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 $82,612 with a poverty rate of 14.87%. The median age in Drexel Heights is 37 years: 38.6 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Drexel Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,566 | 41.85% |
| Other race | 9,263 | 33.52% |
| Two or more races | 4,795 | 17.35% |
| Native American | 1,162 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 654 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.71% |
| 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 | 9,312 | 2.95 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Married | 4,497 | 3.38 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 2,210 | 1.28 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 1,613 | 3.85 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 992 | 3.3 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,867 | 10.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,766 | 9.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,178 | 12.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 854 | 4.79% |
| High School Graduate | 5,355 | 30.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 880 | 4.94% |
| Some College | 4,928 | 27.64% |
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 | 12,238 | 9,811 | 1,629 |
| Other Race | 5,863 | 4,362 | 697 |
| White | 4,625 | 4,336 | 1,022 |
| 2+ Races | 2,996 | 2,630 | 510 |
| Native American | 577 | 539 | 137 |
| Black | 433 | 433 | 138 |
| Asian | 170 | 161 | 75 |
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 44.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,447 | $68,056 | $51,954 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,270 | $94,375 | $67,031 |
| High School Graduate | $37,424 | $46,961 | $35,613 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,260 | $41,477 | $23,486 |
| Overall | $45,238 | $49,521 | $38,722 |
| Some College | $45,505 | $50,784 | $36,685 |
$45,238
Average Earnings
$49,521
Average Male
$38,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.3% of Drexel Heights residents speak only English, while 49.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,650 | 2,996 | 14.51% |
| Other | 9,238 | 1,685 | 18.24% |
| White | 5,432 | 856 | 15.76% |
| Multiple | 4,781 | 350 | 7.32% |
| Asian | 191 | 91 | 47.64% |
| Native | 1,056 | 78 | 7.39% |
| Black | 625 | 55 | 8.8% |
14.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.11%
Male Poverty Rate
16.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Drexel Heights is Asian, with 47.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Drexel Heights is Multiple, with 7.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.13% |
| High School | 13.58% |
| Some College | 12.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.82% |
| Female Employed | 6.88% |
| Male Employed | 4.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,440 | $87,288 |
| Households | $75,152 | $82,612 |
| Married Families | $89,165 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,599 | $53,303 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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
1,804
Number of Veterans
1,447
Male Veterans
357
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 632 |
| Vietnam | 538 |
| First Gulf War | 400 |
| Korea | 88 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 503 |
| 35 to 54 | 499 |
| 75+ | 345 |
| 18 to 34 | 259 |
| 55 to 64 | 198 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,045 | 7.08% |
| White | 927 | 9.87% |
| Other Race | 379 | 5.66% |
| 2+ Races | 324 | 9.22% |
| Black | 95 | 21.44% |
| Native American | 79 | 11.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
61.89%
Born in Drexel Heights
84.48%
Native Born
15.52%
Foreign Born
6.13%
Non Citizen
9.39%
Naturalized
84.48% of Drexel Heights residents were born in the United States, with 61.89% having been born in Arizona. 6.13% 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% |