Tucson, AZ
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.9.20)
AGE IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 61,919 | 11.3% |
25 to 29 years | 46,631 | 8.5% |
30 to 34 years | 36,285 | 6.6% |
35 to 39 years | 33,924 | 6.2% |
40 to 44 years | 31,694 | 5.8% |
45 to 49 years | 29,797 | 5.5% |
50 to 54 years | 26,625 | 4.9% |
55 to 59 years | 31,014 | 5.7% |
60 to 64 years | 29,707 | 5.4% |
65 to 69 years | 29,755 | 5.4% |
70 to 74 years | 18,608 | 3.4% |
75 to 79 years | 13,135 | 2.4% |
80 to 84 years | 9,949 | 1.8% |
85+ years | 9,359 | 1.7% |
The median age in Tucson is 33.5 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 380,776 | 69.7% |
Black or African American | 31,817 | 5.8% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 24,125 | 4.4% |
Asian | 17,373 | 3.2% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,229 | 0.2% |
Other | 55,744 | 10.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 20,458 | 5.8% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 34,823 | 9.8% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 82,862 | 23.3% |
Some college, no degree | 93,379 | 26.3% |
Associate’s degree | 26,811 | 7.5% |
Bachelor’s degree | 59,204 | 16.7% |
Graduate or professional degree | 37,920 | 10.7% |
High school graduate or higher | 300,176 | 84.4% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 97,124 | 27.3% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 258,333 | 72.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 10.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 13.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 8.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% |
$200,000 or more | 1.8% |
Median household income: $41,625
Mean household income: $55,689
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $19,374 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $25,050 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $30,352 |
Bachelor’s degree | $39,770 |
Graduate or professional degree | $50,284 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 457,260 | NA |
Never married | 197,819 | 43.3% |
Now married (except separated) | 159,627 | 34.9% |
Separated | 8,931 | 2.0% |
Widowed | 24,718 | 5.4% |
Divorced | 66,165 | 14.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 120,564 | 23.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Owner-occupied housing units | 105,368 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 105,448 |
Single-family detached units | 128,031 |
Homeownership rate | 50.0% |
Vacancy rate | 11.5% |
Renters rate | 50.0% |
Average housing value | $164,712 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $801 |
Average rent | $761 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Average income | $55,689 |
Average household size | 2.43 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 61.6% |
Percent disabled | 15.2% |
Percent with health coverage | 88.0% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 22.4 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 3.8% |
Percent veterans | 9.1% |
Percent foreign born | 15.2% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 8.7% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $50,694.51 |
Alcoholic beverages | $389.75 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $231.65 |
Beer consumed away from home | $68.16 |
Wine consumed away from home | $33.01 |
Apparel & services | $1,491.04 |
Men’s apparel | $291.17 |
Women’s apparel | $491.01 |
Children’s apparel | $229.04 |
Boys’ apparel | $76.93 |
Girls’ apparel | $86.13 |
Footwear | $343.27 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $2,560.36 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $264.43 |
Dining out – Lunch | $801.04 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,181.33 |
Education | $1,027.70 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,169.60 |
Club membership fees | $150.33 |
Dating services | $0.57 |
Pet food | $173.98 |
Pet services | $42.83 |
Food consumed at home | $3,593.94 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $470.37 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $366.24 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $701.02 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $801.30 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $354.91 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,255.01 |
Health care | $3,960.88 |
Medical services | $732.12 |
Nonprescription drugs | $98.57 |
Household Services | $1,358.74 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $48.36 |
Lawn and garden services | $284.89 |
Housekeeping services | $112.89 |
PC repair | $4.76 |
Housing | $16,061.74 |
Home improvements | $1,620.56 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,371.70 |
Phone services | $1,236.22 |
Water | $497.15 |
Life and other insurance | $281.31 |
Pensions and social security | $5,279.89 |
Personal care products and services | $612.48 |
Hair care products | $74.50 |
Personal care products | $258.04 |
Local transportation | $5,942.90 |
Gasoline | $1,568.01 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $815.79 |
Travel | $1,440.80 |
Airline fares | $354.14 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $17.19 |
Lodging on trips | $385.75 |
Food and drink on trips | $350.83 |
Entertainment on trips | $122.02 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN PIMA COUNTY (home to TUCSON, ARIZONA)
% with any debt in collections | 32% |
Average debt in collections | $1,797 |
% with medical debt in collections | 15% |
Average medical debt in collections | $697 |
% with student loan debt | 15% |
Average student loan debt | $16,170 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $155 |
% with auto debt | 30% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 13,467 | 5.1% |
February 2019 | 12,574 | 4.7% |
March 2019 | 12,649 | 4.7% |
April 2019 | 11,690 | 4.4% |
May 2019 | 12,138 | 4.5% |
June 2019 | 13,292 | 5.0% |
July 2019 | 13,371 | 5.0% |
August 2019 | 12,800 | 4.8% |
September 2019 | 12,045 | 4.5% |
October 2019 | 12,034 | 4.5% |
November 2019 | 11,526 | 4.3% |
December 2019 | 11,672 | 4.3% |
January 2020 | 12,809 | 4.7% |
February 2020 | 12,146 | 4.4% |
March 2020 | 16,999 | 6.3% |
April 2020 | 37,191 | 13.8% |
May 2020 | 24,940 | 9.2% |
June 2020 | 29,196 | 10.9% |
July 2020 | 31,862 | 11.7% |
August 2020 | 17,074 | 6.6% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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