Sun City West is a CDP located in Maricopa County Arizona. Sun City West has a 2024 population of 26,990. Sun City West is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,043 in 2020.
The average household income in Sun City West is $79,580 with a poverty rate of 7.45%. The median age in Sun City West is 74.8 years: 75.3 years for males, and 74.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sun City West was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,551 | 95.92% |
| Two or more races | 367 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 278 | 1.04% |
| Other race | 219 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 196 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,827 | 1.65 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Married | 8,744 | 2.02 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 6,463 | 1.1 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 395 | 2.3 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Male | 225 | 2.12 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
2.02
Average Family Size
1.65
Average Household Size
87.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 584 | 2.2% |
| Associates Degree | 2,032 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,282 | 19.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,958 | 14.92% |
| High School Graduate | 7,103 | 26.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 288 | 1.09% |
| Some College | 7,288 | 27.47% |
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 | 25,276 | 24,572 | 8,790 |
| Hispanic | 378 | 298 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 324 | 303 | 117 |
| Asian | 278 | 253 | 136 |
| Other Race | 219 | 171 | 125 |
| Black | 196 | 164 | 24 |
| Native American | 28 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 57.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,609 | $34,219 | $35,130 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $73,500 | $10,734 |
| High School Graduate | $27,258 | $0 | $26,452 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,588 | $41,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,768 | $28,467 | $29,133 |
| Some College | $28,972 | $21,813 | $35,833 |
$28,768
Average Earnings
$28,467
Average Male
$29,133
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.48% of Sun City West residents speak only English, while 3.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,988 | 1,742 | 6.97% |
| Asian | 278 | 86 | 30.94% |
| Multiple | 367 | 50 | 13.62% |
| Hispanic | 348 | 45 | 12.93% |
| Black | 149 | 34 | 22.82% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
7.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.81%
Male Poverty Rate
7.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sun City West is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sun City West is White, with 6.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.26% |
| High School | 10.41% |
| Some College | 5.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.99% |
| Male Employed | 1.85% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,035 | $95,262 |
| Households | $61,941 | $79,580 |
| Married Families | $82,728 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,675 | $56,700 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.7%
Male Marriage Rate
60.4%
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
5,811
Number of Veterans
5,526
Male Veterans
285
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,285 |
| Korea | 892 |
| World War II | 220 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 3,592 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,969 |
| 55 to 64 | 215 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,539 | 21.69% |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 44.44% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 24.87% |
| Other Race | 59 | 26.94% |
| Asian | 36 | 12.95% |
| Black | 33 | 16.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
12.8%
Labor Force Participation
12.5%
Employment Rate
3%
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
3.02%
Born in Sun City West
95.86%
Native Born
4.14%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
2.82%
Naturalized
95.86% of Sun City West residents were born in the United States, with 3.02% having been born in Arizona. 1.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,990 | 176 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 26,814 | 175 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 26,639 | 285 | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 26,354 | 311 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 26,043 | 499 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 25,544 | 100 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 25,444 | 359 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 25,085 | 186 | 0.75% |
| 2016 | 24,899 | 561 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 24,338 | 272 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 24,066 | -708 | -2.86% |
| 2013 | 24,774 | -540 | -2.13% |
| 2012 | 25,314 | -107 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 25,421 | 886 | 3.61% |
| 2010 | 24,535 | 0 | 0% |