Tucson, AZ Demographics
What is the population of Tucson?
There are 541,033 residents in Tucson, with a median age of 33.9. Of this, 49.71% are males and 50.29% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.98% of the resident pool in Tucson, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.51%. Additionally, 7.51% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 425,302 people in Tucson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 541,033 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 268,922 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 272,111 | 0.4% |
Male Population 49.71%
Female Population 50.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.9 | -0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 454,352 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 46,037 | -1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 40,644 | 2.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.98%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.51%
Not Citizen 7.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,245 | -3.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 72,308 | -8.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 14,454 | 0.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 19,212 | 6.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 425,302 | 2.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.79%
Moved from Same County 13.5%
Moved from Same State 2.7%
Moved from Different State 3.59%
Same House as Last Year 79.42%
What are the employment statistics in Tucson?
White-collar workers make up 81.03% of the working population in Tucson, while blue-collar employees account for 18.97%. There are also 21,383 entrepreneurs in Tucson (8.5% of the workforce); 166,517 workers employed in private companies (66.16%); and 42,476 people working in governmental institutions (16.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 203,946 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 47,733 | 0.1% |
White Collar 81.03%
Blue Collar 18.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 21,383 | 2.8% |
| Private Companies | 166,517 | 0.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 42,476 | 0.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 21,303 | 0.9% |
Self Employees 8.5%
Private Companies 66.16%
Governmental Workers 16.88%
Not for Profit Companies 8.46%
How many households are there in Tucson?
There are a total of 220,769 households in Tucson, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.23% of these Tucson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.77%. Additionally, 27.78% of households have children and 72.22% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 220,769 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 119,729 | 0.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 101,040 | 2.0% |
Family Households 54.23%
Non-Family Households 45.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 61,336 | -0.0% |
| Households without Children | 159,433 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 27.78%
Households without Children 72.22%
What are the median and average incomes in Tucson?
The average annual household income in Tucson is $69,553, while the median household income sits at $52,049 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $56,888, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,264. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,337 and $44,080, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,553 | 9.2% |
| Median Household Income | $52,049 | 8.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 412,949 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tucson?
There are 243,749 housing units in Tucson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 220,769 occupied housing units in Tucson, 50.94% are owner-occupied, while 49.06% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.12% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $227,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,012 per month in Tucson.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 243,749 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,979 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11,526 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 33,465 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 26,373 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 48,787 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 40,883 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 32,564 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 31,131 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 10,217 | 24.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 824 | 218.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 220,769 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 112,458 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $108,311 | 1.8% |
Owner Occupied 50.94%
Renter Occupied 49.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 70,978 | -1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 41,480 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $227,700 | 22.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $198,700 | 22.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,012 | 8.6% |
With Mortgage 63.12%
Without Mortgage 36.88%
What is the level of education in Tucson?
Approximately 33.53% of the population in Tucson holds a high school degree (that's 144,747 residents), while 28.44% have attained a college certificate (118,323 locals) and 15.87% have a bachelor's degree (68,526 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 19,981 | 3.7% |
| Some High School | 144,747 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 118,323 | -1.0% |
| Associate Degree | 34,150 | -2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 68,526 | 1.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 41,499 | 3.5% |
No High School 4.63%
Some High School 33.53%
Some College 28.44%
Associate Degree 7.91%
Bachelor's Degree 15.87%
Graduate Degree 9.61%
What is the marital status of Tucson residents?
A total of 193,846 people in Tucson have never been married (which represents 43.06% of the total population), while 171,080 of them are wedded (38%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 9,251 (2.05%) and 61,047 (13.56%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 193,846 | 3.5% |
| Married | 171,080 | -1.2% |
| Separated | 9,251 | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 24,202 | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 61,047 | 61,047.0% |
Never Married 43.06%
Married 38%
Separated 2.05%
Widowed 5.38%
Divorced 13.56%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tucson?
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 203,429 residents commute by car, 7,027 prefer going to work by walking and 5,823 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 203,429 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5,823 | -8.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 10 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 10 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 4,457 | -7.2% |
| Motorcycle | 1,116 | -6.5% |
| TaxiCab | 659 | -5.0% |
| Walk | 7,027 | -2.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Tucson by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85701 | 5,205 | 3,056 | $52,639.00 | $75,478.00 |
| 85705 | 56,344 | 25,356 | $33,941.00 | $45,702.00 |
| 85706 | 57,897 | 18,533 | $46,532.00 | $61,229.00 |
| 85707 | 582 | 16 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 85708 | 3,962 | 1,332 | $58,279.00 | $65,180.00 |
| 85710 | 52,982 | 24,995 | $52,299.00 | $69,739.00 |
| 85711 | 41,412 | 17,660 | $50,227.00 | $65,587.00 |
| 85712 | 30,975 | 15,893 | $45,254.00 | $65,047.00 |
| 85713 | 46,688 | 17,062 | $47,708.00 | $62,125.00 |
| 85714 | 15,909 | 5,650 | $45,543.00 | $55,603.00 |
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.