Sahuarita, Arizona Income Statistics
Sahuarita Wealth Score
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B
Sahuarita Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Sahuarita | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,833 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $64,006 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.1% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 16.5% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 14.2% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Sahuarita is about 33% higher than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Sahuarita (5.1%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 16% of adults in Sahuarita earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Sahuarita, Arizona grew by 47.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $106,833 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.1% per year.
Sahuarita has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2013, its income was 26% higher. The gap has narrowed from 42% in 2009 to 33% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Sahuarita
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Households by income, 2024
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About 5,132 households (54.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 10.2% of households in Sahuarita had an income under $35,000 and 27.9% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Sahuarita has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (26.7% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning under $10,000 (2.0% vs 5.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 185 | 2.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 77 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 343 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 350 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 886 | 9.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,216 | 12.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,210 | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,509 | 26.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,292 | 13.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,332 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,400 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 3,576 residents (16.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 19.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 16.2% of Sahuarita residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 22.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 25.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Sahuarita has a larger share of residents with no personal income (16.2% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $10,000 to $14,999 (4.7% vs 7.0%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,526 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 1,998 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,015 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,850 | 8.5% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,619 | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,545 | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,609 | 16.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,966 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,576 | 16.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 21,704 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 16.2% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Sahuarita
| Metric | Sahuarita | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.548 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $82,934 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $55,448 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 33.1% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Sahuarita, it is 0.548, about the same as Arizona's 0.548, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 50% more than women's income in Sahuarita, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 50% wage gap accumulates to roughly $962,010 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Sahuarita, Arizona has widened from about 32% to 33% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 39% in 2019, and was narrowest at 31% in 2016. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $9,380 since 2009.
Against the trend: the pay gap in Sahuarita widened by 1.4 points while Arizona's narrowed by 0.9 points.
Employment
| Metric | Sahuarita | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 15.4% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 27 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 683 people are unemployed in Sahuarita, Arizona.
The average commute time in Sahuarita is 27 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Sahuarita, Arizona has fallen from 6.5% to 5.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate fell as low as 3.7% in 2017.
Sahuarita stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2023, starting 2.2 points lower, and rose above it in the latest figures (2024), at 0.2 points higher.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sahuarita, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Arizona, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Sahuarita, Arizona.
How Rich Is Sahuarita, Arizona?
Sahuarita has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $106,833, about 33% higher than the Arizona average of $80,381.
Are incomes growing in Sahuarita, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Sahuarita, Arizona rose 47%, from $72,558 to $106,833. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +47% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Sahuarita in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Sahuarita, Arizona was $104,990, up 4% from $100,797 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Sahuarita in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Sahuarita, Arizona was $84,075. By 2024 it had risen 27% to $106,833.
How many people earn six figures in Sahuarita, Arizona?
Yes. 16% of adults in Sahuarita, Arizona earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 6), against 12% (about 1 in 8) in Arizona. 14% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 12% in Arizona.
What is the Gini coefficient in Sahuarita, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Sahuarita is 0.548. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Sahuarita, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Sahuarita, Arizona has widened from about 32% to 33% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 39% in 2019, and was narrowest at 31% in 2016. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $9,380 since 2009.
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