Census tract · Santa Cruz County
Census Tract 9661.09, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Census Tract 9661.09, GEOID 04023966109, in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, mostly within Rio Rico (63% of its census blocks). 3,799 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±541); the 2020 Census counted 3,261.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,799
±541 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,261
Median household income
$60,643
±$14,732 (90% margin)
Santa Cruz County: $55,217
Median home value
$220,500
±$22,075 (90% margin)
Santa Cruz County: $233,000
Median gross rent
$683
±$232 (90% margin)
Santa Cruz County: $829
Where is Census Tract 9661.09?
Census Tract 9661.09 is one of 14 census tracts in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It covers 195.64 square miles of land, 17 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 04023966109, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Rio Rico | 63% |
| Kino Springs | 3% |
| Beyerville | 1% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 9661.09: Tract 9660 ($77,450), Tract 9661.01 ($63,516), Tract 9661.06 ($50,976), Tract 9661.08 ($48,741), Tract 9661.10 ($101,576), Tract 9661.11 ($64,080) and Tract 9663.01 ($56,959). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9661.09?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9661.09's population at 3,799 (±541) in 1,450 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,261 residents and 1,353 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9661.09 | Rio Rico |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,799 ±541 | 22,017 |
| Households | 1,450 ±232 | 7,185 |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.41 | 3.06 |
| Housing units | 1,721 ±221 | 7,474 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9661.09?
The median resident of Census Tract 9661.09 is 40.1 years old; 26.9% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 72.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.8%. 24.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9661.09 | Rio Rico |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±8.6 | 34.6 |
| Under 18 years | 26.9% ±6.2 pts | 29.6% |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±3.9 pts | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 72.3% ±7.6 pts | 87.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.8% ±7.4 pts | 11.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 24.6% ±5.6 pts | 31.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 67.8% ±5.8 pts | 81.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.3% |
| With a disability | 18.9% ±7.7 pts | 10.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.4% ±7.5 pts | 11.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1% ±6.3 pts | 79.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.6% ±7.3 pts | 22.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8% ±5.1 pts | 7.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±9.7 pts | 93.0% |
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 Census Tract 9661.09 earn?
Half of the 1,450 households in Census Tract 9661.09 earn less than $60,643 a year (±$14,732), against $55,217 across Santa Cruz County: 6th highest of the county's 14 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 9661.09 | Rio Rico |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,643 ±$14,732 | $61,348 |
| Mean household income | $79,248 ±$13,478 | $77,779 |
| Per capita income | $29,599 ±$5,807 | $26,148 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2% ±10.1 pts | 16.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1% ±20.4 pts | 20.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0% ±7.9 pts | 18.6% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% ±1.2 pts | 97.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.7% ±11.0 pts | 90.5% |
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 Census Tract 9661.09?
Owners occupy 91.5% of Census Tract 9661.09's occupied homes and renters 8.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $220,500 by its owner (±$22,075). The median renter pays $683 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9661.09 | Rio Rico |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $220,500 ±$22,075 | $224,100 |
| Median gross rent | $683 ±$232 | $1,091 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 6.6% ±10.3 pts | 57.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,345 ±$107 | $1,248 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.5% ±4.5 pts | 85.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.5% ±4.5 pts | 15.0% |
| Housing units | 1,721 ±221 | 7,474 |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.0% ±4.6 pts | 88.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±3.5 pts | 1.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.8% ±3.5 pts | 2.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±3.1 pts | 11.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% |
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 Census Tract 9661.09 get to work?
80.1% of Census Tract 9661.09's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.4%.
| Measure | Tract 9661.09 | Rio Rico |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5% ±7.1 pts | 64.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% ±5.4 pts | 10.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 80.1% ±10.5 pts | 84.0% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±5.6 pts | 8.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% ±6.6 pts | 6.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±4.2 | 28.3 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
How does Census Tract 9661.09 compare with the other tracts in Santa Cruz County?
Among Santa Cruz County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9661.09 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Santa Cruz County | In Rio Rico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 14 | 3rd of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 14 | 5th of 6 |
| Median household income | 6th of 14 | 4th of 6 |
| Per capita income | 5th of 14 | 2nd of 6 |
| Median home value | 8th of 14 | 4th of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 13 | 5th of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 12 | 2nd of 5 |
| Median age | 5th of 14 | 1st of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 14 | 2nd of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Santa Cruz County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9660 | 3rd | $77,450±$23,478 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9661.11 | 4th | $64,080±$5,246 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9661.01 | 5th | $63,516±$31,397 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9661.09 | 6th | $60,643±$14,732 |
| Tract 9663.01 | 7th | $56,959±$15,103 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9662 | 8th | $51,372±$17,863 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9661.06 | 9th | $50,976±$15,571 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9661.09?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9661.09 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections