Tucson Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Tucson?
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There are 545,340 residents in Tucson, with a median age of 34. Of this, 49.53% are males and 50.47% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.49% of the resident pool in Tucson, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.43%. Additionally, 8.08% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 415,791 people in Tucson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 415,791 people in Tucson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 545,340 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 270,117 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 275,223 | 1.2% |
Male population 49.53%
Female population 50.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 0.9% |
| Citizen US Born | 455,318 | 1.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 45,945 | 1.4% |
| Not Citizen | 44,077 | -6.9% |
Citizen US Born 83.49%
Citizen not US Born 8.43%
Not Citizen 8.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 5,398 | -15.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 84,563 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 14,487 | 13.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 19,458 | 0.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 415,791 | 2.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1%
Moved from Same County 15.67%
Moved from Same State 2.68%
Moved from Different State 3.61%
Same House as Last Year 77.04%
What are the employment statistics in Tucson?
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White-collar workers make up 80.98% of the working population in Tucson, while blue-collar employees account for 19.02%. There are also 21,307 entrepreneurs in Tucson (8.53% of the workforce); 166,439 workers employed in private companies (66.61%); and 40,827 people working in governmental institutions (16.34%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 202,324 | 2.1% |
| Blue Collar | 47,531 | 1.0% |
White Collar 80.98%
Blue Collar 19.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 21,307 | 0.6% |
| Private Companies | 166,439 | 0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 40,827 | 4.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 21,282 | 6.3% |
Self Employees 8.53%
Private Companies 66.61%
Governmental Workers 16.34%
Not for Profit Companies 8.52%
How many households are there in Tucson?
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There are a total of 215,943 households in Tucson, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.58% of these Tucson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.42%. Additionally, 28.05% of households have children and 71.95% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 215,943 | 1.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.8% |
| Family Households | 117,857 | 0.9% |
| Non-family Households | 98,086 | 2.5% |
Family Households 54.58%
Non-family Households 45.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 60,575 | 1.6% |
| Households without Children | 155,368 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 28.05%
Households without Children 71.95%
What are the median and average incomes in Tucson?
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The average annual household income in Tucson is $59,650, while the median household income sits at $45,227 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $49,254, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $52,492. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $27,252 and $39,611, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $59,650 | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income | $45,227 | 4.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 106,372 | -6.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 408,311 | 3.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tucson?
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There are 240,782 housing units in Tucson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 215,943 occupied housing units in Tucson, 51.71% are owner-occupied, while 48.29% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.31% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $171,500. In general, housing costs reach $890 per month in Tucson.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.31% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $171,500. In general, housing costs reach $890 per month in Tucson.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 240,782 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 8,305 | -5.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10,377 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 33,708 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 27,190 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 49,637 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 41,491 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 32,570 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 30,658 | 1.5% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 6,846 | 10.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 215,943 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 111,663 | 3.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 104,280 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 51.71%
Renter Occupied 48.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 71,806 | 4.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 39,857 | 3.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $171,500 | 6.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $148,600 | 13.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $890 | 2.5% |
With Mortgage 64.31%
Without Mortgage 35.69%
What is the level of education in Tucson?
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Approximately 33.68% of the population in Tucson holds a high school degree (that's 145,827 residents), while 29.16% have attained a college certificate (121,680 locals) and 15.35% have a bachelor's degree (66,452 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 19,950 | -4.8% |
| Some High School | 145,827 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 121,680 | 4.2% |
| Associate Degree | 35,173 | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 66,452 | 4.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 39,332 | 3.8% |
No High School 4.61%
Some High School 33.68%
Some College 29.16%
Associate Degree 8.12%
Bachelor's Degree 15.35%
Graduate Degree 9.08%
What is the marital status of Tucson residents?
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A total of 191,757 people in Tucson have never been married (which represents 42.45% of the total population), while 171,617 of them are wedded (37.99%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,407 (2.3%) and 64,601 (14.3%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 191,757 | 1.2% |
| Married | 171,617 | 1.0% |
| Separated | 10,407 | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 23,727 | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 64,601 | 3.4% |
Never Married 42.45%
Married 37.99%
Separated 2.3%
Widowed 5.25%
Divorced 14.3%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tucson?
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The top three means of transportation people in Tucson use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 208,343 residents commute by car, 7,374 prefer going to work by walking and 7,053 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 208,343 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7,053 | -11.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 6 | N/A |
| Railroad | 228 | -31.9% |
| Ferryboat | 36 | 227.3% |
| Bicycle | 5,393 | -7.0% |
| Motorcycle | 1,158 | 5.1% |
| TaxiCab | 584 | 59.6% |
| Walk | 7,374 | -3.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Tucson by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85701 | 5,279 | 2,750 | $45,862.00 | $71,602.00 |
| 85705 | 57,449 | 24,304 | $30,885.00 | $42,888.00 |
| 85706 | 57,712 | 17,260 | $39,655.00 | $50,407.00 |
| 85707 | 717 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 85708 | 4,009 | 1,212 | $58,486.00 | $61,996.00 |
| 85710 | 53,002 | 24,780 | $46,055.00 | $59,440.00 |
| 85711 | 41,266 | 17,212 | $42,497.00 | $54,899.00 |
| 85712 | 32,494 | 16,384 | $37,524.00 | $53,990.00 |
| 85713 | 47,477 | 16,758 | $39,939.00 | $50,730.00 |
| 85714 | 14,449 | 5,132 | $35,260.00 | $48,721.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
