South Tucson, AZ

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2019 Population

5,667

0.0176% 1-year growth

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Democratic Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

32.6

15.8% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

43.7%

8.4% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$24,967

5.78% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$84,200

2.68% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1,959

8.03% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, South Tucson, AZ had a population of 5.67k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $24,967. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of South Tucson, AZ grew from 5,666 to 5,667, a 0.0176% increase and its median household income grew from $23,603 to $24,967, a 5.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Tucson, AZ are White (Hispanic) (44.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (16.1%), Other (Hispanic) (15.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (6.56%). 0% of the households in South Tucson, AZ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

91.1% of the residents in South Tucson, AZ are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in South Tucson, AZ was $84,200, and the homeownership rate was 33.8%. Most people in South Tucson, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Tucson, AZ was 1 car per household.

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Diversity

South Tucson, AZ is home to a population of 5.67k people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 16.3% of South Tucson, AZ residents were born outside of the country (923 people).

In 2019, there were 2.79 times more White (Hispanic) residents (2.54k people) in South Tucson, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 913 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 856 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Tucson, AZ

White (Hispanic)
2.54k ± 438
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
913 ± 357
Other (Hispanic)
856 ± 265

69.9%

Hispanic Population

3.96k people

69.9% of the people in South Tucson, AZ are hispanic (3.96k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Tucson, AZ as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

16.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

923 people

21.9%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.24k people

As of 2019, 16.3% of South Tucson, AZ residents (923 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Tucson, AZ was 21.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Tucson, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 5.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in South Tucson, AZ was 32.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 29, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in South Tucson, AZ are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all South Tucson, AZ residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
511,312 ± 16,907 people
India
42,364 ± 5,038 people
Canada
40,823 ± 4,946 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 511,312 Arizona residents, followed by India with 42,364 and Canada with 40,823.

Citizenship

91.1%

2019 Citizenship

85.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 91.1% of South Tucson, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in South Tucson, AZ was 85.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Tucson, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
46 ± 46
Gulf War (1990s)
25 ± 59
Vietnam
25 ± 29

South Tucson, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arizona. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arizona, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arizona across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Arizona have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,297. The income inequality in Arizona (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of South Tucson, AZ employs 1.96k people. The largest industries in South Tucson, AZ are Accommodation & Food Services (296 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (259 people), and Retail Trade (197 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($39,071), Construction ($32,969), and Educational Services ($32,396).

Wages

Median Household Income

$24,967

2019 value

± $4,814

5.78%

1 Year Growth

± 27.4%

Households in South Tucson, AZ have a median annual income of $24,967, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $23,603 in 2018, which represents a 5.78% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in South Tucson, AZ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

$63,958

Average Male Salary in Arizona

± $1,363

$49,297

Average Female Salary in Arizona

± $1,078

In 2019, full-time male employees in Arizona made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Arizona by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Arizona

Asian
$63,858 ± $4,906
White
$51,931 ± $926
Alaska Native
$50,273 ± $36,628

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Arizona workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.23 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Arizona.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Arizona by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Tucson, AZ is from Arizona.

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.467

2018 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2019, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.338% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 23

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in South Tucson, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

43.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Tucson, AZ (2.44k out of 5.58k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
1,489 ± 264
White
1,206 ± 241
Native American
663 ± 202

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Tucson, AZ is Hispanic, followed by White and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.96k

2019 Value

± 322

−8.03%

1 Year decline

± 25%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in South Tucson, AZ declined at a rate of −8.03%, from 2.13k employees to 1.96k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Tucson, AZ, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (274 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (250 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (231 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Tucson, AZ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of South Tucson, AZ, by number of employees, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (274 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (250 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (231 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, South Tucson, AZ has an unusually high number of residents working as Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (3.66 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.96 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2.21 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of South Tucson, AZ, by median earnings, are Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($40,982), Education Information, & Library Occupations ($32,763), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations ($29,375).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.96k

2019 Value

± 322

−8.03%

1 Year decline

± 25%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in South Tucson, AZ declined at a rate of −8.03%, from 2.13k employees to 1.96k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Tucson, AZ, are Accommodation & Food Services (296 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (259 people), and Retail Trade (197 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Tucson, AZ, though some of these residents may live in South Tucson, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in South Tucson, AZ, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (296 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (259 people), and Retail Trade (197 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, South Tucson, AZ has an unusually high number of Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (3.08 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.44 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in South Tucson, AZ, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($39,071), Construction ($32,969), and Educational Services ($32,396).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $35.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.1B) and Mixed freight ($18.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arizona products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arizona.

$230B

2020 Value in Arizona

$463B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $230B. This is expected to increase 101% to $463B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arizona trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arizona to other states, or from other states to Arizona.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$32.1B
Texas
$14.9B
Michigan
$5.53B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $32.1B, followed by Texas with $14.9B and Michigan and $5.53B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arizona shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%). The most partisan county was Mohave County, AZ with 75% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Tucson, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Arizona.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Arizona

49.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Arizona

Mohave County, AZ
75% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, AZ
71.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
La Paz County, AZ
68.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arizona was Mohave County, AZ with 75% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Arizona colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Arizona

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Tucson, AZ was $84,200 in 2019, which is 0.35 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $82,000 to $84,200, a 2.68% increase. The homeownership rate in South Tucson, AZ is 33.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in South Tucson, AZ have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Tucson, AZ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$84,200

2019 Median

± $5,425

$82,000

2018 Median

± $4,874

In 2019, the median property value in South Tucson, AZ grew to to $84,200 from the previous year's value of $82,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in South Tucson, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Tucson, AZ the largest share of households have a property value in the $70k - $80k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$24,967

Median Household Income

± $4,814

1.84k

Number of Households

± 258

In 2019, the median household income of the 1.84k households in South Tucson, AZ grew to $24,967 from the previous year's value of $23,603.

The following chart displays the households in South Tucson, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in South Tucson, AZ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Tucson, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

33.8%

2019 Homeownership

31.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 33.8% of the housing units in South Tucson, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 31.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in South Tucson, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Tucson, AZ have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.796% of the workforce in South Tucson, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Tucson, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (59.3%)
Carpooled (17.4%)
Walked (11.6%)

In 2019, 59.3% of workers in South Tucson, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.4%) and those who walked to work (11.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Tucson, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Tucson, AZ have 1 car, followed by false.

Health

87.8% of the population of South Tucson, AZ has health coverage, with 18.2% on employee plans, 55.3% on Medicaid, 7.06% on Medicare, 5.35% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arizona was $6,452 in 2014. This is a 3.03% increase from the previous year ($6,262).

Primary care physicians in Pima County, AZ see 1167 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.52% decrease from the previous year (1185 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1536 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 521 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, La Paz County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.8%). Additionally, Yuma County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Pima County, AZ.

1,167 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pima County, AZ

Primary care physicians in Pima County, AZ see an average of 1,167 patients per year. This represents a 1.52% decrease from the previous year (1,185 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pima County, AZ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

$6,452

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arizona

$4,035

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,032

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,096

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arizona (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.03%, from $6,262 to $6,452.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.2%

Uninsured

18.2%

Employer Coverage

55.3%

Medicaid

7.06%

Medicare

5.35%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Tucson, AZ declined by 27.8% from 16.9% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Tucson, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.