64.2% are owner-occupied, while 35.8% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.18% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $284,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,088 per month in Pima County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 474,153 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,604 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13,400 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 38,247 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 39,268 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 88,267 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 81,964 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 80,431 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 86,331 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 33,649 | 15.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,992 | 183.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 425,166 | 1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 272,937 | 1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $152,229 | 1.3% |
Owner Occupied 64.2%
Renter Occupied 35.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 164,247 | -0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 108,690 | 3.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $284,800 | 18.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $242,450 | 19.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,088 | 9.6% |
With Mortgage 60.18%
Without Mortgage 39.82%
What is the level of education in Pima County?
Approximately 29.77% of the population in Pima County holds a high school degree (that's 251,481 residents), while 27.56% have attained a college certificate (232,770 locals) and 18.12% have a bachelor's degree (153,079 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 31,606 | 4.7% |
| Some High School | 251,481 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 232,770 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 68,478 | -0.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 153,079 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 107,244 | 3.6% |
No High School 3.74%
Some High School 29.77%
Some College 27.56%
Associate Degree 8.11%
Bachelor's Degree 18.12%
Graduate Degree 12.7%
What is the marital status of Pima County residents?
A total of 301,803 people in Pima County have never been married (which represents 34.24% of the total population), while 405,559 of them are wedded (46.01%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 13,835 (1.57%) and 109,282 (12.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 301,803 | 3.7% |
| Married | 405,559 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 13,835 | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 50,977 | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 109,282 | 109,282.0% |
Never Married 34.24%
Married 46.01%
Separated 1.57%
Widowed 5.78%
Divorced 12.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pima County?
The top three means of transportation people in Pima County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 377,552 residents commute by car, 9,172 prefer going to work by walking and 6,965 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 377,552 | -0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6,965 | -7.7% |
| Ferryboat | 10 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 5,170 | -4.9% |
| Motorcycle | 1,589 | -15.6% |
| TaxiCab | 1,012 | -5.5% |
| Walk | 9,172 | -3.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Pima County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85321 | 3,621 | 1,737 | $43,309.00 | $57,597.00 |
| 85341 | 40 | 15 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 85601 | 524 | 332 | $31,636.00 | $45,639.00 |
| 85602 | 9,643 | 4,177 | $54,577.00 | $67,427.00 |
| 85611 | 1,261 | 531 | $57,679.00 | $71,306.00 |
| 85614 | 23,997 | 13,390 | $59,850.00 | $80,900.00 |
| 85619 | 26 | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 85622 | 6,151 | 3,579 | $72,023.00 | $97,069.00 |
| 85629 | 30,224 | 9,374 | $102,872.00 | $108,948.00 |
| 85633 | 47 | 11 | $0.00 | $36,309.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.