Census-designated place · Arizona
Vail, Arizona
Vail, census-designated place, in Pima County, Arizona. Vail had 16,315 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,953). GEOID 0478540.
Residents, 2020-2024
16,315
±1,953 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 13,604
Median household income
$130,904
±$13,488 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$414,600
±$17,427 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$2,057
±$407 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Vail and what county is it in?
Vail 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 22.7 square miles of land, 600 residents per square mile in 2020.
Vail 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 Vail, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Vail's population at 16,315 (±1,953). The 2020 Census counted 13,604 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Vail is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Vail | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,315 ±1,953 | 1,060,490 | +3,333 |
| Households | 5,529 ±566 | 437,827 | +1,120 |
| Average household size | 2.95 ±0.16 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,750 ±545 | 479,939 | +1,200 |
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 Vail?
The median resident of Vail is 40.7 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.6%. 7.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Vail | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±6.2 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±4.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±3.3 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Male | 53.3% ±2.3 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.6% ±3.7 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.0% ±6.1 pts | 50.5% | −10.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±2.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.9% ±2.9 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.8% ±3.8 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 17.6% ±2.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7% ±2.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.6 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3% ±2.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.9% ±4.6 pts | 36.8% | +6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.5% ±3.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±4.6 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±2.6 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 Vail earn?
Half of Vail's 5,529 households earn less than $130,904 a year (±$13,488), against $70,315 in Pima County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 the median was $105,750 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $25,154 after inflation. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vail | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,904 ±$13,488 | $70,315 | +$25,154 |
| Mean household income | $138,905 ±$8,938 | $95,999 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,544 ±$3,769 | $40,140 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.3% ±2.4 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.7% ±4.9 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2% ±2.4 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% ±0.3 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.3% ±1.3 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 Vail?
Owners occupy 91.1% of Vail's occupied homes and renters 8.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $414,600 by its owner (±$17,427). The median renter pays $2,057 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Vail | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $414,600 ±$17,427 | $319,700 | +$122,310 |
| Median gross rent | $2,057 ±$407 | $1,212 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.7% ±13.3 pts | 44.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,979 ±$104 | $1,656 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.1% ±3.4 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.9% ±3.4 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,750 ±545 | 479,939 | +1,200 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.2% ±2.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.5% ±3.6 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±2.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.4% ±3.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 28.6% ±5.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±0.9 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 Vail work and get to work?
71.6% of Vail's workers drive alone and 20.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.6%.
| Measure | Vail | Pima County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±4.4 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.5% | −2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.6% ±5.1 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±2.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.4% ±5.4 pts | 15.4% | +14.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.7 min ±1.7 | 24.3 min | no clear change |
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 Vail?
1 census tract lies mostly in Vail, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 40.82Pima County | 5,461 | $138,893 |
| Tract 41.09Pima County | 6,827 | $127,258 |
| Tract 40.62Pima County | 9,878 | $126,549 |
| Tract 40.61Pima County | 5,128 | $99,881 |
| Tract 40.81Pima County | 5,906 | $136,042 |
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 Vail) · Census block assignment files
How does Vail compare with other places in Arizona?
Vail ranks 12th 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) | 49th | 210 |
| Residents per square mile | 79th | 210 |
| Median household income | 12th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 42nd | 209 |
| Median home value | 49th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 12th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 159th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th | 175 |
| Median age | 123rd | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 34th | 206 |
| Work from home | 42nd | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 54th | 206 |
Vail's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Vail with other places
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 Vail?
13 of the 57 figures for Vail 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 Vail 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.