Tucson on Map
Tucson is located in the state of Arizona, United States of America. Tucson is home to inhabitants comprising 0.17 percent of the total population of US. There are a vast network of roadways in Tucson.
There are 530,905 people living in Tucson, with a median age of 33.4 years. Tucson residents are 4.4 years younger than average of United States of America, which is 37.8 years. Tucson has a male population of 49.7% and a female population of 50.3%.
Regular high school diploma is the most frequent level of education held by Tucson residents (18.7 percent). A resident of Tucson may expect to make anything less than $10,000 (or 10.5%) of the location's median income.
Further down the page, you can discover specific demographic information on Tucson.
Tucson Demographics
What is the population of Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Total
530,905
321,004,407
Tucson has a population of 530,905 people, according to the 2017 US census. This represents 0.17% of the total population of 321,004,407 people in the United States of America.
Below is the data for total population statistics:
- Total - 530,905 (0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the gender statistics of Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Male
49.7%
48.8%
Female
50.3%
51.2%
According to 2017 US census data Tucson has 216,370 male residents (49.7 percent) and 219,055 female citizens (50.3 percent).
In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
Data used in the data for gender statistics chart is as following:
- Male - 216,370 (49.7% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Female - 219,055 (50.3% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the median incomes in Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Less than $10k
10.5%
6.7%
$10k - $25k
22.3%
14.6%
$25k - $40k
17.6%
14%
$40k - $60k
18.1%
16.2%
$60k - $100k
19.2%
22.3%
$100k - $125k
5.4%
8.6%
$125k - $150k
2.8%
5.4%
$150k - $200k
2.6%
5.8%
More than $200k
1.5%
6.3%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the most common family income levels in Tucson are: $10k - $25k (22.3%), $60k - $100k (19.2%) and $40k - $60k (18.1%).
The top three household income categories in United States of America are $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
The top three household income categories in United States of America are $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
The data list for income is as follows:
- Total - 209,906 (100% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Less than $10k - 22,037 (10.5% of Tucson, 0.3% of US)
- $10k - $25k - 46,774 (22.3% of Tucson, 0.3% of US)
- $25k - $40k - 36,900 (17.6% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- $40k - $60k - 38,073 (18.1% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- $60k - $100k - 40,220 (19.2% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- $100k - $125k - 11,249 (5.4% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- $125k - $150k - 5,975 (2.8% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- $150k - $200k - 5,494 (2.6% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- More than $200k - 3,184 (1.5% of Tucson, 0% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the median age statistics in Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Total
33.4
37.8
Male
32.2
36.5
Female
34.9
39.1
The average age of a man in Tucson is 32.2 years old, while the average age of a woman is 34.9 years old, according to the information provided by the US Census in 2017.
Comparatively, the average age of men in the United States of America is 36.5, while the average age of women is 39.1.
Comparatively, the average age of men in the United States of America is 36.5, while the average age of women is 39.1.
Data used in the data for median age statistics chart is as following:
- Total - 33.4
- Male - 32.2
- Female - 34.9
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the detailed age group statistics in Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Less than 18 yrs
21.5%
22.9%
18 - 24 years
16%
9.7%
25 - 34 years
14.6%
13.7%
35 - 49 years
17%
19.2%
50 - 64 years
17.3%
19.6%
65 - 84 years
11.8%
13%
More than 85 yrs
1.9%
1.9%
According to the findings of the US Census from 2017, the age groups that make up the largest portion of the population in the Tucson are as follows: less than 18 yrs (21.5%), 50 - 64 years (17.3%), and 35 - 49 years (17%).
In contrast, the most prevalent age categories in United States of America are: less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).
In contrast, the most prevalent age categories in United States of America are: less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).
The data list for age groups is as follows:
- Total - 530,905 (100% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Less than 18 yrs - 114,194 (21.5% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- 18 - 24 years - 84,696 (16% of Tucson, 0.3% of US)
- 25 - 34 years - 77,594 (14.6% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- 35 - 49 years - 90,266 (17% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- 50 - 64 years - 91,781 (17.3% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- 65 - 84 years - 62,547 (11.8% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- More than 85 yrs - 9,827 (1.9% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the marital status of Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Married
38.1%
50.2%
Never Married
42.4%
33.1%
Divorced
14.3%
10.9%
Widowed
5.2%
5.8%
According to the 2017 US census statistics, the most common marital statuses in Tucson are: never married (42.4 percent) and now married (38.1 percent).
The top two largest marital statuses in United States of America are married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).
The top two largest marital statuses in United States of America are married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).
Data used in the data for marital status statistics chart is as following:
- Total - 435,425 (100% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Married - 165,724 (38.1% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Never Married - 184,757 (42.4% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Divorced - 62,125 (14.3% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Widowed - 22,819 (5.2% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the level of education in Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
No Schooling
1.6%
1.4%
Unifinished High-school
13.6%
11.2%
High-school Diploma
18.7%
23.3%
GED or alt. creds
4.9%
4%
Unfinished College
25.9%
20.8%
Associate's degree
8.6%
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
19.1%
Master's degree
7.6%
8.4%
Professional School degree
1.5%
2%
Doctorate degree
1.6%
1.4%
As per 2017 US census data Tucson dominant household education levels are: unfinished college (25.9 percent), high-school diploma (18.7 percent) and bachelor's degree (15.9 percent).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest household education levels categories are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest household education levels categories are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
The data list for education is as follows:
- No Schooling - 5,412 (1.6% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Unifinished High-school - 45,209 (13.6% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- High-school Diploma - 62,211 (18.7% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- GED or alt. creds - 16,334 (4.9% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Unfinished College - 86,029 (25.9% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Associate's degree - 28,632 (8.6% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Bachelor's degree - 52,798 (15.9% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Master's degree - 25,161 (7.6% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Professional School degree - 5,050 (1.5% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Doctorate degree - 5,179 (1.6% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the languages spoken in households of Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
English only
66.3%
78.7%
Spanish
28.4%
13.2%
Other Indo-European
1.7%
3.6%
Asian and Pacific
2.2%
3.5%
Other Languages
1.4%
1%
As per 2017 US census statistics Tucson dominant spoken languages are: only english (66.3 percent), spanish (28.4 percent) and asian and pacific islands (2.2 percent).
Among the United States of America population, the three most common spoken languages are english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).
Among the United States of America population, the three most common spoken languages are english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).
The data list for languages spoken is as follows:
- Total - 498,356 (100% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- English only - 330,533 (66.3% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Spanish - 141,747 (28.4% of Tucson, 0.4% of US)
- Other Indo-European - 8,225 (1.7% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Asian and Pacific Islands - 10,921 (2.2% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Other Languages - 6,930 (1.4% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the ethnic diversity in Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
White
73.1%
73%
African American
5%
12.7%
American Indian
3.2%
0.8%
Asian
3.1%
5.4%
Hawaiian & Pacific
0.2%
0.2%
Two+ ethnicities
4.9%
3.1%
Other
10.6%
4.8%
2017 US Census statistics show that white make up the largest share of the population in the Tucson, followed by other (10.6) and african american (5).
White (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%) are the three most prevalent ethnic diversity groups in United States of America.
White (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%) are the three most prevalent ethnic diversity groups in United States of America.
Below is the data for ethnic diversity statistics:
- Total - 530,905 (100% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- White - 387,952 (73.1% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- African American - 26,485 (5% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- American Indian & Alaska Native - 16,776 (3.2% of Tucson, 0.6% of US)
- Asian - 16,610 (3.1% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander - 975 (0.2% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Two or more ethnicities - 25,776 (4.9% of Tucson, 0.3% of US)
- Other - 56,331 (10.6% of Tucson, 0.4% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the household type statistics in Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Family Households
54.9%
65.9%
Non-family Households
45.1%
34.1%
Tucson family households are 54.9% and non-family households 45.1% as per 2017 US census data.
In United States of America, family households account for 65.9% of all households while non-family homes account for 34.1%.
In United States of America, family households account for 65.9% of all households while non-family homes account for 34.1%.
Following is the data list for household types statistics:
- Total - 209,906 (100% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Family households, Married-couple family - 70,005 (33.4% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Family households, Other family - 45,284 (21.6% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Family households, Other family, Male householder no wife present - 12,326 (5.9% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Family households, Other family, Female householder no husband present - 32,958 (15.7% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Nonfamily households, Householder living alone - 73,026 (34.8% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Nonfamily households, Householder not living alone - 21,591 (10.3% of Tucson, 0.3% of US)
- Family Households - 115,289 (54.9% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Non-family Households - 94,617 (45.1% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the most common employment industries in Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Agriculture
0.4%
1.3%
Construction
6.7%
6.4%
Manufacturing
5.7%
10.3%
Wholesale
1.7%
2.7%
Retail
12.5%
11.4%
Utilities
0.6%
0.8%
Information
1.5%
2.1%
Finance & Insurance
3.3%
4.6%
Real Estate
1.8%
1.9%
Sci & Tech Services
5.3%
6.9%
Company Management
0.1%
0.1%
Administrative Services
7.6%
4.3%
Educational Services
10.9%
9.3%
Health Care
14.4%
13.8%
Arts & Entertainment
2.7%
2.2%
Accommodation & Food Services
10.5%
7.5%
Public Administration
5.5%
4.7%
Other Services
5.1%
4.9%
Health care and social assistance (14.4%), retail trade (12.5%), educational services (10.9%), and accommodation and food services (10.5%) are the most common types of employment in Tucson as of the US census data collection.
Among the United States of America population, the three largest employment industries are health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest employment industries are health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).
The data list for employment industries is as follows:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting - 831 (0.4% of Tucson, 0% of US)
- Construction - 15,837 (6.7% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Manufacturing - 13,562 (5.7% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Wholesale - 3,973 (1.7% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Retail - 29,693 (12.5% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Utilities - 1,539 (0.6% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Information - 3,564 (1.5% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Finance & Insurance - 7,828 (3.3% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Real Estate - 4,317 (1.8% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Scientific & Technical Services - 12,453 (5.3% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Company Management - 122 (0.1% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Administrative & Waste Management Services - 18,010 (7.6% of Tucson, 0.3% of US)
- Educational Services - 25,912 (10.9% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Health Care & Social Assistance - 34,191 (14.4% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - 6,327 (2.7% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Accommodation & Food Services - 24,842 (10.5% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Public Administration - 13,074 (5.5% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Other Services - 12,001 (5.1% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the most common means of transportation in Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Car, Truck or Van
87.8%
89.9%
Public Transportation
4.2%
5.4%
Walk
3.3%
2.9%
Motorcycle or Bicycle
4.7%
1.9%
Car truck or van (13.8%) is the most common type of transportation to and from work in Tucson, as reported by the 2017 United States Census.
Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
The data list for means of transportation is as follows:
- Car, Truck or Van - 199,024 (87.8% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Public Transportation - 9,606 (4.2% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- Walk - 7,384 (3.3% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- Taxicab, Motorcycle, Bicycle or Other - 10,661 (4.7% of Tucson, 0.4% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the commute time statistics in Tucson?
- Tucson
- US
Less than 10 mins
12.3%
12.7%
10-15 mins
15.7%
13.6%
15-20 mins
19.3%
15.3%
20-25 mins
17.6%
14.6%
25-30 mins
7.1%
6.4%
30-35 mins
14.2%
13.7%
35-45 mins
4.8%
6.8%
45-50 mins
4.7%
8.1%
60 or more mins
4.2%
8.9%
From the Tucson, the most common ranges of time spent getting to and from work are (in order) 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 10-15 minutes, as available data from the United States Census Bureau (2017).
In contrast, the travel time to work ranges with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 30-35 minutes.
In contrast, the travel time to work ranges with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 30-35 minutes.
Below is the data for time of commute statistics:
- Less than 10 mins - 27,861 (12.3% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- 10-15 mins - 35,688 (15.7% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- 15-20 mins - 43,756 (19.3% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- 20-25 mins - 39,817 (17.6% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- 25-30 mins - 16,062 (7.1% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- 30-35 mins - 32,285 (14.2% of Tucson, 0.2% of US)
- 35-45 mins - 10,932 (4.8% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- 45-50 mins - 10,752 (4.7% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
- 60 or more mins - 9,522 (4.2% of Tucson, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
Tucson Education
Schools in Tucson
Sixteen out of 138 schools in Tucson are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
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Colleges in Tucson
Thirteen colleges in Tucson are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Art Institute of Tucson |
Arts and Humanities |
Brown Mackie College |
Building Construction Technology |
Campus Center |
Campus Operations |
Chapel Haven West Address: 1701 North Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ 857119, United States |
Library |
Pima Community College Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7194574 |
Pima Community College (Downtown Campus) |
Pima Community College East Campus |
Roosevelt |
Student Link |
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Universities in Tucson
Twenty-five out of 198 universities in Tucson are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
ARL Annex |
Administration |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering |
Alpha Delta Pi |
Anthropology Alt. name: Haury |
Apache Residence Hall |
Arbol de la Vida Residence Hall |
Architecture |
Architecture Expansion |
Archive of Visual Arts |
Arizona |
Arizona State Museum Website: http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4306514 |
Arizona State Museum South |
Art |
Art Works A |
Art Works B |
Art Works C |
Arthritis & Disability Assessment Center |
Babcock Office Building |
Babcock Residence Hall |
Beal Center |
Bear Down Gym Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876431 |
Biochemistry Greenhouse A & B |
Biological Sciences East |
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Kindergartens in Tucson
Two kindergartens in Tucson are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
A Small World Preschool |
Prima Vera Preschool Address: 345 West Drachman Street, Tucson, AZ 85705, United States |
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