Census-designated place · Arizona
Tanque Verde, Arizona
Tanque Verde, census-designated place, in Pima County, Arizona. Tanque Verde had 15,866 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,130). GEOID 0472000.
Residents, 2020-2024
15,866
±1,130 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 16,250
Median household income
$121,599
±$10,203 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$607,900
±$21,665 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,347
±$864 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Tanque Verde and what county is it in?
Tanque Verde 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 32.3 square miles of land, 503 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tanque Verde 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 Tanque Verde, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Tanque Verde's population at 15,866 (±1,130). The 2020 Census counted 16,250 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Tanque Verde is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Tanque Verde | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,866 ±1,130 | 1,060,490 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,520 ±388 | 437,827 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.11 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,255 ±410 | 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 Tanque Verde?
The median resident of Tanque Verde is 57.3 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 34.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.8%. 6.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tanque Verde | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.3 ±1.9 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.0% ±2.8 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.3% ±2.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Male | 52.8% ±1.8 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% ±2.5 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.0% ±3.0 pts | 50.5% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.3% ±1.4 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5% ±1.8 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.7% ±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3% ±2.5 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±1.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 58.8% ±3.0 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 31.2% ±2.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.3% ±1.8 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±1.4 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 Tanque Verde earn?
Half of Tanque Verde's 6,520 households earn less than $121,599 a year (±$10,203), against $70,315 in Pima County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $124,925 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tanque Verde | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,599 ±$10,203 | $70,315 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $162,261 ±$12,223 | $95,999 | – |
| Per capita income | $66,762 ±$4,700 | $40,140 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.3% ±1.0 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±3.6 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±3.5 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 Tanque Verde?
Owners occupy 96.1% of Tanque Verde's occupied homes and renters 3.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $607,900 by its owner (±$21,665). The median renter pays $1,347 a month including utilities, and 44.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tanque Verde | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $607,900 ±$21,665 | $319,700 | +$131,868 |
| Median gross rent | $1,347 ±$864 | $1,212 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.0% ±25.2 pts | 44.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,377 ±$94 | $1,656 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 96.1% ±1.6 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 3.9% ±1.6 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Housing units | 7,255 ±410 | 479,939 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.9% ±1.2 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±1.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±0.8 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 Tanque Verde work and get to work?
69.5% of Tanque Verde's workers drive alone and 23.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Tanque Verde | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.2% ±2.4 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±1.8 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.5% ±4.0 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.3% ±3.4 pts | 15.4% | +15.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±2.0 | 24.3 min | −3.2 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 Tanque Verde?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Tanque Verde, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $96,908 (Tract 40.53) to $133,167 (Tract 40.54).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 40.51Pima County | 5,072 | $110,676 |
| Tract 53Pima County | 3,713 | $116,511 |
| Tract 40.53Pima County | 3,166 | $96,908 |
| Tract 40.50Pima County | 1,794 | $131,111 |
| Tract 40.44Pima County | 3,883 | $121,367 |
| Tract 40.54Pima County | 1,270 | $133,167 |
| Tract 40.55Pima County | 4,128 | $91,845 |
| Tract 40.52Pima County | 1,898 | $109,036 |
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 Tanque Verde) · Census block assignment files
How does Tanque Verde compare with other places in Arizona?
Tanque Verde ranks 17th 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) | 51st | 210 |
| Residents per square mile | 85th | 210 |
| Median household income | 17th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 10th | 209 |
| Median home value | 19th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 50th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 164th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th | 175 |
| Median age | 47th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 8th | 206 |
| Work from home | 26th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 64th | 206 |
Tanque Verde'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 Tanque Verde?
12 of the 57 figures for Tanque Verde 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tanque Verde are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.