San Luis, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of San Luis, Arizona is 35,998 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $57,364, the median home value is $197,400, and the median age is 33.2.
The population has grown 41.0% since 2010 (28,415 → 40,064).
35,998
Population
1064
People / sq mi
$57,364
Median Income
$197,400
Median Home Value
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San Luis covers 33.8 sq mi of land at 1064 people per square mile.
About San Luis, AZ
San Luis is defined demographically by education — 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. San Luis is a city in Arizona with a population of 35,998. It ranks #31 among cities in Arizona by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $57,364, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 22.1%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $197,400, with typical rent around $746.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 9.4%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
San Luis city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of San Luis city had a population of 28,415 in 2010 and 40,064 in 2024, a 41.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 40,064 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.51%.
40,064
Population (2024)
28,415
Population (2010)
40,064
Peak (2024)
2.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,415 |
| 2011 | 30,397 |
| 2012 | 30,268 |
| 2013 | 30,572 |
| 2014 | 31,148 |
| 2015 | 31,698 |
| 2016 | 32,250 |
| 2017 | 32,728 |
| 2018 | 33,423 |
| 2019 | 34,778 |
| 2020 | 35,771 |
| 2021 | 36,295 |
| 2022 | 36,056 |
| 2023 | 38,530 |
| 2024 | 40,064 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,364
Median Household Income
$17,936
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$197,400
Median Home Value
$746
Median Rent
68.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
55.0%
High School+
9.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
75.3%
Public Transit
6.5%
Work From Home
27.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.7%
Foreign Born
8.1%
Non-English at Home
1.7%
Veterans
8.1%
With Disability
74.9%
Health Insurance
89.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Agriculture & Mining | 25.7% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.7% |
| Retail Trade | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
San Luis, Arizona has a population of 35,998 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in San Luis, Arizona is $57,364, with 22.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in San Luis, Arizona is $197,400, with median monthly rent at $746 and a homeownership rate of 68.4%.
The median age in San Luis, Arizona is 33.2 years. The population is 53.5% male and 46.5% female.
The population has grown 41.0% since 2010 (28,415 → 40,064).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.