Tucson, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 540,001 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2226.6 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.25% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 218,567 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Tucson grew by 1.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 529,578 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Tucson has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,876 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.26% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tucson is about 30% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $279,212 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,068 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.6% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Tucson is about 21.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,068 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tucson spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.7 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.4 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,353 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,387 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,255 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Tucson is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Tucson has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Tucson has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.8% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tucson, Arizona.
What is the population of Tucson, Arizona?
The population of Tucson, Arizona is 540,001, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Tucson, Arizona?
The population density of Tucson, Arizona is 2226.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Tucson, Arizona?
The median household income in Tucson, Arizona is $53,876, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Tucson, Arizona?
The median home price in Tucson, Arizona is $279,212, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Tucson, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Tucson, Arizona is 6.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.