Sun City is a CDP located in Maricopa County Arizona. Sun City has a 2024 population of 37,790. Sun City is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually but its population has decreased by -2.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,888 in 2020.
The average household income in Sun City is $64,684 with a poverty rate of 11.68%. The median age in Sun City is 72.5 years: 72.6 years for males, and 72.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sun City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,235 | 90.05% |
| Two or more races | 1,978 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 681 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 549 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 370 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.2% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,267 | 1.61 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 12,426 | 1.12 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 9,443 | 2.13 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 898 | 2.36 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Male | 500 | 2.85 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
2.17
Average Family Size
1.61
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,942 | 5.21% |
| Associates Degree | 3,277 | 8.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,506 | 14.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,035 | 10.82% |
| High School Graduate | 11,338 | 30.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 508 | 1.36% |
| Some College | 10,687 | 28.66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,284 | 31,546 | 8,793 |
| Hispanic | 2,213 | 1,689 | 177 |
| 2+ Races | 1,843 | 1,607 | 367 |
| Other Race | 681 | 481 | 16 |
| Black | 549 | 513 | 108 |
| Asian | 370 | 283 | 154 |
| Native American | 129 | 76 | 19 |
| Islander | 62 | 62 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,181 | $33,894 | $36,273 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,518 | $0 | $39,693 |
| High School Graduate | $25,063 | $30,162 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,816 | $48,490 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,438 | $31,355 | $31,545 |
| Some College | $32,175 | $30,054 | $34,559 |
$31,438
Average Earnings
$31,355
Average Male
$31,545
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.68% of Sun City residents speak only English, while 6.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,473 | 3,700 | 11.05% |
| Multiple | 1,939 | 509 | 26.25% |
| Hispanic | 2,250 | 489 | 21.73% |
| Other | 680 | 86 | 12.65% |
| Asian | 370 | 29 | 7.84% |
11.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.93%
Male Poverty Rate
12.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sun City is Multiple, with 26.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sun City is Asian, with 7.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.33% |
| High School | 15.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.71% |
| Some College | 7.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.47% |
| Male Employed | 3.17% |
| Female Employed | 1.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,384 | $82,761 |
| Households | $52,111 | $64,684 |
| Married Families | $71,387 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,655 | $48,699 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,423
Number of Veterans
6,119
Male Veterans
304
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,774 |
| Korea | 547 |
| First Gulf War | 506 |
| World War II | 378 |
| Second Gulf War | 120 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 3,398 |
| 65 to 74 | 2,234 |
| 55 to 64 | 721 |
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,979 | 17.64% |
| Hispanic | 359 | 15.95% |
| 2+ Races | 240 | 12.78% |
| Black | 144 | 26.23% |
| Other Race | 51 | 7.49% |
| Native American | 9 | 6.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
18.4%
Labor Force Participation
17.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
8.07%
Born in Sun City
94.23%
Native Born
5.77%
Foreign Born
1.78%
Non Citizen
3.99%
Naturalized
94.23% of Sun City residents were born in the United States, with 8.07% having been born in Arizona. 1.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,790 | 21 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 37,769 | 21 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 37,748 | 55 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 37,693 | -1,195 | -3.07% |
| 2020 | 38,888 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 38,877 | -471 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 39,348 | 348 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 39,000 | -363 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 39,363 | 252 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 39,111 | 489 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 38,622 | 507 | 1.33% |
| 2013 | 38,115 | 274 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 37,841 | -488 | -1.27% |
| 2011 | 38,329 | 830 | 2.21% |
| 2010 | 37,499 | 0 | 0% |