Sun City, Riverside County, CA Demographics
What is the population of Sun City?
There are 27,534 residents in Sun City, with a median age of 47. Of this, 48.34% are males and 51.66% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.84% of the resident pool in Sun City, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.45%. Additionally, 4.71% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 24,400 people in Sun City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 27,534 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 13,310 | -0.6% |
| Female Population | 14,224 | -0.1% |
Male Population 48.34%
Female Population 51.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 47 | 2.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 22,532 | -1.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,704 | 10.3% |
| Not Citizen | 1,297 | -6.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.84%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.45%
Not Citizen 4.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 42 | -25.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,278 | 13.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,387 | -23.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 262 | -24.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 24,400 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.15%
Moved from Same County 4.67%
Moved from Same State 5.07%
Moved from Different State 0.96%
Same House as Last Year 89.15%
What are the employment statistics in Sun City?
White-collar workers make up 72.35% of the working population in Sun City, while blue-collar employees account for 27.65%. There are also 2,153 entrepreneurs in Sun City (10.96% of the workforce); 13,241 workers employed in private companies (67.43%); and 3,138 people working in governmental institutions (15.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,206 | 92.2% |
| Blue Collar | 5,430 | 86.7% |
White Collar 72.35%
Blue Collar 27.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,153 | 98.8% |
| Private Companies | 13,241 | 84.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,138 | 104.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,104 | 127.6% |
Self Employees 10.96%
Private Companies 67.43%
Governmental Workers 15.98%
Not for Profit Companies 5.62%
How many households are there in Sun City?
There are a total of 11,437 households in Sun City, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.87% of these Sun City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.13%. Additionally, 19.95% of households have children and 80.04% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 11,437 | 2.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -13.8% |
| Family Households | 6,733 | 1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,704 | 4.2% |
Family Households 58.87%
Non-Family Households 41.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,282 | -4.0% |
| Households without Children | 9,154 | 4.3% |
Households with Children 19.95%
Households without Children 80.04%
What are the median and average incomes in Sun City?
The average annual household income in Sun City is $89,250, while the median household income sits at $75,944 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $112,926, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $89,697.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $89,250 | -1.4% |
| Median Household Income | $75,944 | -3.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,295 | 20.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 23,911 | -3.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sun City?
There are 12,389 housing units in Sun City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1992. Of the 11,437 occupied housing units in Sun City, 75.29% are owner-occupied, while 24.7% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $456,050. In general, housing costs reach $1,864 per month in Sun City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 12,389 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1992 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 88 | -8.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16 | -55.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 381 | -28.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,760 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,137 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,093 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,420 | -10.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,433 | 7.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 898 | 17.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 163 | 81.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,437 | 2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,611 | 1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,825 | 6.9% |
Owner Occupied 75.29%
Renter Occupied 24.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,495 | -1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,116 | 5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $456,050 | 12.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $334,350 | 3.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,864 | 6.3% |
With Mortgage 63.81%
Without Mortgage 36.19%
What is the level of education in Sun City?
Approximately 39.16% of the population in Sun City holds a high school degree (that's 8,882 residents), while 29.02% have attained a college certificate (6,583 locals) and 9.42% have a bachelor's degree (2,136 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,465 | 9.4% |
| Some High School | 8,882 | -2.9% |
| Some College | 6,583 | -21.2% |
| Associate Degree | 2,340 | -5.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,136 | 12.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,275 | 0.2% |
No High School 6.46%
Some High School 39.16%
Some College 29.02%
Associate Degree 10.32%
Bachelor's Degree 9.42%
Graduate Degree 5.62%
What is the marital status of Sun City residents?
A total of 5,718 people in Sun City have never been married (which represents 23.77% of the total population), while 11,468 of them are wedded (47.67%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 494 (2.05%) and 3,753 (15.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,718 | -0.9% |
| Married | 11,468 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 494 | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 2,623 | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 3,753 | -3.9% |
Never Married 23.77%
Married 47.67%
Separated 2.05%
Widowed 10.9%
Divorced 15.6%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sun City?
The top three means of transportation people in Sun City use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,153 residents commute by car, 39 prefer going to work by walking and 29 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,153 | -5.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 29 | -19.4% |
| Railroad | 11 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 3 | -50.0% |
| Walk | 39 | 225.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Sun City by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.