Sun Lakes is a CDP located in Maricopa County Arizona. Sun Lakes has a 2024 population of 14,176. Sun Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually but its population has decreased by -4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,887 in 2020.
The average household income in Sun Lakes is $83,857 with a poverty rate of 8.63%. The median age in Sun Lakes is 73.6 years: 74.3 years for males, and 73 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sun Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,631 | 96.35% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 1.26% |
| Black or African American | 147 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,677 | 1.63 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 4,472 | 2.05 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 3,938 | 1.09 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 235 | 2.44 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Male | 32 | 2.31 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
2.07
Average Family Size
1.63
Average Household Size
88.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 334 | 2.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,374 | 9.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,555 | 25.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,336 | 16.61% |
| High School Graduate | 2,730 | 19.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 0.66% |
| Some College | 3,646 | 25.92% |
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 | 13,382 | 12,986 | 5,665 |
| Hispanic | 322 | 314 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 178 | 81 |
| Black | 147 | 147 | 60 |
| Asian | 84 | 84 | 57 |
| Native American | 57 | 34 | 9 |
| Other Race | 50 | 42 | 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 asian people with a rate of 67.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,707 | $54,808 | $60,743 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,833 | $49,938 | $61,964 |
| High School Graduate | $40,313 | $32,167 | $43,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $22,596 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,232 | $48,621 | $42,464 |
| Some College | $33,036 | $51,797 | $26,933 |
$47,232
Average Earnings
$48,621
Average Male
$42,464
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.43% of Sun Lakes residents speak only English, while 2.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,461 | 1,174 | 8.72% |
| Hispanic | 322 | 31 | 9.63% |
| Native | 57 | 25 | 43.86% |
| Other | 50 | 14 | 28% |
8.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.69%
Male Poverty Rate
8.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sun Lakes is Native, with 43.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sun Lakes is White, with 8.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.42% |
| High School | 11.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.91% |
| Some College | 6.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.65% |
| Female Employed | 1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,182 | $102,437 |
| Households | $62,148 | $83,857 |
| Married Families | $84,065 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,790 | $61,424 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
76.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,388
Number of Veterans
2,301
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,251 |
| Korea | 310 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| World War II | 120 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,550 |
| 65 to 74 | 681 |
| 55 to 64 | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,257 | 16.6% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 31.06% |
| Black | 57 | 38.78% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 29.78% |
| Other Race | 14 | 28% |
| Native American | 7 | 12.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
20.6%
Labor Force Participation
19.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
5.33%
Born in Sun Lakes
93.86%
Native Born
6.14%
Foreign Born
1.96%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
93.86% of Sun Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 5.33% having been born in Arizona. 1.96% 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 | 14,176 | 15 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 14,161 | 14 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 14,147 | 235 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 13,912 | -975 | -6.55% |
| 2020 | 14,887 | 414 | 2.86% |
| 2019 | 14,473 | -109 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 14,582 | -218 | -1.47% |
| 2017 | 14,800 | -28 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 14,828 | 450 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 14,378 | 493 | 3.55% |
| 2014 | 13,885 | -33 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 13,918 | 50 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 13,868 | 278 | 2.05% |
| 2011 | 13,590 | -385 | -2.75% |
| 2010 | 13,975 | 0 | 0% |