Tucson, AZ

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

1.04M

0.329% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.9

0.517% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.1%

5.15% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,215

7.62% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$217,700

9.18% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

457,733

1.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tucson, AZ had a population of 1.04M people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $59,215. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tucson, AZ declined from 1.04M to 1.04M, a −0.329% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,023 to $59,215, a 7.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucson, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.4%), White (Hispanic) (19.2%), Other (Hispanic) (8.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.06%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%).

None of the households in Tucson, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Tucson, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tucson, AZ are University of Arizona (11,808 degrees awarded in 2021), Pima Community College (3,708 degrees), and Pima Medical Institute-Tucson (1,227 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tucson, AZ was $217,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.2%.

Most people in Tucson, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Tucson, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Tucson, AZ borders Nogales, AZ, Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ, Safford, AZ, Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ, and Yuma, AZ.

About the photo: Sonoran Desert

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United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Tucson, AZ is home to a population of 1.04M people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.2% of Tucson, AZ residents were born outside of the country (126k people).

In 2021, there were 2.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (522k people) in Tucson, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 199k White (Hispanic) and 92.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%

2021 Citizenship

93.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.2% of Tucson, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tucson, AZ was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tucson, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tucson, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
522k ± 957
White (Hispanic)
199k ± 4.8k
Other (Hispanic)
92.8k ± 4.46k

38%

Hispanic Population

393k people

38% of the people in Tucson, AZ are hispanic (393k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tucson, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
498,978 ± 16,720 people
India
42,199 ± 5,028 people
Canada
40,798 ± 4,945 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 498,978 Arizona residents, followed by India with 42,199 and Canada with 40,798.

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

126k people

12.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

129k people

As of 2021, 12.2% of Tucson, AZ residents (126k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tucson, AZ was 12.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tucson, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
27,975 ± 1,173
Gulf War (2001-)
20,566 ± 1,387
Gulf War (1990s)
11,053 ± 935

Tucson, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tucson, AZ employs 458k people. The largest industries in Tucson, AZ are Health Care & Social Assistance (67,881 people), Retail Trade (53,180 people), and Educational Services (50,692 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,871), Manufacturing ($65,783), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,615).

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,181. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

458k

2021 Value

± 5,653

1.27%

1 Year growth

± 1.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tucson, AZ grew at a rate of 1.27%, from 452k employees to 458k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tucson, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (58,161 people), Sales & Related Occupations (44,655 people), and Management Occupations (42,405 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tucson, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

458k

2021 Value

± 5,653

1.27%

1 Year growth

± 1.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tucson, AZ grew at a rate of 1.27%, from 452k employees to 458k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tucson, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (67,881 people), Retail Trade (53,180 people), and Educational Services (50,692 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tucson, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Tucson, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,050

Median earning men ± $664

$31,679

Median earning women ± $467

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($70,595), Public Administration ($63,386), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,430).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($50,663), Public Administration ($44,734), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

10,800
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
5,165
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
5,164
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$8.01M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$6.65M
Manufacturing
$2.71M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $32B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($21.3B) and Mixed freight ($18.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Arizona

$464B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

114% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 114% to $464B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$30.8B
Texas
$14B
New Mexico
$5.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $30.8B, followed by Texas with $14B and New Mexico and $5.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Tucson, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Until 2022; Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Tucson, AZ awarded 17,826 degrees. The student population of Tucson, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 28,684 male students and 40,194 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tucson, AZ are White (8,056 and 48%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5,642 and 33.6%), Asian (839 and 5%), and Black or African American (723 and 4.31%).

The largest universities in Tucson, AZ by number of degrees awarded are University of Arizona (11,808 and 66.2%), Pima Community College (3,708 and 20.8%), and Pima Medical Institute-Tucson (1,227 and 6.88%).

The most popular majors in Tucson, AZ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,796 and 10.1%), Registered Nursing (634 and 3.56%), and General Psychology (487 and 2.73%).

The median tuition cost in Tucson, AZ for a public four year colleges is $10,990 for in-state students and $33,739 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Tucson, AZ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 68,878 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 68,878 students enrolled in Tucson, AZ, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 30,549 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
473 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
296 degree-majors awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
294 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tucson, AZ was General Psychology with 473 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tucson, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arizona
11,808 degrees awarded
Pima Community College
3,708 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
1,227 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arizona with 11,808 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,320 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tucson, AZ, which is 0.697 times less than the 10,506 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,056 degrees mean that there were 1.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 5,642 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,666) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,414) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.969% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.42M), High School or Equivalent (1.37M), and Bachelors Degree (979k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tucson, AZ was $217,700 in 2021, which is 0.889 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $199,400 to $217,700, a 9.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Tucson, AZ is 64.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tucson, AZ have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tucson, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tucson, AZ is $59,215. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Tucson, AZ was Maricopa County, AZ with a value of $72,944, followed by Greenlee County, AZ and Pinal County, AZ, with respective values of $67,723 and $65,488.

Housing

Property

$217,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,007

$267,835

Median Property Taxes

±$3,751

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tucson, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tucson, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.2%

Homeownership

2021

67.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.2% of the housing units in Tucson, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tucson, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tucson, AZ was Maricopa County, AZ with a value of $72,944, followed by Greenlee County, AZ and Pinal County, AZ, with respective values of $67,723 and $65,488.

The following map shows all of the counties in Tucson, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,215

Median Household Income

± $923

417k

Number of Households

± 5,148

In 2021, the median household income of the 417k households in Tucson, AZ grew to $59,215 from the previous year's value of $55,023.

The following chart displays the households in Tucson, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tucson, AZ is from Arizona.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2021, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.353% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.4%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (9.71%)

In 2021, 73.4% of workers in Tucson, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tucson, AZ have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Tucson, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tucson, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tucson, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tucson, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tucson, AZ (152k out of 1.01M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tucson, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.1% of the population of Tucson, AZ has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 3.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1499 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1523 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1585 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 662 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

1,499 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,499 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,523 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Arizona in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.95%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

3.16%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tucson, AZ grew by 0.3% from 8.92% to 8.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tucson, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.