Tucson Population
Tucson is a city in the U.S state of Arizona, second largest and is located in Pima County in Southwestern Arizona. and is 116 miles southeast of Phoenix and 69 miles north of the Mexico border. Tucson population in 2023 is estimated to be 551,789, covers area 240.79 sq mi (623.65 sq km). In 1775 when Hugo O'Conor founded the city, then part of Mexico, later became part of US territory, after the Gadsden Purchase of 1854. Tucson was the capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1889, but has since been replaced by the city of Phoenix. Tucson is the Spanish word meaning base of the black hill, is commonly known as "The Old Pueblo", and recently it is Optics Valley. Tucson popular attractions are the breathtaking national parks, monuments and wilderness areas. Crime rates aside, Tucson is an extremely popular place to live. Residents can explore the Saguaro National Park, hike the trails at the Sabino Canyon, and star gaze at Kitt Peak National Observatory. In 2015 estimated population of the entire Tucson metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was 980,263. The Greater Tucson or Tucson metropolitan MSA forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area (CSA).
Below is the Tucson population by year:
Year | Population | Change % |
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2010 | 527,167 | |
2011 | 530,624 | 0.66 |
2012 | 531,817 | 0.22 |
2013 | 532,956 | 0.21 |
2014 | 534,870 | 0.36 |
2015 | 535,772 | 0.17 |
2016 | 537,831 | 0.38 |
2017 | 541,779 | 0.73 |
2018 | 545,975 | 0.77 |
2019 | 548,073 | 0.38 |
2020 | 542,629 | -0.99 |
2021 * | 543,215 | 0.108 |
2022 * | 549,781 | 1.21 |
2023 * | 551,789 | 0.37 |
Year | Tucson Population |
1950 | 76,957 |
1955 | 120,022 |
1960 | 209,185 |
1965 | 253,716 |
1970 | 288,554 |
1975 | 352,425 |
1980 | 435,886 |
1985 | 501,000 |
1990 | 568,364 |
1995 | 635,480 |
2000 | 708,695 |
2005 | 770,236 |
2010 | 833,267 |
2011 | 846,482 |
2015 | 901,475 |
2020* | 971,124 |
2025* | 1,024,162 |
2035* | 1,121,839 |
Tucson Metropolitan
According to US estimated 2019 census, The population of Greater Tucson or Tucson metropolitan in 2019 is 1,093,777, ranks fifty-fourth in US Combined Statical Areas(Tucson-Nogales, AZ CSA). The Tucson metropolitan or Greater Tucson area consisted of 48 areas of Pima County and the city and suburbs of Nogales. Nogales is a city in Santa Cruz County, covering city area of 20.83 sq miles, Arizona and is only about 60 miles south of Tucson on Interstate 19. Nogales forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area. Major incorporated suburbs of Tucson include Oro Valley and Marana northwest of the city, Sahuarita south of the city, and South Tucson in an enclave south of downtown. Towns outside the Tucson metro area include Benson to the southeast, Catalina and Oracle to the north, and Green Valley to the south. The Tucson metro region covers Pima County, Tucson is the largest city in the area, other communities include Ajo, Arivaca, Casas Adobes, Catalina, Flowing Wells, Green Valley, Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, Tanque Verde, Midvale Park, Tortolita and Vail.Tucson Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, population of Tucson by age is 548,082, out of these 274,387 are male, 273,695 are female, The sex ratio of Tucson is 100. The median age of the Tucson population is 34.5, Tucson population by age are, under 18 years is 109,425, 16 years and over is 450,072, 18 years and over is 438,657, 21 years and over is 404,552, 65 years and over is 101,248. 50.1% are male, 49.9% are female, 20.0% are under 18 years old, 82.1% are 16 years and over, 80.0% are 18 years and over, 73.8% are 21 years and over, 15.3% are 65 years and over. There are total 243,941 housing units, The voting population of Tucson are 390,747, out of these 194,222 are male voters, 196,525 are female voters, 49.7% are male, 50.3% are female. Tucson population in 2022 is estimated to be 549,781, and in 2021 is estimated to be 543,215.
Age Group | Population | Percent |
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0 -5 | 30,152 | 5.5% |
5 - 9 | 30,908 | 5.6% |
10 - 14 | 29,762 | 5.4% |
15 - 19 | 40,059 | 7.3% |
20 - 24 | 61,744 | 11.3% |
25 - 34 | 85,337 | 15.6% |
35 - 44 | 66,681 | 12.2% |
45 - 54 | 58,814 | 10.7% |
55 - 59 | 30,860 | 5.6% |
60 - 64 | 29,822 | 5.4% |
65 - 74 | 48,437 | 8.8% |
75 - 84 | 24,948 | 4.6% |
85 and over | 10,558 | 1.9% |
Tucson Population by Race
White Population
White population in Tucson, Arizona are 394,079, percentage wise 71.9 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Tucson, Arizona are 28,528, percentage wise 5.2 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Tucson, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Tucson are 17,344, percentage wise 3.2 percent are asians, out of these 2,304 are Asian Indians, 4,958 are Chinese, 2,851 are Filipinos, 815 are Japanese, 1,649 are Korean, 2,627 are Vietnamese and 2,140 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Tucson, Arizona are 248,875. Percentage wise 45.4 percent are hispanics, out of these 223,205 are Mexican people, 4,802 are Puerto Ricans, 1,731 are Cubans, and 19,137 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
Population by Race | 548,082 | Percent |
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White | 394,079 | 71.9% |
Black or African American | 28,528 | 5.2% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 20,580 | 3.8% |
Chippewa tribal grouping | 63 | 0.0% |
Navajo tribal grouping | 2,162 | 0.4% |
Asian Population | 17,344 | 3.2% |
Asian Indian | 2,304 | 0.4% |
Chinese | 4,958 | 0.9% |
Filipino | 2,851 | 0.5% |
Japanese | 815 | 0.1% |
Other Asian Population | 2,140 | |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,733 | 0.3% |
Hispanic or Latino | 248,875 | 45.4% |
Mexican | 223,205 | 40.7% |
Puerto Rican | 4,802 | 0.9% |
Cuban | 1,731 | 0.3% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 19,137 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
Total Tucson native population is 458,657, out of these 247,180 born in the Arizona state and 201,809 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 89,425, out of these 37,575 are Naturalised US citizen, 3,954 are in Europe, 6,915 in Asia, 2,931 in Africa, 23,076 in Latin America and 699 in Northern America. Total Foreigners who are non US citizens living in Tucson are 51,850, out of these 2,064 are from Europe, 8,718 are from Asia, 4,311 from Africa, 35,177 are from Latin America and 913 are from Northern America.
Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
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Native | 458,657 |
Born in state of residence | 247,180 |
Born in other state in the United States | 201,809 |
Northeast | 34,455 |
Midwest | 60,077 |
South | 37,805 |
West | 69,472 |
Born outside the United States | 9,668 |
Puerto Rico | 1,380 |
U.S. Island Areas | 297 |
Born abroad of American parent(s) | 7,991 |
Foreign born | |
Born outside of United States | 89,425 |
Naturalized U.S. citizen | 37,575 |
Europe | 3,954 |
Asia | 6,915 |
Africa | 2,931 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 23,076 |
Northern America | 699 |
Foreigner | |
Not a U.S. citizen | 51,850 |
Europe | 2,064 |
Asia | 8,718 |
Africa | 4,311 |
Oceania | 667 |
Latin America | 35,177 |
Northern America | 913 |
Tucson Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Tucson, Arizona are 243,941, Occupied housing units are 217,993, Rental vacancy rate is 6. Percentage of occupancy is 89, 44.07% of houses are owner occupied and 45.29% of houses are renter occupied in Tucson. There are 50.89 percent of one-unit detached, 7.08 percent of one-units attached, 3.75 percent of two-unit houses, 4.33 percent of three or four unit homes. 6.91 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 38.28 percent are available with one vehicle, 28.26 percent are available with two vehicles, 13.34 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 9.48 percent are no vehicles available.
Housing | Units |
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Total housing units | 243,941 |
Occupied housing units | 217,993 |
Occupied housing units percent | 89 |
Rental vacancy rate | 6 |
Structure Type | Units |
1-unit, detached | 124,148 |
1-unit attached | 17,262 |
2 units | 9,140 |
3 or 4 units | 10,555 |
Mobile home | 16,865 |
Boat, RV, van, etc. | 334 |
Owner-occupied | 107,516 |
Renter-occupied | 110,477 |
Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 3 |
Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2 |
Tucson Housing Market
The median value of housing in Tucson, Arizona is $172,700, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 5.03 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 3.76 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 7.13 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 11.50 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 11.29 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 4.24 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 0.76 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.36 percent are over one million and above.
Housing unit value | Units |
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Less than $50,000 | 12,262 |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 9,171 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 17,398 |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 28,056 |
$200,000 to $299,999 | 27,547 |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 10,350 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | 1,856 |
$1,000,000 or more | 876 |
Median (dollars) | 172,700 |
Tucson Housing Mortgage
The Tucson median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,196, 0.24 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 8.03 percent pay between $500 to $999, 11.70 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 5.44 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 1.28 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 0.51 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 0.27 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $418, 2.22 percent of homes pay less than $250, 5.30 percent pays between $250 to $399, 5.58 percent pay between $400 to $599, 2.31 percent pays between $600 to $799, 0.62 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 0.21 pays between $1000 or more.
Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
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Less than $500 | 580 |
$500 to $999 | 19,582 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 28,539 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 13,279 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 3,124 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 1,248 |
$3,000 or more | 654 |
Median (dollars) | 1,196 |
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
Less than $250 | 5,410 |
$250 to $399 | 12,922 |
$400 to $599 | 13,624 |
$600 to $799 | 5,645 |
$800 to $999 | 1,512 |
$1,000 or more | 503 |
Median (dollars) | 418 |
Tucson Rental
Total number of Tucson rental homes or apartments are 110,477, occupied by Renter, The median value of Tucson average rental rate is $846. 8.33 percent of homes are under $500, 54.50 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 31.60 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 0.96 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.50 percent are above $3000.
Rental | Units |
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Less than $500 | 9,201 |
$500 to $999 | 60,206 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 28,773 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 6,138 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 412 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 649 |
$3,000 or more | 548 |
Median (dollars) | 846 |
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