Sells is a CDP located in Pima County Arizona. Sells has a 2024 population of 2,410. Sells is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,453 in 2020.
The average household income in Sells is $49,269 with a poverty rate of 51.98%. The median age in Sells is 24.8 years: 22.7 years for males, and 30.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2,075 | 85.67% |
| White | 209 | 8.63% |
| Other race | 57 | 2.35% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 1.78% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 586 | 3.88 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Female | 311 | 4.4 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 106 | 1.15 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 98 | 5.21 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 71 | 3.87 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
4.13
Average Family Size
3.88
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 18.92% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 6.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 0.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 2.92% |
| High School Graduate | 516 | 43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 8.25% |
| Some College | 237 | 19.75% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 974 | 692 | 16 |
| White | 130 | 113 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 31 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,537 | $0 | $27,404 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $43,025 |
| Overall | $29,178 | $24,514 | $30,962 |
| Some College | $34,519 | $0 | $51,094 |
$29,178
Average Earnings
$24,514
Average Male
$30,962
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.2% of Sells residents speak only English, while 20.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 19.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,010 | 1,127 | 56.07% |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| White | 140 | 13 | 9.29% |
51.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
45%
Male Poverty Rate
58.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sells is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sells is White, with 9.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 68.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67.75% |
| High School | 53.9% |
| Some College | 30.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.48% |
| Female Employed | 30.64% |
| Male Employed | 8.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,452 | $48,450 |
| Households | $44,038 | $49,269 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $33,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.3%
Male Marriage Rate
13.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 47 | 3.81% |
| White | 12 | 6.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
33.3%
Employment Rate
15.5%
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
88.81%
Born in Sells
99.96%
Native Born
0.04%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
99.96% of Sells residents were born in the United States, with 88.81% having been born in Arizona. 0% 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 | 2,410 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 2,416 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 2,422 | 99 | 4.26% |
| 2021 | 2,323 | -130 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 2,453 | -156 | -5.98% |
| 2019 | 2,609 | -140 | -5.09% |
| 2018 | 2,749 | 61 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2,688 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,688 | 528 | 24.44% |
| 2015 | 2,160 | 267 | 14.1% |
| 2014 | 1,893 | 146 | 8.36% |
| 2013 | 1,747 | -77 | -4.22% |
| 2012 | 1,824 | -270 | -12.89% |
| 2011 | 2,094 | -401 | -16.07% |
| 2010 | 2,495 | 0 | 0% |