Catalina, AZ Demographics

A map of Catalina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,646	5,151	71.6%	68.2%
Hispanic	1,487	1,856	22.9%	24.6%
Multiracial	203	322	3.1%	4.3%
Black	137	74	2.1%	1.0%
Asian	14	78	0.2%	1.0%
Native American/Other	2	70	0.0%	0.9%

Catalina, Arizona has an estimated population of 6,489, a large decrease from the 7,551 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 22.9% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Catalina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Catalina has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Catalina, that probability was 47.2% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Catalina is ranked the 83rd most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Catalina was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Catalina's White Population

4,646 residents of Catalina, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Catalina is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Catalina ranks 190th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalina's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Catalina's population has increased from 68.2% to 71.6%.

Catalina is more White than neighboring Summerhaven (0% White), Oracle (57.9% White), and Catalina Foothills (71.5% White). Catalina is less White than neighboring Saddlebrooke (86.5% White), and Oro Valley (72.9% White).

Catalina's Black Population

137 residents of Catalina, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Catalina is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Catalina ranks 105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalina's Black population has grown by an estimated 85.1%. Black residents' share of Catalina's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.

Catalina is more Black than neighboring Saddlebrooke (1.1% Black), Oro Valley (1.1% Black), Summerhaven (0% Black), Oracle (0% Black), and Catalina Foothills (1.7% Black).

Catalina's Asian Population

14 residents of Catalina, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Catalina is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Catalina ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalina's Asian population has declined by an estimated 82.1%. Asian residents' share of Catalina's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Catalina is more Asian than neighboring Summerhaven (0% Asian), and Oracle (0% Asian). Catalina is less Asian than neighboring Saddlebrooke (1.2% Asian), Oro Valley (4% Asian), and Catalina Foothills (6.5% Asian).

Catalina's Hispanic Population

1,487 residents of Catalina, or 22.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Catalina is lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Catalina ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Catalina's population has decreased from 24.6% to 22.9%.

Catalina is more Hispanic than neighboring Saddlebrooke (8.2% Hispanic), Oro Valley (16.7% Hispanic), Summerhaven (0% Hispanic), and Catalina Foothills (13% Hispanic). Catalina is less Hispanic than neighboring Oracle (38.2% Hispanic).

Catalina's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Catalina, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Catalina is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Catalina ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 97.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Catalina's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Catalina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saddlebrooke (1.3% Native American/Other), Oro Valley (1% Native American/Other), and Catalina Foothills (1.5% Native American/Other).

Catalina's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Catalina, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Catalina is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Catalina ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalina's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Catalina's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.1%.

Catalina is more Multiracial than neighboring Saddlebrooke (1.7% Multiracial), and Summerhaven (0% Multiracial). Catalina is less Multiracial than neighboring Oro Valley (4.3% Multiracial), Oracle (3.9% Multiracial), and Catalina Foothills (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.