South Tucson is a city located in Pima County Arizona. South Tucson has a 2024 population of 4,489. South Tucson is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,616 in 2020.
The average household income in South Tucson is $47,163 with a poverty rate of 35.5%. The median age in South Tucson is 35.6 years: 33.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Tucson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,130 | 45.89% |
| Native American | 900 | 19.39% |
| Other race | 767 | 16.52% |
| Two or more races | 681 | 14.67% |
| Black or African American | 158 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,480 | 2.98 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Female | 490 | 3.83 | 26.1 | 73.9 |
| Non Family | 468 | 1.15 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Married | 422 | 3.65 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Male | 100 | 4.54 | 36 | 64 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
38.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 476 | 16.45% |
| Associates Degree | 165 | 5.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 4.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 4.11% |
| High School Graduate | 948 | 32.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 530 | 18.32% |
| Some College | 520 | 17.97% |
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 | 2,046 | 1,248 | 137 |
| Other Race | 574 | 330 | 49 |
| White | 474 | 371 | 66 |
| Native American | 416 | 259 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 374 | 240 | 34 |
| Black | 134 | 110 | 37 |
| Asian | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 82.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 27.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,344 | $27,344 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,635 | $32,742 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,005 | $26,607 | $35,742 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,491 | $25,121 | $16,500 |
| Overall | $25,930 | $28,520 | $20,740 |
| Some College | $40,382 | $48,750 | $28,977 |
$25,930
Average Earnings
$28,520
Average Male
$20,740
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.61% of South Tucson residents speak only English, while 55.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,295 | 1,102 | 33.44% |
| Native | 872 | 398 | 45.64% |
| Multiple | 681 | 338 | 49.63% |
| Other | 760 | 276 | 36.32% |
| White | 486 | 144 | 29.63% |
| Black | 158 | 60 | 37.97% |
35.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.18%
Male Poverty Rate
35.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Tucson is Multiple, with 49.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Tucson is White, with 29.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.07% |
| High School | 31.12% |
| Some College | 30.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.91% |
| Male Employed | 16.49% |
| Female Employed | 12.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,868 | $52,763 |
| Households | $34,014 | $47,163 |
| Married Families | $53,466 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,702 | $24,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.5%
Male Marriage Rate
28.3%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
136
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86 | 3.56% |
| White | 61 | 3.77% |
| Other Race | 53 | 7.98% |
| Native American | 15 | 2.72% |
| Black | 7 | 5.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
14.2%
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
65.96%
Born in South Tucson
82.31%
Native Born
17.69%
Foreign Born
7.69%
Non Citizen
10%
Naturalized
82.31% of South Tucson residents were born in the United States, with 65.96% having been born in Arizona. 7.69% 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 | 4,330 | -32 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 4,362 | -32 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 4,394 | -31 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 4,425 | -32 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 4,457 | -32 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 4,489 | -32 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 4,521 | -20 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 4,541 | -29 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 4,570 | -46 | -1% |
| 2020 | 4,616 | -1,110 | -19.39% |
| 2019 | 5,726 | 34 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 5,692 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 5,668 | 16 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 5,652 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 5,638 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 5,649 | 45 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 5,604 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 5,614 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 5,635 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 5,643 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,490 | 397 | 7.8% |
| 1990 | 5,093 | -1,461 | -22.29% |
| 1980 | 6,554 | 334 | 5.37% |
| 1970 | 6,220 | -784 | -11.19% |
| 1960 | 7,004 | 2,674 | 61.76% |