Sahuarita, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sahuarita, Arizona is 35,012 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $100,719, the median home value is $341,800, and the median age is 36.4.
The population has grown 42.6% since 2010 (26,266 → 37,448).
35,012
Population
1105
People / sq mi
$100,719
Median Income
$341,800
Median Home Value
Sahuarita covers 31.7 sq mi of land at 1105 people per square mile.
About Sahuarita, AZ
Sahuarita is a city in Arizona with a population of 35,012. It ranks #33 among cities in Arizona by population. The median age is 36.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The median household income in Sahuarita is $100,719, above the US median of $74,580. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $341,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,763. The homeownership rate of 79.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Sahuarita reflects 42.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.2 minutes each way.
Sahuarita town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Sahuarita town had a population of 26,266 in 2010 and 37,448 in 2024, a 42.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 37,448 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.58%.
37,448
Population (2024)
26,266
Population (2010)
37,448
Peak (2024)
2.58%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,266 |
| 2011 | 26,861 |
| 2012 | 27,225 |
| 2013 | 27,782 |
| 2014 | 28,288 |
| 2015 | 28,654 |
| 2016 | 29,186 |
| 2017 | 29,786 |
| 2018 | 30,554 |
| 2019 | 31,421 |
| 2020 | 34,356 |
| 2021 | 35,243 |
| 2022 | 35,703 |
| 2023 | 36,538 |
| 2024 | 37,448 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$100,719
Median Household Income
$40,800
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$341,800
Median Home Value
$1,763
Median Rent
79.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.6%
High School+
42.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
72.8%
Public Transit
14.3%
Work From Home
28.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
52.1%
Foreign Born
77.6%
Non-English at Home
12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
With Disability
92.3%
Health Insurance
97.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9.8% |
| Public Administration | 9.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.7% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sahuarita, Arizona has a population of 35,012 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Sahuarita, Arizona is $100,719, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sahuarita, Arizona is $341,800, with median monthly rent at $1,763 and a homeownership rate of 79.4%.
The median age in Sahuarita, Arizona is 36.4 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The population has grown 42.6% since 2010 (26,266 → 37,448).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.