Tolleson is a city located in Maricopa County Arizona. Tolleson has a 2024 population of 7,141. Tolleson is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,269 in 2020.
The average household income in Tolleson is $58,997 with a poverty rate of 30.76%. The median age in Tolleson is 35.3 years: 30.3 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tolleson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 2,895 | 40.02% |
| White | 2,306 | 31.88% |
| Other race | 1,251 | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 475 | 6.57% |
| Native American | 306 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,630 | 2.75 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Married | 911 | 3.23 | 60 | 40 |
| Non Family | 901 | 1.74 | 37 | 63 |
| Female | 664 | 3.37 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 154 | 3.11 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 565 | 12.18% |
| Associates Degree | 303 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 416 | 8.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 0.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,023 | 22.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,272 | 27.41% |
| Some College | 1,036 | 22.33% |
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 | 3,747 | 1,953 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 1,509 | 910 | 100 |
| Other Race | 963 | 307 | 87 |
| White | 468 | 454 | 141 |
| Black | 327 | 298 | 65 |
| Native American | 182 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,694 | $0 | $53,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,101 | $53,478 | $30,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,147 | $24,010 | $24,661 |
| Overall | $32,711 | $52,902 | $23,543 |
| Some College | $33,701 | $82,648 | $19,200 |
$32,711
Average Earnings
$52,902
Average Male
$23,543
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.6% of Tolleson residents speak only English, while 65.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 63.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,598 | 1,720 | 30.73% |
| Multiple | 2,810 | 1,126 | 40.07% |
| Other | 1,251 | 216 | 17.27% |
| Black | 475 | 133 | 28% |
| Native | 306 | 104 | 33.99% |
| White | 690 | 59 | 8.55% |
30.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.98%
Male Poverty Rate
34.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tolleson is Multiple, with 40.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tolleson is White, with 8.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.09% |
| Some College | 15.61% |
| High School | 9.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 22.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,661 | $53,411 |
| Households | $55,015 | $58,997 |
| Married Families | $61,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $62,698 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
188
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 188 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 171 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 188 | 4.63% |
| White | 107 | 5.58% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 2.57% |
| Other Race | 33 | 3.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
53.95%
Born in Tolleson
72%
Native Born
28%
Foreign Born
19.26%
Non Citizen
8.74%
Naturalized
72% of Tolleson residents were born in the United States, with 53.95% having been born in Arizona. 19.26% 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 | 6,981 | -32 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 7,013 | -32 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 7,045 | -32 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 7,077 | -32 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 7,109 | -32 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 7,141 | -32 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 7,173 | -82 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 7,255 | -30 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 7,285 | 16 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 7,269 | -99 | -1.34% |
| 2019 | 7,368 | 92 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 7,276 | 28 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 7,248 | 48 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 7,200 | 84 | 1.18% |
| 2015 | 7,116 | 98 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 7,018 | 187 | 2.74% |
| 2013 | 6,831 | 87 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 6,744 | 117 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 6,627 | 83 | 1.27% |
| 2010 | 6,544 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,974 | 540 | 12.18% |
| 1990 | 4,434 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 1980 | 4,433 | 552 | 14.22% |
| 1970 | 3,881 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 1960 | 3,886 | 844 | 27.74% |
| 1950 | 3,042 | -3,939 | -56.42% |