Nogales is a city located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Nogales has a 2026 population of 20,072. It is also the county seat of Santa Cruz County. Nogales is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,750 in 2020.
The median household income in Nogales is $43,214 with a poverty rate of 27.99%. The median age in Nogales is 36.4 years: 32 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.4 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 32 years
There are 14,745 adults, (3,726 of whom are seniors) in Nogales.
Female: 10,677 (53.8%)
Male: 9,164 (46.2%)
The racial composition of Nogales includes 18.49% White, 16.37% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 12,686 | 63.94% |
| White | 3,669 | 18.49% |
| Other race | 3,248 | 16.37% |
| Native American | 131 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 0.21% |
Nogales ' average per capita income is $33,642. Household income levels show a median of $43,214. The poverty rate stands at 27.99%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $56,905 | - |
| Families | $49,776 | $68,640 |
| Households | $43,214 | $59,963 |
| Non Families | $19,034 | $32,548 |
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