Sun City, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sun City, Arizona is 38,018 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $52,111, the median home value is $259,800, and the median age is 72.5.
38,018
Population
2637
People / sq mi
$52,111
Median Income
$259,800
Median Home Value
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Sun City covers 14.4 sq mi of land at 2637 people per square mile.
About Sun City, AZ
Age is the most distinctive thing about Sun City: a median age of 72.5, older than the national median. With 38,018 residents, Sun City is a city in Arizona. It ranks #30 among cities in Arizona by population.
The typical household earns $52,111, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $259,800, with typical rent around $1,457.
Roughly 25.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 19.6% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Sun City — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$52,111
Median Household Income
$40,593
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$259,800
Median Home Value
$1,457
Median Rent
82.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.4%
High School+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
67.2%
Public Transit
19.6%
Work From Home
23.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
85.2%
Foreign Born
93.7%
Non-English at Home
17.1%
Veterans
33.5%
With Disability
96.7%
Health Insurance
92.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 11.4% |
| Information | 10.6% |
| Retail Trade | 8.3% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
| Public Administration | 0.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sun City, Arizona has a population of 38,018 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Sun City, Arizona is $52,111, with 7.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sun City, Arizona is $259,800, with median monthly rent at $1,457 and a homeownership rate of 82.9%.
The median age in Sun City, Arizona is 72.5 years. The population is 42.6% male and 57.4% female.
Sun City Cdp, AZ Climate
Sun City Cdp, AZ has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) and receives about 213 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.2°C
Avg Temp
213
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 54° | 22 mm |
| February | 14° / 58° | 23 mm |
| March | 17° / 62° | 26 mm |
| April | 21° / 69° | 6 mm |
| May | 26° / 78° | 3 mm |
| June | 31° / 87° | 2 mm |
| July | 33° / 92° | 19 mm |
| August | 33° / 91° | 31 mm |
| September | 29° / 85° | 22 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 16 mm |
| November | 16° / 61° | 18 mm |
| December | 12° / 54° | 25 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sun City Cdp, AZ
The most comfortable months to visit Sun City Cdp, AZ are typically April, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 42°C high). The coldest is December (near 4°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.