Tucson, Arizona Income Statistics
Tucson Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Tucson Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,396 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $46,828 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.2% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 7.0% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 4.9% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Tucson is about 30% lower than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Tucson (5.2%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 7% of adults in Tucson earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Tucson, Arizona grew by 50.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $56,396 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.2% per year.
Tucson has been far below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. The gap has widened from 27% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 30% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Tucson
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 55,698 households (25.1% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 31.1% of households in Tucson had an income under $35,000 and 10.9% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Tucson has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (14.0% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (4.9% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 15,948 | 7.2% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10,347 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 21,373 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 21,314 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 31,088 | 14.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 38,274 | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 27,711 | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 31,523 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13,215 | 6.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 10,960 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 221,754 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 31,261 residents (7.0% 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 8.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.6% of Tucson residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 33.9% had some income but less than $25,000, and 12.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Tucson has a larger share of residents earning $15,000 to $24,999 (12.5% vs 10.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (7.0% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 65,173 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 58,871 | 13.1% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 37,021 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 55,792 | 12.5% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 50,328 | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 64,483 | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 58,840 | 13.1% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 26,003 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 31,261 | 7.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 447,772 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 14.6% 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 Tucson
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.556 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $52,180 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $47,384 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 9.2% | 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 Tucson, it is 0.556, higher than Arizona's 0.548, so income is less evenly distributed here than 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 10% more than women's income in Tucson, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 10% wage gap accumulates to roughly $167,860 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Tucson, Arizona has narrowed from about 12% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2013, and was narrowest at 7% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $647 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.7% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 16,878 people are unemployed in Tucson, Arizona.
The average commute time in Tucson is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Tucson, Arizona has fallen from 10.0% to 6.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 12.2% in 2013.
Tucson has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2024, at 1.0 point higher. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Tucson, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Tucson, AZ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 533,483 | $56,396 #3/3 | 5.2%/yr #2/3 | 6.2% #3/3 | 0.556 #2/3 |
| Catalina Foothills, AZ | 53,988 | $114,977 | 4.7%/yr | 2.8% | 0.502 |
| Drexel Heights, AZ | 27,929 | $71,787 | 5.7%/yr | 5.0% | 0.564 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tucson, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Arizona, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Tucson, Arizona.
How Rich Is Tucson, Arizona?
Tucson has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $56,396, about 30% lower than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How has median household income changed in Tucson, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Tucson, Arizona rose 51%, from $37,448 to $56,396. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +51% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Tucson in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Tucson, Arizona was $53,876, up 5% from $51,252 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Tucson in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Tucson, Arizona was $44,402. By 2024 it had risen 27% to $56,396.
What is the Gini coefficient in Tucson, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Tucson is 0.556. 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 Tucson, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Tucson, Arizona has narrowed from about 12% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2013, and was narrowest at 7% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $647 since 2009.
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