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 2025 population of 4,457. South Tucson is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,616 in 2020.

The average household income in South Tucson is $57,390 with a poverty rate of 35.15%. The median age in South Tucson is 36.1 years: 35.9 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Tucson includes 32.3% White, 22.89% Native American, 22.78% other race, 3.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Native American

Other race

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,486	32.3%
Native American	1,053	22.89%
Other race	1,048	22.78%
Two or more races	854	18.56%
Black or African American	143	3.11%
Asian	17	0.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

South Tucson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Tucson's average per capita income is $28,974. Household income levels show a median of $33,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.15%.

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	$55,130	-
Families	$43,347	$66,783
Households	$33,734	$57,390
Non Families	$16,660	$22,179

$28,974

Average Income

$33,734

Median Household Income

35.15%

Poverty Rate