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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

White55.8%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian40.0%
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+

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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%.

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.