Nogales is a city located in Santa Cruz County Arizona. Nogales has a 2024 population of 19,685. It is also the county seat of Santa Cruz County. Nogales is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,751 in 2020.
The average household income in Nogales is $60,620 with a poverty rate of 27.75%. The median age in Nogales is 36.6 years: 30.3 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nogales was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,839 | 44.73% |
| Two or more races | 8,666 | 43.85% |
| Other race | 2,024 | 10.24% |
| Black or African American | 110 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,783 | 2.88 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Married | 2,817 | 3.65 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 2,017 | 1.09 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Female | 1,515 | 3.78 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 434 | 3.06 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
47.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,984 | 15.42% |
| Associates Degree | 791 | 6.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,435 | 11.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 760 | 5.91% |
| High School Graduate | 3,228 | 25.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,086 | 16.21% |
| Some College | 2,582 | 20.07% |
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 | 12,087 | 8,052 | 1,759 |
| 2+ Races | 5,352 | 3,591 | 936 |
| Other Race | 1,407 | 976 | 114 |
| White | 436 | 414 | 220 |
| Black | 93 | 68 | 0 |
| Native American | 85 | 60 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,393 | $42,917 | $45,744 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,833 | $56,542 | $47,875 |
| High School Graduate | $29,313 | $31,975 | $20,516 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,420 | $26,476 | $15,791 |
| Overall | $30,738 | $32,703 | $28,185 |
| Some College | $31,742 | $35,817 | $30,787 |
$30,738
Average Earnings
$32,703
Average Male
$28,185
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
6.8% of Nogales residents speak only English, while 93.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 93.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,715 | 5,357 | 28.62% |
| Multiple | 8,664 | 2,007 | 23.16% |
| Other | 2,024 | 635 | 31.37% |
| White | 451 | 61 | 13.53% |
| Native | 92 | 36 | 39.13% |
| Black | 92 | 33 | 35.87% |
| Asian | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
27.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.37%
Male Poverty Rate
29.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nogales is Asian, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nogales is White, with 13.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.71% |
| High School | 24.17% |
| Some College | 19.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.15% |
| Female Employed | 20.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.65% |
| Male Employed | 15.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,518 | $72,639 |
| Households | $36,682 | $60,620 |
| Married Families | $53,671 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,895 | $26,506 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
423
Number of Veterans
363
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
| 35 to 54 | 127 |
| 75+ | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 358 | 2.57% |
| White | 234 | 3.45% |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 1.89% |
| Other Race | 39 | 2.46% |
| Black | 31 | 33.33% |
| Asian | 1 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
13.1%
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
46.63%
Born in Nogales
55.31%
Native Born
44.69%
Foreign Born
20.88%
Non Citizen
23.8%
Naturalized
55.31% of Nogales residents were born in the United States, with 46.63% having been born in Arizona. 20.88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,604 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 19,620 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 19,636 | -17 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 19,653 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 19,669 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 19,685 | -17 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 19,702 | -104 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 19,806 | 87 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 19,719 | -32 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 19,751 | -451 | -2.23% |
| 2019 | 20,202 | 40 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 20,162 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 20,239 | 44 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 20,195 | -92 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 20,287 | -94 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 20,381 | -195 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 20,576 | -213 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 20,789 | -67 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 20,856 | 51 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 20,805 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,878 | 1,389 | 7.13% |
| 1990 | 19,489 | 3,806 | 24.27% |
| 1980 | 15,683 | 6,737 | 75.31% |
| 1970 | 8,946 | 1,660 | 22.78% |
| 1960 | 7,286 | 1,133 | 18.41% |
| 1950 | 6,153 | 1,018 | 19.82% |
| 1940 | 5,135 | -871 | -14.5% |
| 1930 | 6,006 | -2,454 | -29.01% |
| 1920 | 8,460 | 4,946 | 140.75% |
| 1910 | 3,514 | 2,314 | 192.83% |
| 1900 | 1,200 | -18,404 | -93.88% |