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?
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.