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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

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%

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