Tucson, Arizona

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
541,033
Population
$52,049
Median Income
$218,200
Home Value
33.9
Median Age

Demographics

Tucson has a population of 541,033 with a median age of 33.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
60.9%
Hispanic
44.8%
Black
4.8%
Asian
3.2%
Demographic Value
Total Population541,033
Median Age33.9
White60.9%
Black or African American4.8%
Asian3.2%
Hispanic or Latino44.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Tucson is $52,049, which is 30.7% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $29,009. The poverty rate is 19.6%.

$52,049
Median Household Income
$29,009
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Tucson is 6.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Tucson, 86.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11.7% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
86.6%
Bachelor's+
29.4%
Graduate+
11.7%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher86.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher29.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree11.7%

Housing

The median home value in Tucson is $218,200, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $991. The homeownership rate is 50.9%.

$218,200
Median Home Value
$991/mo
Median Rent
50.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$218,200
Median Monthly Rent$991
Homeownership Rate50.9%
Vacancy Rate9.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tucson, Arizona?
The population of Tucson, Arizona is 541,033 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tucson, Arizona?
The median household income in Tucson, Arizona is $52,049. This is 30.7% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Tucson, Arizona?
The median home value in Tucson, Arizona is $218,200. The median monthly rent is $991.
What percentage of people in Tucson have a college degree?
In Tucson, Arizona, 29.4% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 86.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Tucson, Arizona an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Tucson, Arizona is 4.2x (median home value $218,200 vs. median income $52,049), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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