Drexel Heights is a CDP located in Pima County Arizona. Drexel Heights has a 2024 population of 30,672. Drexel Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually but its population has decreased by -0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,780 in 2020.
The average household income in Drexel Heights is $81,600 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in Drexel Heights is 35.7 years: 37.1 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Drexel Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,878 | 45.87% |
| Other race | 9,622 | 31.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,522 | 14.95% |
| Native American | 1,365 | 4.51% |
| Black or African American | 709 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,796 | 3.07 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 4,814 | 3.5 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 2,191 | 1.25 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Female | 1,685 | 3.93 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 1,106 | 3.51 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
3.4
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,981 | 10.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,879 | 9.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,947 | 10.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 960 | 5.04% |
| High School Graduate | 5,669 | 29.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,143 | 6.01% |
| Some College | 5,455 | 28.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,194 | 11,458 | 1,644 |
| Other Race | 5,838 | 4,386 | 637 |
| White | 3,933 | 3,588 | 928 |
| 2+ Races | 2,795 | 2,457 | 466 |
| Native American | 774 | 675 | 97 |
| Black | 399 | 399 | 135 |
| Asian | 153 | 142 | 65 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,250 | $68,750 | $49,091 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $91,786 | $62,946 |
| High School Graduate | $34,550 | $37,462 | $31,944 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,250 | $40,585 | $24,537 |
| Overall | $41,180 | $45,982 | $35,964 |
| Some College | $42,030 | $46,758 | $35,189 |
$41,180
Average Earnings
$45,982
Average Male
$35,964
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.48% of Drexel Heights residents speak only English, while 54.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24,047 | 3,839 | 15.96% |
| Other | 9,579 | 1,766 | 18.44% |
| White | 4,657 | 782 | 16.79% |
| Multiple | 4,516 | 389 | 8.61% |
| Native | 1,342 | 178 | 13.26% |
| Asian | 153 | 33 | 21.57% |
| Black | 676 | 31 | 4.59% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.12%
Male Poverty Rate
17.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Drexel Heights is Asian, with 21.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Drexel Heights is Black, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.64% |
| High School | 16.26% |
| Some College | 10.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.41% |
| Female Employed | 6.55% |
| Male Employed | 5.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,725 | $84,551 |
| Households | $72,567 | $81,600 |
| Married Families | $87,569 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,692 | $52,558 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,998
Number of Veterans
1,651
Male Veterans
347
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 718 |
| Vietnam | 608 |
| First Gulf War | 369 |
| Korea | 96 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 564 |
| 65 to 74 | 562 |
| 18 to 34 | 331 |
| 75+ | 297 |
| 55 to 64 | 244 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,272 | 7.48% |
| White | 1,104 | 10.32% |
| 2+ Races | 391 | 12% |
| Other Race | 303 | 4.42% |
| Native American | 122 | 13.83% |
| Black | 78 | 19.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.55%
Born in Drexel Heights
83.75%
Native Born
16.25%
Foreign Born
6.32%
Non Citizen
9.93%
Naturalized
83.75% of Drexel Heights residents were born in the United States, with 63.55% having been born in Arizona. 6.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,672 | 209 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 30,463 | 209 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 30,254 | -345 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 30,599 | -181 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 30,780 | 1,212 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 29,568 | 54 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 29,514 | 1,327 | 4.71% |
| 2017 | 28,187 | 906 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 27,281 | -952 | -3.37% |
| 2015 | 28,233 | -58 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 28,291 | 41 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 28,250 | -24 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 28,274 | -563 | -1.95% |
| 2011 | 28,837 | 1,088 | 3.92% |
| 2010 | 27,749 | 0 | 0% |