County · Arizona
Pima County, Arizona
Pima County, Arizona. Pima County had 1,074,685 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Arizona (+6.5%). It holds 55 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 50 census-designated) and 270 census tracts. GEOID 04019.
Pima County is the county of the Tucson, AZ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,074,685
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,043,433 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,060,490
Median household income
$70,315
±$1,089 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$319,700
±$3,338 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,212
±$14 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
How many people live in Pima County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,043,433 residents in Pima County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,074,685 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,060,490 over 9,189 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pima County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,060,490 | 7,378,838 | +33,283 |
| Households | 437,827±1,858 | 2,856,081 | +33,088 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.01 | 2.53 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 479,939±359 | 3,192,839 | +20,027 |
Pima County's population since 2000
From 843,746 in 2000 to 1,074,685 in 2025: up 27.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pima County?
Pima County holds 55 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 50 census-designated places. The largest is Tucson with 548,371 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tucson | 542,629 | $57,073 |
|---|---|---|
| Casas Adobes | 70,973 | $83,683 |
| Catalina Foothills | 52,401 | $115,304 |
| Marana | 51,908 | $112,606 |
| Oro Valley | 47,070 | $107,117 |
| Sahuarita | 34,134 | $104,680 |
| Drexel Heights | 27,523 | $73,508 |
| Green Valley | 22,616 | $62,063 |
| Tanque Verde | 16,250 | $121,599 |
| Flowing Wells | 15,657 | $39,774 |
| Valencia West | 14,101 | $99,884 |
| Vail | 13,604 | $130,904 |
| Tucson Estates | 12,069 | $66,582 |
| Tucson Mountains | 10,862 | $134,474 |
| Picture Rocks | 9,551 | $61,634 |
| Corona de Tucson | 9,240 | $132,568 |
| Catalina | 7,551 | $78,207 |
| Rincon Valley | 5,612 | $132,098 |
| Avra Valley | 5,569 | $54,132 |
| Three Points | 5,184 | $56,898 |
| Summit | 4,724 | $47,064 |
| South Tucson | 4,613 | $33,598 |
| Ajo | 3,039 | $53,958 |
| SellsGEOID 0465490 | 2,121 | not published |
| Arivaca JunctionGEOID 0403380 | 970 | $61,786 |
| J-Six RanchettesGEOID 0436440 | 647 | $103,289 |
| ArivacaGEOID 0403320 | 623 | $30,542 |
| Elephant HeadGEOID 0421980 | 588 | $48,208 |
| Santa RosaGEOID 0464310 | 474 | $39,766 |
| PisinemoGEOID 0456470 | 359 | $26,607 |
| NelsonGEOID 0449100 | 249 | not published |
| TopawaGEOID 0474680 | 233 | $39,333 |
| San MiguelGEOID 0463610 | 205 | not published |
| South KomelikGEOID 0468670 | 176 | $70,481 |
| KleindaleGEOID 0438290 | 165 | $48,786 |
| AnegamGEOID 0402270 | 149 | not published |
| Maish VayaGEOID 0443920 | 129 | not published |
| Gu OidakGEOID 0430550 | 126 | not published |
| WhyGEOID 0482670 | 122 | not published |
| Ali ChukGEOID 0401560 | 119 | not published |
| Ali ChuksonGEOID 0401570 | 113 | not published |
| CowlicGEOID 0416830 | 105 | not published |
| RillitoGEOID 0459900 | 94 | not published |
| Wahak HotrontkGEOID 0480430 | 88 | not published |
| Haivana NakyaGEOID 0430850 | 72 | not published |
| SummerhavenGEOID 0470175 | 71 | not published |
| Ali MolinaGEOID 0401620 | 61 | $86,477 |
| VentanaGEOID 0479590 | 52 | $40,739 |
| Ak ChinGEOID 0400940 | 50 | not published |
| Chiawuli TakGEOID 0412560 | 48 | not published |
| ComobabiGEOID 0415080 | 44 | not published |
| Ko VayaGEOID 0438950 | 43 | not published |
| CharcoGEOID 0412150 | 27 | not published |
| NolicGEOID 0449710 | 12 | not published |
| Willow CanyonGEOID 0483475 | 2 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pima County?
The median resident of Pima County is 39.8 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 21.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.4%. 11.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pima County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8±0.2 | 39.0 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.6%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.4% | 31.4% | −0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.5%±0.1 pts | 52.6% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.1 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.1 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.8%±0.3 pts | 13.0% | −1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.7%±0.5 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4%±0.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±0.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6%±0.3 pts | 10.5% | −0.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5%±0.3 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.8%±0.5 pts | 33.3% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.0%±0.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Pima County earn?
Half of Pima County's 437,827 households earn less than $70,315 a year (±$1,089), against $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,693 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,622 after inflation. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pima County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,315±$1,089 | $79,964 | +$4,622 |
| Mean household income | $95,999±$1,236 | $108,273 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,140±$509 | $42,503 | +$3,580 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3%±0.5 pts | 12.5% | −2.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6%±1.3 pts | 16.2% | −5.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1%±0.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9%±0.3 pts | 91.5% | – |
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 Pima County?
Owners occupy 65.2% of Pima County's occupied homes and renters 34.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $319,700 by its owner (±$3,338). The median renter pays $1,212 a month including utilities, and 44.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pima County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $319,700±$3,338 | $394,500 | +$93,129 |
| Median gross rent | $1,212±$14 | $1,543 | +$96 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.1%±1.2 pts | 42.2% | +2.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,656±$16 | $1,803 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.2%±0.5 pts | 67.4% | +2.0 pts |
| Housing units | 479,939±359 | 3,192,839 | +20,027 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5%±0.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.9%±0.5 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6%±0.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 many new homes is Pima County building?
Builders took permits for 4,658 new housing units across Pima County in 2025 (3,592 single-family), 4.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pima County get to work?
69.3% of Pima County's workers drive alone and 15.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Pima County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.0%±0.4 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±0.4 pts | 5.1% | −1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.3%±0.6 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±0.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.4%±0.5 pts | 18.4% | +10.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±0.3 | 25.4 min | −0.6 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 are Pima County's census tracts?
Pima County is divided into 270 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,841 (Tract 13.03) to $177,917 (Tract 46.34).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pima County compare with Arizona's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 15 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 15 |
| Median household income | 5th of 15 |
| Median home value | 5th of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 15 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 15 |
| Median age | 7th of 15 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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