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541,033
TOTAL POPULATION
268,922
MALE POPULATION
272,111
FEMALE POPULATION
98.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,009
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,855
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,049
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,584
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
274,746
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Tucson Area Codes

Race in Tucson

The most populous races in Tucson are White / Caucasian (329,262 | 60.9%), Hispanic or Latino (242,228 | 44.8%), and Two or more Races (85,724 | 15.8%).
Race in Tucson
Race# Population% Population
Asian17,3903.2%
Black / African American25,8174.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,3370.3%
Hispanic or Latino242,22844.8%
Native / Alaskan17,2203.2%
White / Caucasian329,26260.9%
Two or more Races85,72415.8%
Some other Race64,28311.9%
Total541,033100.0%

Ancestry in Tucson

The most populous ancestries reported in Tucson are Mexican (215,958 | 39.9%), German (59,508 | 11.0%), Irish (43,699 | 8.1%), English (41,430 | 7.7%), and Italian (18,373 | 3.4%), together accounting for 70.1% of all Tucson residents.
Ancestry in Tucson
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3030.1%
African2,0880.4%
Alaska Native130.0%
Alaskan Athabascan110.0%
Albanian70.0%
Aleut130.0%
Alsatian360.0%
American15,1982.8%
Apache1,3190.2%
Arab3,5600.7%
Argentinean1110.0%
Armenian4480.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1530.0%
Australian1330.0%
Austrian9320.2%
Bahamian120.0%
Barbadian230.0%
Basque760.0%
Belgian3610.1%
Belizean560.0%
Bermudan110.0%
Bhutanese2,4190.4%
Blackfeet2300.0%
Bolivian330.0%
Brazilian4300.1%
British3,3850.6%
Bulgarian160.0%
Burmese2,3580.4%
Cajun920.0%
Cambodian280.0%
Canadian9140.2%
Cape Verdean90.0%
Carpatho Rusyn440.0%
Celtic2440.1%
Central American3,9320.7%
Central American Indian6760.1%
Cherokee1,4710.3%
Cheyenne110.0%
Chickasaw460.0%
Chilean2520.1%
Chinese340.0%
Chippewa1910.0%
Choctaw3760.1%
Colombian9720.2%
Comanche450.0%
Costa Rican1600.0%
Cree50.0%
Creek470.0%
Croatian7210.1%
Cuban1,1310.2%
Czech1,5200.3%
Czechoslovakian2800.1%
Danish2,0770.4%
Delaware900.0%
Dominican2640.1%
Dutch4,9420.9%
Dutch West Indian440.0%
Eastern European1,4280.3%
Ecuadorian1520.0%
Egyptian5230.1%
English41,4307.7%
Estonian240.0%
Ethiopian7060.1%
European8,7661.6%
Fijian3290.1%
Filipino2130.0%
Finnish8220.2%
French9,2101.7%
French American Indian1390.0%
French Canadian1,7240.3%
German59,50811.0%
German Russian200.0%
Ghanaian130.0%
Greek1,2580.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro3610.1%
Guatemalan1,1450.2%
Guyanese470.0%
Haitian1020.0%
Honduran6660.1%
Hopi1900.0%
Hungarian2,1810.4%
Icelander1320.0%
Indian (Asian)6,2381.1%
Indonesian730.0%
Inupiat230.0%
Iranian5890.1%
Iraqi3040.1%
Irish43,6998.1%
Iroquois1570.0%
Israeli3680.1%
Italian18,3733.4%
Jamaican4480.1%
Japanese230.0%
Jordanian1140.0%
Kenyan2960.1%
Kiowa160.0%
Korean5,9041.1%
Laotian1280.0%
Latvian1910.0%
Lebanese9830.2%
Liberian1190.0%
Lithuanian8160.2%
Luxembourger340.0%
Macedonian410.0%
Malaysian2740.1%
Maltese140.0%
Menominee910.0%
Mexican215,95839.9%
Mexican American Indian1,3460.3%
Mongolian320.0%
Moroccan480.0%
Native Hawaiian8170.2%
Navajo2,2380.4%
New Zealander200.0%
Nicaraguan4360.1%
Nigerian1940.0%
Northern European8650.2%
Norwegian7,3221.3%
Ottawa100.0%
Paiute220.0%
Pakistani7710.1%
Palestinian1460.0%
Panamanian3350.1%
Paraguayan70.0%
Pennsylvania German1220.0%
Peruvian7530.1%
Pima6290.1%
Polish9,6351.8%
Portuguese8040.2%
Potawatomi100.0%
Pueblo710.0%
Puerto Rican4,8060.9%
Puget Sound Salish10.0%
Romanian4400.1%
Russian3,6290.7%
Salvadoran1,1770.2%
Samoan2270.0%
Scandinavian1,7390.3%
Scotch-Irish4,2090.8%
Scottish8,8111.6%
Seminole550.0%
Serbian2050.0%
Shoshone250.0%
Sioux3380.1%
Slavic1810.0%
Slovak4490.1%
Slovene1310.0%
Somali6430.1%
South African1370.0%
South American2,5130.5%
South American Indian360.0%
Soviet Union170.0%
Spaniard3,9740.7%
Spanish2,7230.5%
Spanish American80.0%
Spanish American Indian430.0%
Sri Lankan3,4500.6%
Subsaharan African6,0571.1%
Sudanese2320.0%
Swedish5,9381.1%
Swiss1,0810.2%
Syrian4680.1%
Thai2,7240.5%
Tlingit-Haida220.0%
Tohono O'Odham3,9060.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1140.0%
Turkish2190.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander560.0%
Ugandan210.0%
Ukrainian1,5150.3%
Ute350.0%
Venezuelan1920.0%
Vietnamese1150.0%
Welsh3,5110.6%
West Indian1460.0%
Yakama90.0%
Yaqui7,5081.4%
Yugoslavian4280.1%
Yuman1500.0%
Yup'ik1510.0%
Zimbabwean860.0%
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Immigrants in Tucson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tucson came from Latin America (52,092 | 9.6%), Central America (49,498 | 9.1%), Mexico (47,524 | 8.8%), Asia (13,290 | 2.5%), and Europe (5,034 | 0.9%), together accounting for 30.9% of all Tucson residents.
Immigrants in Tucson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1250.0%
Africa4,7890.9%
Argentina1480.0%
Armenia110.0%
Asia13,2902.5%
Australia1460.0%
Austria600.0%
Bangladesh1440.0%
Belarus650.0%
Belgium640.0%
Bolivia320.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1360.0%
Brazil3280.1%
Bulgaria300.0%
Cabo Verde90.0%
Cameroon2400.0%
Canada9390.2%
Caribbean7140.1%
Central America49,4989.1%
Chile910.0%
China2,8430.5%
Colombia6210.1%
Congo4730.1%
Costa Rica970.0%
Croatia930.0%
Cuba2390.0%
Czechoslovakia400.0%
Denmark100.0%
Dominican Republic1870.0%
Eastern Africa2,5430.5%
Eastern Asia4,5430.8%
Eastern Europe1,7640.3%
Ecuador530.0%
Egypt1390.0%
El Salvador5670.1%
England7020.1%
Eritrea1350.0%
Ethiopia980.0%
Europe5,0340.9%
Fiji920.0%
France1970.0%
Germany8080.2%
Ghana440.0%
Greece150.0%
Grenada270.0%
Guatemala6150.1%
Guyana920.0%
Haiti560.0%
Honduras3330.1%
Hong Kong1960.0%
Hungary70.0%
India1,4700.3%
Indonesia640.0%
Iran3050.1%
Iraq3100.1%
Ireland810.0%
Israel850.0%
Italy1190.0%
Jamaica1680.0%
Japan8320.2%
Jordan650.0%
Kazakhstan550.0%
Kenya9780.2%
Korea8680.2%
Kuwait2720.1%
Laos270.0%
Latin America52,0929.6%
Lebanon2780.1%
Liberia660.0%
Lithuania1600.0%
Malaysia980.0%
Mexico47,5248.8%
Micronesia510.0%
Middle Africa9820.2%
Moldova210.0%
Morocco890.0%
Nepal5410.1%
Netherlands3000.1%
Nicaragua2750.1%
Nigeria1120.0%
North Macedonia120.0%
Northern Africa3990.1%
Northern Europe1,3790.3%
Norway60.0%
Oceania5670.1%
Pakistan1580.0%
Panama870.0%
Peru4400.1%
Philippines1,9890.4%
Poland2510.1%
Portugal450.0%
Romania970.0%
Russia3360.1%
Saudi Arabia1380.0%
Scotland530.0%
Senegal280.0%
Serbia1340.0%
Singapore500.0%
Somalia5850.1%
South Africa1940.0%
South America1,8800.4%
South Central Asia3,0700.6%
South Eastern Asia3,9720.7%
Southern Europe4030.1%
Spain2240.0%
Sri Lanka140.0%
Sudan1520.0%
Sweden450.0%
Switzerland270.0%
Syria3290.1%
Taiwan2130.0%
Thailand4050.1%
Trinidad and Tobago200.0%
Turkey760.0%
Uganda210.0%
Ukraine2130.0%
Uzbekistan820.0%
Venezuela590.0%
Vietnam1,2590.2%
Western Africa5360.1%
Western Asia1,6680.3%
Western Europe1,4750.3%
Yemen490.0%
Zaire1900.0%
Zimbabwe850.0%
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Sex and Age in Tucson

Sex and Age in Tucson

The most populous age groups in Tucson are 20 to 24 Years (32,231 | 12.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (30,472 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tucson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15,111 (5.6%)14,344 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years14,876 (5.5%)15,958 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years16,396 (6.1%)14,173 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years20,379 (7.6%)20,871 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years32,231 (12.0%)30,472 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years24,305 (9.0%)21,888 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years20,714 (7.7%)17,373 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years17,698 (6.6%)17,179 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years15,645 (5.8%)15,217 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years14,357 (5.3%)14,507 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years13,727 (5.1%)13,592 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years14,514 (5.4%)14,238 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years13,472 (5.0%)15,649 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years12,298 (4.6%)14,799 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years9,000 (3.4%)10,434 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years6,423 (2.4%)8,534 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years4,364 (1.6%)6,064 (2.2%)
85 Years and over3,412 (1.3%)6,819 (2.5%)
Total268,922 (100.0%)272,111 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tucson

Median Family Size in Tucson

The median family size in Tucson is 3.08 persons per family, with married-couple families (73,609 | 61.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (13,882 | 11.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Tucson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple73,609 (61.5%)3.15
Single Male/Father13,882 (11.6%)2.79
Single Female/Mother32,238 (26.9%)3.06
Total Families119,729 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Tucson

The median household size in Tucson is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (32,238 | 14.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (101,040 | 45.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Tucson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple73,609 (33.3%)3.18
Single Male/Father13,882 (6.3%)3.14
Single Female/Mother32,238 (14.6%)3.30
Non-family101,040 (45.8%)1.31
Total Households220,769 (100.0%)2.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tucson

Out of a total of 220,769 households in Tucson, 119,729 (54.2%) are family households, while 101,040 (45.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 49,567, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 78,008.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tucson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-78,008 (35.3%)
2-Person Households49,567 (22.5%)18,496 (8.4%)
3-Person Households28,134 (12.7%)2,673 (1.2%)
4-Person Households23,593 (10.7%)1,394 (0.6%)
5-Person Households11,380 (5.1%)218 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,538 (2.1%)181 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households2,517 (1.1%)70 (0.0%)
Total119,729 (54.2%)101,040 (45.8%)

Female Fertility in Tucson

Fertility by Age in Tucson

Average fertility rate in Tucson is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tucson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years340 (4.8%)16.0
20 to 34 years5,090 (72.4%)73.0
35 to 50 years1,604 (22.8%)32.0
Total7,034 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tucson

53.6% of women with births (7,034) in Tucson are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 90.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 35.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tucson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years33 (9.7%)307 (90.3%)
20 to 34 years2,698 (53.0%)2,392 (47.0%)
35 to 50 years1,041 (64.9%)563 (35.1%)
Total3,770 (53.6%)3,264 (46.4%)

Fertility by Education in Tucson

Average fertility rate in Tucson is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 61.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tucson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,085 (15.4%)46.0
High School Diploma1,848 (26.3%)61.0
College or Associate's Degree2,447 (34.8%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree1,007 (14.3%)43.0
Graduate Degree647 (9.2%)58.0
Total7,034 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tucson

46.4% of women with births in Tucson are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 77.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 56.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tucson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School490 (45.2%)595 (54.8%)
High School Diploma800 (43.3%)1,048 (56.7%)
College or Associate's Degree1,260 (51.5%)1,187 (48.5%)
Bachelor's Degree717 (71.2%)290 (28.8%)
Graduate Degree503 (77.7%)144 (22.3%)
Total3,770 (53.6%)3,264 (46.4%)

Income in Tucson

Income Overview in Tucson

Per Capita Income in Tucson is $29,009, while median incomes of families and households are $66,855 and $52,049 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income541,033$29,009
Median Family Income119,729$66,855
Mean Family Income119,729$83,873
Median Household Income220,769$52,049
Mean Household Income220,769$69,553
Income Deficit119,729$11,584
Wage / Income Gap (%)541,03316.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)541,03383.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index541,0330.45

Earnings by Sex in Tucson

Average Earnings in Tucson are $31,897, $34,332 for men and $28,736 for women, a difference of 16.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Tucson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male151,562 (52.4%)$34,332
Female137,481 (47.6%)$28,736
Total289,043 (100.0%)$31,897

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tucson

The most common earnings brackets in Tucson are $100,000+ for men (13,416 | 8.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (10,663 | 7.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tucson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7,479 (4.9%)9,527 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9995,596 (3.7%)6,628 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,999 (4.0%)6,633 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,013 (2.6%)4,873 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,065 (3.3%)6,794 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9994,769 (3.2%)5,803 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,955 (3.3%)4,958 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,090 (2.7%)4,760 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,299 (2.8%)4,409 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9996,483 (4.3%)6,688 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99912,445 (8.2%)10,663 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99912,440 (8.2%)10,340 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9999,836 (6.5%)8,909 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9998,593 (5.7%)8,234 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9997,871 (5.2%)7,031 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9996,456 (4.3%)6,345 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9999,214 (6.1%)6,958 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,500 (5.0%)5,196 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,043 (7.3%)6,925 (5.0%)
$100,000+13,416 (8.8%)5,807 (4.2%)
Total151,562 (100.0%)137,481 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tucson

Average earnings in Tucson are $41,038 for men and $34,517 for women, a difference of 15.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,998, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,710. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,003, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,409.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tucson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,710$24,409
High School Diploma$35,381$28,192
College or Associate's Degree$40,444$32,788
Bachelor's Degree$54,380$42,428
Graduate Degree$77,998$57,003
Total$41,038$34,517

Family Income in Tucson

Family Income Brackets in Tucson

According to the Tucson family income data, there are 22,749 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,592 families (3.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Tucson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006,3465.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993,5923.0%
$15,000 to $24,9998,0226.7%
$25,000 to $34,99910,7769.0%
$35,000 to $49,99915,08612.6%
$50,000 to $74,99922,74919.0%
$75,000 to $99,99918,79715.7%
$100,000 to $149,99919,63616.4%
$150,000 to $199,9998,3817.0%
$200,000+6,3465.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tucson

6-person families (3,799 | 3.2%) account for the highest median family income in Tucson with $80,609 per family, while 2-person families (55,317 | 46.2%) have the highest median income of $30,948 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tucson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families55,317 (46.2%)$61,897
3-Person Families27,101 (22.6%)$64,431
4-Person Families21,490 (17.9%)$77,519
5-Person Families9,774 (8.2%)$73,288
6-Person Families3,799 (3.2%)$80,609
7+ Person Families2,248 (1.9%)$65,526
Total119,729 (100.0%)$66,855

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tucson

The median family income in Tucson is $66,855, with families comprising 3+ earners (10,967) having the highest median family income of $115,017, while families with no earners (17,790) have the lowest median family income of $36,962, accounting for 9.2% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tucson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17,790 (14.9%)$36,962
1 Earner44,252 (37.0%)$46,235
2 Earners46,720 (39.0%)$86,908
3+ Earners10,967 (9.2%)$115,017
Total119,729 (100.0%)$66,855

Household Income in Tucson

Household Income Brackets in Tucson

With 40,180 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Tucson, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 8,168 households (3.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Tucson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00015,6757.1%
$10,000 to $14,99912,1425.5%
$15,000 to $24,99922,51810.2%
$25,000 to $34,99924,28511.0%
$35,000 to $49,99931,57014.3%
$50,000 to $74,99940,18018.2%
$75,000 to $99,99928,25812.8%
$100,000 to $149,99927,37512.4%
$150,000 to $199,99910,3764.7%
$200,000+8,1683.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tucson

The median household income in Tucson is $52,049, with the highest median household income of $62,264 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 67,181 households (30.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,337, with 23,334 households (10.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tucson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years23,334 (10.6%)$33,337
25 to 44 Years75,239 (34.1%)$56,888
45 to 64 Years67,181 (30.4%)$62,264
65+ Years55,015 (24.9%)$44,080
Total220,769 (100.0%)$52,049

Poverty in Tucson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tucson

With 18.1% poverty level for males and 21.0% for females among the residents of Tucson, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,214 males (29.3%) and 12,449 females (33.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tucson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,357 (29.2%)3,761 (26.8%)
5 Years737 (21.5%)568 (20.5%)
6 to 11 Years5,214 (29.3%)4,304 (23.0%)
12 to 14 Years2,024 (21.3%)2,433 (29.4%)
15 Years506 (14.7%)864 (24.5%)
16 and 17 Years989 (16.9%)1,114 (21.2%)
18 to 24 Years11,009 (28.7%)12,449 (33.8%)
25 to 34 Years5,732 (13.7%)8,890 (22.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,327 (13.9%)6,164 (19.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,472 (13.1%)3,592 (12.8%)
55 to 64 Years3,902 (14.5%)5,102 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,607 (12.6%)3,464 (14.0%)
75 Years and over1,115 (8.1%)2,638 (12.8%)
Total45,991 (18.1%)55,343 (21.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tucson

According to the poverty statistics in Tucson, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.9% of males and 87.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tucson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,577 (70.8%)10,253 (73.2%)
5 Years2,691 (78.5%)2,198 (79.5%)
6 to 11 Years12,573 (70.7%)14,409 (77.0%)
12 to 14 Years7,480 (78.7%)5,853 (70.6%)
15 Years2,940 (85.3%)2,656 (75.4%)
16 and 17 Years4,866 (83.1%)4,131 (78.8%)
18 to 24 Years27,398 (71.3%)24,416 (66.2%)
25 to 34 Years36,273 (86.4%)30,232 (77.3%)
35 to 44 Years26,819 (86.1%)26,126 (80.9%)
45 to 54 Years23,063 (86.9%)24,409 (87.2%)
55 to 64 Years22,986 (85.5%)24,507 (82.8%)
65 to 74 Years18,125 (87.4%)21,342 (86.0%)
75 Years and over12,616 (91.9%)17,917 (87.2%)
Total208,407 (81.9%)208,449 (79.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tucson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tucson show that 7.3% or 5,395 of the total 73,609 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 41.4%, comprising of 213 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.8%, which includes 1,971 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tucson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children39,365 (95.2%)1,971 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children23,420 (90.8%)2,366 (9.2%)
3 or 4 Children5,128 (85.9%)845 (14.1%)
5 or more Children301 (58.6%)213 (41.4%)
Total68,214 (92.7%)5,395 (7.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tucson

According to the poverty data in Tucson, 17.0% or 2,362 single-father households and 28.1% or 9,052 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 households (57.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 226 households (64.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tucson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children953 (16.3%)1,401 (11.7%)
1 or 2 Children643 (10.9%)5,160 (31.9%)
3 or 4 Children669 (34.5%)2,265 (60.2%)
5 or more Children97 (57.1%)226 (64.6%)
Total2,362 (17.0%)9,052 (28.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tucson

The poverty data for Tucson shows that 5,395 of the married-couple family households (7.3%) and 11,414 of the single-parent households (24.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 213 households (41.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 323 household (62.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tucson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,971 (4.8%)2,354 (13.2%)
1 or 2 Children2,366 (9.2%)5,803 (26.3%)
3 or 4 Children845 (14.1%)2,934 (51.5%)
5 or more Children213 (41.4%)323 (62.1%)
Total5,395 (7.3%)11,414 (24.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Tucson

Employment by Class of Employer in Tucson

Among the 251,983 employed individuals in Tucson, private company employees (163,467 | 64.9%), not-for-profit organizations (20,888 | 8.3%), and state government employees (16,989 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tucson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees163,46764.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,2672.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)13,6715.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations20,8888.3%
Local Government Employees16,0096.4%
State Government Employees16,9896.7%
Federal Government Employees13,8835.5%
Unpaid Family Workers8090.3%
Total251,983100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tucson

According to the labor force statistics for Tucson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (443,138), 62.0% or 274,746 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 17,858 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.7% or 38,202 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.2% or 3,025 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Tucson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14,267 (41.7%)3,025 (21.2%)
20 to 24 Years47,027 (75.0%)3,480 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years38,202 (82.7%)2,827 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years30,889 (81.1%)1,575 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years50,948 (77.5%)2,649 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years44,047 (78.4%)2,246 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years18,689 (65.0%)785 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years16,453 (56.5%)592 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years12,145 (26.1%)607 (5.0%)
75 Years and over1,994 (5.6%)154 (7.7%)
Total274,746 (62.0%)17,858 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tucson

According to labor force statistics for Tucson, 75.4% of individuals (199,113) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (264,075) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 10,553 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.8% or 64,222 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 1,428 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tucson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School20,403 (60.2%)2,372 (7.0%)
High School Diploma43,829 (71.2%)4,186 (6.8%)
College / Associate Degree70,692 (76.1%)4,830 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher64,222 (84.8%)2,954 (3.9%)
Total199,113 (75.4%)13,996 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tucson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tucson are Community & Social Service (28,787 | 11.4%), Management (20,002 | 8.0%), Education Instruction & Library (16,796 | 6.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (16,573 | 6.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (13,910 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tucson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tucson, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (78.9%), Education, Arts & Media (71.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tucson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,189 (50.9%)9,813 (49.1%)
Business & Financial5,013 (46.8%)5,702 (53.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12,683 (76.5%)3,890 (23.5%)
Computers & Mathematics5,879 (75.8%)1,872 (24.1%)
Architecture & Engineering5,304 (88.0%)721 (12.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,500 (53.6%)1,297 (46.4%)
Community & Social Service 10,537 (36.6%)18,250 (63.4%)
Education, Arts & Media1,361 (28.2%)3,463 (71.8%)
Legal Services & Support798 (40.9%)1,152 (59.1%)
Education Instruction & Library6,231 (37.1%)10,565 (62.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,147 (41.1%)3,070 (58.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,974 (28.6%)9,936 (71.4%)
Health Technologists1,736 (21.1%)6,491 (78.9%)
Total (Category)42,396 (47.1%)47,591 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)131,531 (52.3%)120,148 (47.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tucson are Food Preparation & Serving (19,868 | 7.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11,494 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (11,231 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (7,461 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (6,632 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Tucson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Tucson, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.5%), Security & Protection (80.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (77.5%), Personal Care & Service (73.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Tucson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,521 (22.5%)8,710 (77.5%)
Security & Protection5,366 (80.9%)1,266 (19.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,177 (79.8%)802 (20.2%)
Law Enforcement2,189 (82.5%)464 (17.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving10,111 (50.9%)9,757 (49.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6,800 (59.2%)4,694 (40.8%)
Personal Care & Service1,973 (26.4%)5,488 (73.6%)
Total (Category)26,771 (47.2%)29,915 (52.8%)
Total (Overall)131,531 (52.3%)120,148 (47.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tucson are Office & Administration (33,169 | 13.2%), and Sales & Related (24,104 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tucson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tucson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11,732 (48.7%)12,372 (51.3%)
Office & Administration9,610 (29.0%)23,559 (71.0%)
Total (Category)21,342 (37.3%)35,931 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)131,531 (52.3%)120,148 (47.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tucson are Construction & Extraction (14,100 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7,918 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (493 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tucson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tucson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry366 (74.2%)127 (25.8%)
Construction & Extraction13,839 (98.2%)261 (1.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7,745 (97.8%)173 (2.2%)
Total (Category)21,950 (97.5%)561 (2.5%)
Total (Overall)131,531 (52.3%)120,148 (47.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tucson are Material Moving (9,529 | 3.8%), Production (9,123 | 3.6%), and Transportation (6,570 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tucson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tucson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6,781 (74.3%)2,342 (25.7%)
Transportation5,312 (80.8%)1,258 (19.2%)
Material Moving6,979 (73.2%)2,550 (26.8%)
Total (Category)19,072 (75.6%)6,150 (24.4%)
Total (Overall)131,531 (52.3%)120,148 (47.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tucson

Employment Industries in Tucson

The major employment industries in Tucson include Health Care & Social Assistance (36,649 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (31,148 | 12.4%), Educational Services (29,125 | 11.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (24,726 | 9.8%), and Construction (17,577 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Tucson

Employment Industries by Sex in Tucson

The Tucson industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.5%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.8%), and Manufacturing (77.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (80.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.8%), and Educational Services (62.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tucson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting545 (66.6%)273 (33.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction863 (87.8%)120 (12.2%)
Construction16,256 (92.5%)1,321 (7.5%)
Manufacturing11,464 (77.8%)3,271 (22.2%)
Wholesale Trade2,829 (74.9%)946 (25.1%)
Retail Trade15,898 (51.0%)15,250 (49.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing7,286 (69.0%)3,279 (31.0%)
Utilities1,007 (70.0%)431 (30.0%)
Information2,526 (61.4%)1,590 (38.6%)
Finance & Insurance3,646 (41.1%)5,226 (58.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,279 (50.8%)2,208 (49.2%)
Professional & Scientific8,078 (55.3%)6,538 (44.7%)
Enterprise Management57 (19.8%)231 (80.2%)
Administrative & Support9,180 (57.8%)6,717 (42.2%)
Educational Services11,050 (37.9%)18,075 (62.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,879 (24.2%)27,770 (75.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,243 (52.9%)2,885 (47.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services13,042 (52.7%)11,684 (47.2%)
Public Administration8,195 (62.7%)4,880 (37.3%)
Total131,531 (52.3%)120,148 (47.7%)

Education in Tucson

School Enrollment in Tucson

The most common levels of schooling among the 144,557 students in Tucson are college / undergraduate (47,253 | 32.7%), high school (27,096 | 18.7%), and middle school (24,902 | 17.2%).
School Enrollment in Tucson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,7044.0%
Kindergarten5,1853.6%
Elementary School23,83016.5%
Middle School24,90217.2%
High School27,09618.7%
College / Undergraduate47,25332.7%
Graduate / Professional10,5877.3%
Total144,557100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tucson

Out of a total of 144,557 students who are enrolled in schools in Tucson, 14,745 (10.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 129,812 (89.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,383 (32.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 17,064 (96.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tucson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,835 (67.2%)1,383 (32.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old24,493 (87.6%)3,480 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds26,843 (89.6%)3,100 (10.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16,298 (92.1%)1,394 (7.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17,064 (96.5%)615 (3.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds24,808 (93.2%)1,797 (6.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11,229 (89.5%)1,314 (10.5%)
35 Years and over6,248 (79.0%)1,656 (20.9%)
Total129,812 (89.8%)14,745 (10.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tucson

Business (16,050 | 14.4%), education (12,726 | 11.4%), science & technology (10,831 | 9.7%), social sciences (9,945 | 8.9%), and engineering (8,649 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 111,375 individuals in Tucson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tucson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,9134.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,8317.0%
Physical & Health Sciences4,0533.6%
Psychology6,5595.9%
Social Sciences9,9458.9%
Engineering8,6497.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,6711.5%
Science & Technology10,8319.7%
Business16,05014.4%
Education12,72611.4%
Literature & Languages6,2085.6%
Liberal Arts & History5,3794.8%
Visual & Performing Arts5,3554.8%
Communications3,9423.5%
Arts & Humanities7,2636.5%
Total111,375100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tucson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tucson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tucson are males with 2 vehicles (52,138, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (46,102, making up 45.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tucson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6,666 (5.1%)4,885 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle36,370 (27.6%)35,658 (30.7%)
2 Vehicles52,138 (39.5%)46,102 (39.8%)
3 Vehicles22,227 (16.8%)19,210 (16.6%)
4 Vehicles10,132 (7.7%)6,879 (5.9%)
5 or more Vehicles4,474 (3.4%)3,223 (2.8%)
Total132,007 (100.0%)115,957 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tucson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tucson are 15 to 19 minutes (44,955 commuters, 20.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (40,136 commuters, 17.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (32,857 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Tucson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,8552.6%
5 to 9 Minutes21,3099.5%
10 to 14 Minutes32,85714.6%
15 to 19 Minutes44,95520.0%
20 to 24 Minutes40,13617.8%
25 to 29 Minutes18,3378.2%
30 to 34 Minutes31,35013.9%
35 to 39 Minutes5,8802.6%
40 to 44 Minutes6,1222.7%
45 to 59 Minutes10,0984.5%
60 to 89 Minutes4,4012.0%
90 or more Minutes3,6231.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Tucson

The most common commute times in Tucson are 15 to 19 minutes (23,866 commuters, 19.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (21,089 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tucson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,331 (2.7%)2,524 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes10,482 (8.6%)10,827 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes18,004 (14.7%)14,853 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes23,866 (19.6%)21,089 (20.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes22,680 (18.6%)17,456 (17.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes10,081 (8.3%)8,256 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes17,266 (14.1%)14,084 (13.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,146 (2.6%)2,734 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,253 (2.7%)2,869 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,666 (4.6%)4,432 (4.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,244 (1.8%)2,157 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes2,055 (1.7%)1,568 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tucson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tucson are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,763, 11.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (14,849, 14.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tucson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9,700 (8.0%)4,107 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,978 (5.7%)2,511 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9,262 (7.6%)3,769 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11,450 (9.4%)6,383 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11,504 (9.4%)9,861 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM13,763 (11.3%)14,018 (13.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,435 (9.4%)14,849 (14.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,834 (7.2%)10,817 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,021 (4.1%)6,789 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7,672 (6.3%)7,437 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4,113 (3.4%)3,750 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,277 (1.9%)1,726 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10,963 (9.0%)9,060 (8.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9,102 (7.5%)7,772 (7.6%)
Total122,074 (100.0%)102,849 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tucson

Occupancy by Ownership in Tucson

Of the total 220,769 dwellings in Tucson, owner-occupied units account for 112,458 (50.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 108,311 (49.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tucson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units112,45850.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units108,31149.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units220,769100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tucson

Occupancy by Household Size in Tucson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household78,00835.3%
2-Person Household68,06330.8%
3-Person Household30,80714.0%
4+ Person Household43,89119.9%
Total Housing Units220,769100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tucson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tucson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household31,629 (40.6%)46,379 (59.5%)
2-Person Household38,984 (57.3%)29,079 (42.7%)
3-Person Household16,278 (52.8%)14,529 (47.2%)
4+ Person Household25,567 (58.3%)18,324 (41.7%)
Total Housing Units112,458 (50.9%)108,311 (49.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tucson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tucson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10,309 (42.5%)13,971 (57.5%)
High School Diploma20,100 (44.7%)24,917 (55.3%)
College/Associate Degree38,755 (47.0%)43,675 (53.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher43,294 (62.7%)25,748 (37.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tucson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tucson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years63,39328.7%
35 to 44 Years35,18015.9%
45 to 54 Years31,66514.3%
55 to 64 Years35,51616.1%
65 to 74 Years31,44414.2%
75 to 84 Years16,9937.7%
85 Years and Over6,5783.0%
Total220,769100.0%

Housing Finances in Tucson

Median Income by Occupancy in Tucson

Median Income by Occupancy in Tucson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied112,458 (50.9%)$72,021
Renter-Occupied108,311 (49.1%)$37,727
Average220,769 (100.0%)$52,049

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tucson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tucson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,539 (2.3%)7,200 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,653 (1.5%)4,230 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,914 (2.6%)9,199 (8.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,510 (3.1%)6,691 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,357 (3.9%)7,912 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,927 (7.9%)15,435 (14.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,481 (12.0%)18,170 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99921,203 (18.9%)19,048 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,161 (16.2%)10,171 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99919,889 (17.7%)7,428 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more15,824 (14.1%)2,827 (2.6%)
Total112,458 (100.0%)108,311 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tucson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tucson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006,886 (6.1%)2,225 (2.1%)
$300 to $49916,299 (14.5%)2,891 (2.7%)
$500 to $79919,163 (17.0%)24,233 (22.4%)
$800 to $99910,990 (9.8%)23,969 (22.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49930,714 (27.3%)34,411 (31.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99917,820 (15.9%)12,753 (11.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,304 (5.6%)2,353 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,216 (2.0%)747 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more2,066 (1.8%)779 (0.7%)
Total112,458 (100.0%)108,311 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tucson

Housing Structures in Tucson

Housing Structures in Tucson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached118,07853.5%
Single Unit, Attached18,0008.2%
2 Unit Apartments6,3432.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,2814.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,2985.1%
10 or more Apartments44,61120.2%
Mobile Home / Other13,1586.0%
Total220,769100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tucson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tucson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached90,021 (76.2%)28,057 (23.8%)
Single Unit, Attached8,433 (46.9%)9,567 (53.1%)
2 Unit Apartments513 (8.1%)5,830 (91.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments742 (8.0%)8,539 (92.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments930 (8.2%)10,368 (91.8%)
10 or more Apartments1,740 (3.9%)42,871 (96.1%)
Mobile Home / Other10,079 (76.6%)3,079 (23.4%)
Total112,458 (50.9%)108,311 (49.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tucson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tucson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room578 (0.5%)8,953 (8.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,753 (5.1%)35,353 (32.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms42,678 (38.0%)45,668 (42.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms45,398 (40.4%)14,551 (13.4%)
8 or more Rooms18,051 (16.1%)3,786 (3.5%)
Total112,458 (100.0%)108,311 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tucson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tucson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas73,096 (65.0%)34,984 (32.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,481 (1.3%)1,390 (1.3%)
Electricity35,484 (31.6%)69,502 (64.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene45 (0.0%)31 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke22 (0.0%)90 (0.1%)
All other Fuels1,665 (1.5%)723 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used665 (0.6%)1,591 (1.5%)
Total112,458 (100.0%)108,311 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tucson

Household Vehicle Usage in Tucson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,780 (3.4%)18,491 (17.1%)
1 Vehicle37,158 (33.0%)54,837 (50.6%)
2 Vehicles46,427 (41.3%)26,796 (24.7%)
3 or more Vehicles25,093 (22.3%)8,187 (7.6%)
Total112,458 (100.0%)108,311 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tucson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tucson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units41,48070,978
Median Property Value$198,700$227,700
Median Household Income$55,757$11,853
Monthly Housing Costs$479$2,015
Real Estate Taxes$1,604$2,882

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tucson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tucson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007,542 (18.2%)2,135 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,383 (8.2%)2,828 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99922,286 (53.7%)47,137 (66.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,332 (15.3%)15,383 (21.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,075 (2.6%)2,347 (3.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999488 (1.2%)557 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more374 (0.9%)591 (0.8%)
Total41,480 (100.0%)70,978 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tucson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tucson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,600 (6.3%)939 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,228 (15.0%)1,592 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,699 (11.3%)4,553 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,463 (13.2%)4,228 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,748 (18.7%)8,018 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,458 (13.2%)13,455 (19.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,313 (12.8%)12,703 (17.9%)
$150,000 or more3,971 (9.6%)14,576 (20.5%)
Total41,480 (100.0%)70,978 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tucson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tucson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14,290 (34.4%)81,744 (115.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,270 (15.1%)21,157 (29.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,042 (12.2%)17,829 (25.1%)
4.0x or more15,440 (37.2%)10,696 (15.1%)
Total41,480 (100.0%)70,978 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tucson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tucson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008,191 (19.8%)416 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4998,898 (21.4%)7,108 (10.0%)
$800 to $1,49919,902 (48.0%)20,014 (28.2%)
Total41,480 (100.0%)70,978 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tucson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tucson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tucson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years33,598 (94.2%)2,089 (5.9%)
6 to 18 Years76,818 (91.3%)7,356 (8.7%)
19 to 25 Years66,280 (83.2%)13,389 (16.8%)
26 to 34 Years58,178 (82.3%)12,483 (17.7%)
35 to 44 Years53,179 (85.1%)9,313 (14.9%)
45 to 54 Years45,359 (83.5%)8,988 (16.5%)
55 to 64 Years50,602 (89.6%)5,860 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years45,196 (99.3%)342 (0.7%)
75 Years and older34,201 (99.8%)85 (0.3%)
Total463,411 (88.5%)59,905 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tucson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tucson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born33,598 (94.2%)2,089 (5.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen76,818 (91.3%)7,356 (8.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen66,280 (83.2%)13,389 (16.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tucson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tucson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00075,097 (86.8%)11,465 (13.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99994,962 (84.0%)18,123 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99986,102 (86.3%)13,658 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99968,151 (90.8%)6,931 (9.2%)
$100,000 and over127,908 (93.6%)8,744 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tucson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tucson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 619,374 (54.3%)16,324 (45.7%)
6 to 18 Years39,437 (46.9%)41,939 (49.8%)
19 to 25 Years18,430 (23.1%)50,269 (63.1%)
25 to 34 Years19,376 (27.4%)41,657 (59.0%)
35 to 44 Years17,794 (28.5%)39,015 (62.4%)
45 to 54 Years13,295 (24.5%)34,664 (63.8%)
55 to 64 Years18,512 (32.8%)35,959 (63.7%)
65 to 74 Years43,512 (95.6%)19,813 (43.5%)
75 Years and over33,971 (99.1%)17,374 (50.7%)
Total223,701 (42.7%)297,014 (56.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tucson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tucson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years98 (0.6%)124 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years3,839 (9.5%)2,384 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years6,856 (8.5%)7,320 (9.1%)
35 to 64 Years13,893 (16.6%)15,166 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years6,305 (30.4%)6,691 (27.0%)
75 Years and over6,157 (44.8%)10,050 (48.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tucson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tucson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years98 (0.6%)106 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years407 (1.0%)352 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years725 (0.9%)863 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,618 (3.1%)2,271 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,700 (13.0%)1,664 (6.7%)
75 Years and over3,636 (26.5%)4,412 (21.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tucson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.1%)67 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years387 (0.9%)593 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years839 (1.0%)1,251 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,398 (2.9%)2,471 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,354 (6.5%)1,007 (4.1%)
75 Years and over1,044 (7.6%)1,994 (9.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tucson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,341 (8.2%)1,544 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years5,081 (6.3%)4,529 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years6,368 (7.6%)6,162 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,515 (7.3%)1,436 (5.8%)
75 Years and over1,623 (11.8%)3,090 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tucson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years433 (1.1%)187 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years998 (1.2%)1,364 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years7,150 (8.6%)8,423 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,713 (17.9%)4,850 (19.6%)
75 Years and over3,912 (28.5%)7,355 (35.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tucson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years632 (1.6%)443 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years597 (0.7%)521 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,506 (3.0%)2,367 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,045 (5.0%)912 (3.7%)
75 Years and over1,265 (9.2%)3,043 (14.8%)

Technology Access in Tucson

Computing Device Access in Tucson

Computing Device Access in Tucson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop169,97577.0%
Smartphone198,02689.7%
Tablet128,64658.3%
No Computing Device12,0235.4%
Total220,769100.0%

Internet Access in Tucson

Internet Access in Tucson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4050.2%
Broadband Home158,59271.8%
Cellular Data Only29,80413.5%
Satellite Internet11,3385.1%
No Internet25,49411.6%
Total220,769100.0%

Tucson Summary

Tucson, Arizona is a city located in the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States. It is the county seat of Pima County and the second largest city in Arizona. Tucson is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Phoenix and is the 33rd largest city in the United States.

History

Tucson was first settled by the Hohokam people in the 4th century AD. The Hohokam were a Native American tribe that lived in the area for centuries before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. The Spanish established a presidio in Tucson in 1775, and the city was incorporated in 1877. Tucson was an important stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route, and the city grew rapidly in the late 19th century.

Geography

Tucson is located in the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States. It is situated in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains and is surrounded by five mountain ranges. The city is located at an elevation of 2,389 feet above sea level. Tucson has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 70.5°F.

Economy

Tucson’s economy is largely based on the service industry, with the University of Arizona, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and Raytheon Missile Systems providing the largest sources of employment. The city is also home to several major corporations, including IBM, Honeywell, and Caterpillar. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with visitors drawn to the city’s many attractions, including the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, and the Pima Air & Space Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Tucson had a population of 520,116. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial groups being White (48.2%), Hispanic or Latino (41.3%), and Native American (4.2%). The median household income in Tucson is $45,890, and the median age is 32.7 years.
Tucson is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history and a bright future. It is home to a variety of industries, attractions, and people, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tucson?
Total Population of Tucson is 541,033.
What is the Total Male Population of Tucson?
Total Male Population of Tucson is 268,922.
What is the Total Female Population of Tucson?
Total Female Population of Tucson is 272,111.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tucson?
There are 98.83 Males per 100 Females in Tucson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tucson?
There are 101.19 Females per 100 Males in Tucson.
What is the Median Population Age in Tucson?
Median Population Age in Tucson is 33.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tucson
Average Family Size in Tucson is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tucson
Average Household Size in Tucson is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tucson?
Per Capita income in Tucson is $29,009.
What is the Median Family Income in Tucson?
Median Family Income in Tucson is $66,855.
What is the Median Household income in Tucson?
Median Household Income in Tucson is $52,049.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tucson?
Income or Wage Gap in Tucson is 16.3%.
Women in Tucson earn 83.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Tucson?
Family Income Deficit in Tucson is $11,584.
Families that are below poverty line in Tucson earn $11,584 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tucson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tucson is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tucson?
There are 274,746 People in the Labor Forcein in Tucson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tucson?
62.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Tucson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tucson?
Unemployment Rate in Tucson is 6.5%.