South Tucson, AZ Demographics

What is the population of South Tucson?

There are 4,642 residents in South Tucson, with a median age of 35.6. Of this, 52.24% are males and 47.76% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.59% of the resident pool in South Tucson, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.72%. Additionally, 7.69% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 3,841 people in South Tucson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 4,642 -1.8%
Male Population 2,425 -0.8%
Female Population 2,217 -2.8%
Male Population 52.24%
Female Population 47.76%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 35.6 12.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 3,648 -1.9%
Citizen not U.S. Born 637 -2.1%
Not Citizen 357 0.0%
Citizen U.S. Born 78.59%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.72%
Not Citizen 7.69%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 39 -2.5%
Moved from Same County 623 -11.8%
Moved from Same State 50 -24.2%
Moved from Different State 61 -44.5%
Same House as Last Year 3,841 1.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.85%
Moved from Same County 13.5%
Moved from Same State 1.08%
Moved from Different State 1.32%
Same House as Last Year 83.25%

What are the employment statistics in South Tucson?

White-collar workers make up 75.96% of the working population in South Tucson, while blue-collar employees account for 24.04%. There are also 92 entrepreneurs in South Tucson (6.18% of the workforce); 974 workers employed in private companies (65.41%); and 293 people working in governmental institutions (19.68%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 1,131 -9.2%
Blue Collar 358 -10.5%
White Collar 75.96%
Blue Collar 24.04%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 92 9.5%
Private Companies 974 -17.3%
Governmental Workers 293 13.1%
Not for Profit Companies 130 4.0%
Self Employees 6.18%
Private Companies 65.41%
Governmental Workers 19.68%
Not for Profit Companies 8.73%

How many households are there in South Tucson?

There are a total of 1,480 households in South Tucson, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 68.38% of these South Tucson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.62%. Additionally, 38.65% of households have children and 61.35% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 1,480 0.2%
Average People per Household 3 N/A
Family Households 1,012 3.3%
Non-Family Households 468 -5.8%
Family Households 68.38%
Non-Family Households 31.62%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 572 3.4%
Households without Children 908 -1.7%
Households with Children 38.65%
Households without Children 61.35%

What are the median and average incomes in South Tucson?

The average annual household income in South Tucson is $47,163, while the median household income sits at $34,014 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $34,087, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $22,708.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $47,163 15.8%
Median Household Income $34,014 6.6%
People below Poverty Level -1 N/A
People above Poverty Level 2,919 -1.1%

How many homeowners and renters are there in South Tucson?

There are 1,807 housing units in South Tucson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1960. Of the 1,480 occupied housing units in South Tucson, 38.92% are owner-occupied, while 61.08% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $149,700. In general, housing costs reach $750 per month in South Tucson.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 1,807 -0.9%
Median Year Built 1960 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 208 -16.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 356 -3.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 355 22.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 205 -5.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 174 -35.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 122 -0.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 97 4.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 160 27.0%
Built between 2010 and 2019 130 46.1%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 1,480 0.2%
Owner Occupied 576 16.1%
Renter Occupied $904 -7.8%
Owner Occupied 38.92%
Renter Occupied 61.08%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 297 -2.3%
Without Mortgage 279 45.3%
Median Value with Mortgage $149,700 55.9%
Median Value without Mortgage $121,400 21.4%
Median Housing Costs per Month $750 -2.0%
With Mortgage 51.56%
Without Mortgage 48.44%

What is the level of education in South Tucson?

Approximately 50.84% of the population in South Tucson holds a high school degree (that's 1,727 residents), while 18.43% have attained a college certificate (685 locals) and 3.97% have a bachelor's degree (135 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 569 18.8%
Some High School 1,727 -4.7%
Some College 685 5.5%
Associate Degree 221 15.7%
Bachelor's Degree 135 -0.7%
Graduate Degree 119 9.2%
No High School 16.75%
Some High School 50.84%
Some College 18.43%
Associate Degree 6.51%
Bachelor's Degree 3.97%
Graduate Degree 3.5%

What is the marital status of South Tucson residents?

A total of 1,682 people in South Tucson have never been married (which represents 46.09% of the total population), while 1,187 of them are wedded (32.53%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 170 (4.66%) and 599 (16.42%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 1,682 -4.0%
Married 1,187 7.0%
Separated 170 49.1%
Widowed 181 21.5%
Divorced 599 599.0%
Never Married 46.09%
Married 32.53%
Separated 4.66%
Widowed 4.96%
Divorced 16.42%

What are the most common means of transportation in South Tucson?

The top three means of transportation people in South Tucson use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,162 residents commute by car, 147 prefer going to work by walking and 119 by bus or trolley bus
Y-o-Y Change
Car 1,162 -11.6%
Bus or TrolleyBus 119 33.7%
Walk 147 -12.5%

What is the median and average household income in South Tucson by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
85713 46,688 17,062 $47,708.00 $62,125.00

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.