Census-designated place · Arizona
Drexel Heights, Arizona
Drexel Heights, census-designated place, in Pima County, Arizona. Drexel Heights had 27,675 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,687). GEOID 0420540.
Residents, 2020-2024
27,675
±1,687 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 27,523
Median household income
$73,508
±$5,952 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$250,100
±$12,375 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,342
±$136 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Drexel Heights and what county is it in?
Drexel Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Pima County, Arizona. It covers 19.2 square miles of land, 1,431 residents per square mile in 2020.
Drexel Heights is in the Tucson, AZ metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Drexel Heights, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Drexel Heights's population at 27,675 (±1,687). The 2020 Census counted 27,523 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Drexel Heights is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Drexel Heights | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,675 ±1,687 | 1,060,490 | no clear change |
| Households | 9,353 ±518 | 437,827 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.94 ±0.11 | 2.36 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 10,008 ±490 | 479,939 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Drexel Heights?
The median resident of Drexel Heights is 37.3 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 73.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 18.9%. 15.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Drexel Heights | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±2.1 | 39.8 | +2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±2.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0% ±2.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±1.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 73.7% ±2.7 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 18.9% ±2.5 pts | 50.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.4% ±2.2 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 49.6% ±4.3 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±2.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±1.6 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7% ±2.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6% ±2.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6% ±2.2 pts | 36.8% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±0.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±1.5 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Drexel Heights earn?
Half of Drexel Heights's 9,353 households earn less than $73,508 a year (±$5,952), against $70,315 in Pima County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $71,122 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Drexel Heights | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,508 ±$5,952 | $70,315 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,712 ±$4,328 | $95,999 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,334 ±$1,692 | $40,140 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6% ±3.9 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.6% ±8.7 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8% ±2.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±1.8 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±2.0 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Drexel Heights?
Owners occupy 84.8% of Drexel Heights's occupied homes and renters 15.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $250,100 by its owner (±$12,375). The median renter pays $1,342 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Drexel Heights | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $250,100 ±$12,375 | $319,700 | +$81,249 |
| Median gross rent | $1,342 ±$136 | $1,212 | +$179 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2% ±13.7 pts | 44.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,457 ±$76 | $1,656 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.8% ±2.9 pts | 65.2% | +8.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.2% ±2.9 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Housing units | 10,008 ±490 | 479,939 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±6.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.0% ±3.3 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.7% ±3.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±1.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Drexel Heights work and get to work?
72.5% of Drexel Heights's workers drive alone and 10.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Drexel Heights | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8% ±2.8 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5% ±4.0 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±2.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.9% ±2.7 pts | 15.4% | +6.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±1.8 | 24.3 min | −2.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Drexel Heights?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Drexel Heights, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,512 (Tract 43.12) to $107,656 (Tract 43.10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 43.22Pima County | 6,845 | $68,733 |
| Tract 43.12Pima County | 5,046 | $50,512 |
| Tract 43.21Pima County | 4,976 | $83,469 |
| Tract 43.11Pima County | 3,455 | $73,191 |
| Tract 43.20Pima County | 2,858 | $60,388 |
| Tract 43.10Pima County | 2,383 | $107,656 |
| Tract 43.33Pima County | 3,293 | $85,893 |
| Tract 44.22Pima County | 6,590 | $83,828 |
| Tract 9410Pima County | 3,463 | $41,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Drexel Heights) · Census block assignment files
How does Drexel Heights compare with other places in Arizona?
Drexel Heights ranks 72nd of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 36th | 210 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st | 210 |
| Median household income | 72nd | 196 |
| Per capita income | 140th | 209 |
| Median home value | 112th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 81st | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 123rd | 175 |
| Median age | 139th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 69th | 206 |
| Work from home | 89th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 84th | 206 |
Drexel Heights's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Drexel Heights?
6 of the 57 figures for Drexel Heights on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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