Sun City, Arizona Population 2022
Sun City is a city located in Maricopa County Arizona. Sun City has a 2020 population of 38,877. Sun City is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 3.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,499 in 2010.
The average household income in Sun City is $53,493 with a poverty rate of 9.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,132 per month, and the median house value is $171,300. The median age in Sun City is 73 years, 72.8 years for males, and 73.1 years for females.
Sun City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sun Citywas:
- White: 94.01%
- Two or more races: 1.92%
- Black or African American: 1.74%
- Asian: 0.96%
- Other race: 0.75%
- Native American: 0.58%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,558 | 94.01% |
| Black or African American | 677 | 1.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 224 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 375 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 293 | 0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 748 | 1.92% |
Sun City Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,081 | 1.67 | 82.7 |
| Married | 10,053 | 2.16 | 89.1 |
| Male | 329 | 2.89 | 83.6 |
| Female | 815 | 2.93 | 79.9 |
| Non Family | 11,884 | 1.14 | 77.5 |
2.22
Average Family Size
1.67
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 797 | 2.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,910 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 12,042 | 31.60% |
| Some College | 10,565 | 27.72% |
| Associates Degree | 3,320 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,424 | 14.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,054 | 10.64% |
Sun City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Asian | 375 | 278 | 120 |
| White | 35,222 | 33,070 | 9,090 |
| Black | 649 | 562 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 588 | 585 | 84 |
| Native American | 224 | 150 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 1,425 | 1,109 | 67 |
| Other Race | 293 | 195 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Sun City Language by Age
Sun City Language
94.44% of Sun City residents speak only English, while 5.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
Sun City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 739 | 268 | 36.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,520 | 366 | 24.08% |
| Asian | 375 | 81 | 21.60% |
| Black | 664 | 100 | 15.06% |
| White | 35,531 | 3,211 | 9.04% |
| Other | 43 | NaN% |
9.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.68%
Male Poverty Rate
10.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sun City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sun City is Multiple, with 36.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sun City is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.38%.
Sun City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Sun City Married by Age and Sex
Sun City Marriage
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 55-64.
Sun City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,605 | 18.17% |
| Black | 181 | 27.89% |
| Asian | 32 | 8.53% |
| Other Race | 85 | 29.01% |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 20.65% |
| Hispanic | 369 | 25.12% |
Sun City Veterans by Education
5.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
18.4%
Labor Force Participation
17.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
6.88%
Born in Sun City
94.06%
Native Born
5.94%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
4.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.06% of Sun City residents were born in the United States, with 6.88% having been born in Arizona. 1.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,499 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 38,329 | 830 | 2.21% |
| 2012 | 37,841 | -488 | -1.27% |
| 2013 | 38,115 | 274 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 38,622 | 507 | 1.33% |
| 2015 | 39,111 | 489 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 39,363 | 252 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 39,000 | -363 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 39,348 | 348 | 0.89% |
| 2019 | 38,877 | -471 | -1.20% |
| 2020 | 38,877 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 38,877 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 38,877 | 0.00% |