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South Tucson

County:
Pima County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.027
State:
Arizona

South Tucson is a city located in Pima County, Arizona. South Tucson has a 2026 population of 4,494. South Tucson is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,616 in 2020.

The median household income in South Tucson is $33,598 with a poverty rate of 30.4%. The median age in South Tucson is 41.7 years: 39.8 years for males, and 42.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.6 males.

4.5K
Total Population
4,376
Density (mi²)
-20 -0.44%
Growth

South Tucson Population

South Tucson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,494-20-0.44%
20254,514-21-0.46%
20244,535-9-0.2%
20234,544-5-0.11%
20224,549-22-0.48%
20214,571-41-0.89%
20204,616-1,110-19.39%
20195,726340.6%
20185,692240.42%
20175,668160.28%
20165,652140.25%
20155,638-11-0.19%
20145,649450.8%
20135,604-10-0.18%
20125,614-21-0.37%
20115,635-8-0.14%
20105,643-9-0.16%
20005,4903977.8%
19905,093-1,461-22.29%
19806,5543345.37%
19706,220-784-11.19%
19607,00400%

Median Age

Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 39.8 years

South Tucson Adults

There are 3,410 adults, (645 of whom are seniors) in South Tucson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,181 (47.9%)
Male: 2,369 (52.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Tucson includes 34.48% other race, 26.48% White, 10.77% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,56934.48%
White1,20526.48%
Two or more races1,16525.6%
Native American49010.77%
Black or African American1072.35%
Asian140.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,54834.02%
Two or more races1,12024.62%
White82118.04%
Native American3587.87%
Asian50.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3848.44%
Native American1322.9%
Black or African American1072.35%
Two or more races450.99%
Other race210.46%
Asian90.2%

South Tucson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Tucson 's average per capita income is $33,666. Household income levels show a median of $33,598. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$54,219-
Families$45,738$62,137
Households$33,598$51,942
Non Families$20,399$23,677

$33,666

Average Income

$33,598

Median Household Income

30.4%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)