South Tucson Population

1940–2026

4,424

2026 projection

4.2% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for South Tucson. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,424-280.63%
20254,452-541.20%
20244,506-230.51%
20234,529-150.33%
20224,544-280.61%
20214,572-440.95%
20204,616-1,11019.39%
20195,726+340.60%
20185,692+240.42%
20175,668+160.28%

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South Tucson Demographics

41.7median age

Median age

Female42.8 yrs
Male39.8 yrs

Adults

3,410
645 seniors · 19%2,765 other adults

Sex

Female 47.9% · 2,181Male 52.1% · 2,369

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 46 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

South Tucson Income

$33,598median household income

Median household income

$33,598

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$33,666

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

30.4%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

South Tucson Marital Status

33% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married33%30%35%
Never married46%50%41%
Divorced13%14%12%
Widowed4%2%6%
Separated4%3%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201