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Population Review

Census ACS · #54 MSA

Tucson Metro Area

The Tucson, Az Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1,049,947 residents. The median household income is $67,929 and the median home value is $286,900.

1,049,947

Population

114

People / sq mi

$67,929

Median Income

$286,900

Median Home Value

The Tucson CBSA covers 9,189 sq mi of land at 114.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White63.2%
Black or African American3.6%
Asian0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.6%

Economy & Income

$67,929

Median Household Income

$38,564

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Tucson metro's price level is 96.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $67,929 has the buying power of $70,105 in average-priced US metros.

96.9

Price Level (US = 100)

$70,105

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$67,929

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$286,900

Median Home Value

$1,154

Median Rent

64.8%

Homeownership

Education

89.9%

High School+

35.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.6%

Drive Alone

13.8%

Work From Home

24.4 min

Avg Commute

44.2%

Foreign Born

Tucson spans this state

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Part of Arizona

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Tucson, Az Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 1,049,947 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #54 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Tucson metro area is $67,929, with a per capita income of $38,564.

The Tucson, Az CBSA spans the state of Arizona.

Data for the Tucson, Az CBSA (46060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.