Unified School District · AZ
Tucson Unified District
Tucson Unified District is a unified school district in Arizona with a community population of 486,881. The median household income is $61,908 and the median age is 37.3.
486,881
Population
2127
People / sq mi
$61,908
Median Income
37.3
Median Age
Tucson Unified District covers 229 sq mi of land at 2126.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 40.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$61,908
Median Household Income
$36,205
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$287,300
Median Home Value
$1,163
Median Rent
56.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.9%
High School+
34.0%
Bachelor's+
Other Arizona School Districts
Largest Cities in Arizona
Largest Counties in Arizona
Congressional Districts in Arizona
State rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
Tucson Unified District serves a community with a population of 486,881 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arizona.
The median household income in Tucson Unified District is $61,908, with a per capita income of $36,205. The poverty rate is 11.0%.
Tucson Unified District is 55.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 40.0% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Tucson Unified District, 89.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Tucson Unified District is $287,300, with a median rent of $1,163. The homeownership rate is 56.8%.
More from Arizona
Data for Tucson Unified District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0408800).
Homeownership is the standout figure in Tucson Unified District: 56.8% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 486,881 residents, Tucson Unified District is a school district in Arizona.
The typical household earns $61,908, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $287,300, with typical rent around $1,163.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US school districts — 34.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.