Tucson, Arizona Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Tucson, Arizona is 543,348 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Arizona. The median household income is $54,546, the median home value is $242,200, and the median age is 34.6.

The population has grown 5.1% since 2010 (527,160 → 554,013).

543,348

Population

2243

People / sq mi

$54,546

Median Income

$242,200

Median Home Value

Tucson covers 242.2 sq mi of land at 2243 people per square mile.

About Tucson, AZ

Tucson is a city in Arizona with a population of 543,348. It ranks #2 among cities in Arizona by population. The median age is 34.6, younger than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Tucson is $54,546, below the US median of $74,580. 13.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $242,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,079. The homeownership rate of 51.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Tucson reflects 30.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.4% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.2 minutes each way.

Tucson city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Tucson city had a population of 527,160 in 2010 and 554,013 in 2024, a 5.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 554,013 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.36%.

554,013

Population (2024)

527,160

Population (2010)

554,013

Peak (2024)

0.36%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	527,160	-	-	estimate
2011	530,709	+3,549	+0.67%	estimate
2012	531,880	+1,171	+0.22%	estimate
2013	532,945	+1,065	+0.20%	estimate
2014	534,800	+1,855	+0.35%	estimate
2015	535,607	+807	+0.15%	estimate
2016	537,528	+1,921	+0.36%	estimate
2017	541,377	+3,849	+0.72%	estimate
2018	544,858	+3,481	+0.64%	estimate
2019	548,073	+3,215	+0.59%	estimate
2020	542,649	-5,424	-0.99%	estimate
2021	541,283	-1,366	-0.25%	estimate
2022	547,476	+6,193	+1.14%	estimate
2023	549,932	+2,456	+0.45%	estimate
2024	554,013	+4,081	+0.74%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	58.2%
Black or African American	5.0%
Asian	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	5.4%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$54,546

Median Household Income

$31,152

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$242,200

Median Home Value

$1,079

Median Rent

51.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.3%

High School+

30.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.4%

Drive Alone

69.5%

Public Transit

12.4%

Work From Home

22.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

38.8%

Foreign Born

69.3%

Non-English at Home

7.9%

Veterans

15.5%

With Disability

89.0%

Health Insurance

95.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	26.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.6%
Construction	6.7%
Manufacturing	5.9%
Information	5.4%
Public Administration	5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.1%
Retail Trade	4.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.5%
Agriculture & Mining	0.8%

Largest cities in Arizona

Phoenix (1,624,832)Mesa (507,478)Chandler (278,123)Gilbert (271,118)Glendale (250,193)Scottsdale (242,169)Peoria (194,338)Tempe (186,419)Surprise (149,519)San Tan Valley (105,231)View all Arizona cities →

Largest counties in Arizona

Maricopa County (4,491,987)Pima County (1,049,947)Pinal County (449,219)Yavapai County (241,656)Mohave County (217,420)

Part of Arizona

Arizona demographic profile All Arizona data →

Metro areas in Arizona

Phoenix (4,941,206)Tucson (1,049,947)Prescott Valley (241,656)Lake Havasu City (217,420)Yuma (207,685)Flagstaff (144,643)Sierra Vista (125,458)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tucson, Arizona has a population of 543,348 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Arizona.

The median household income in Tucson, Arizona is $54,546, with 13.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Tucson, Arizona is $242,200, with median monthly rent at $1,079 and a homeownership rate of 51.7%.

The median age in Tucson, Arizona is 34.6 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The population has grown 5.1% since 2010 (527,160 → 554,013).