Sahuarita, AZ Demographics

A map of Sahuarita's Population by Race

Sahuarita, Arizona has an estimated population of 35,862, an increase from the 34,134 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.5% White, 39.1% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sahuarita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sahuarita is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Sahuarita, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sahuarita is ranked the 33rd 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). Sahuarita was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sahuarita's White Population

18,821 residents of Sahuarita, or 52.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sahuarita is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Sahuarita ranks 248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sahuarita's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Sahuarita's population has decreased from 53.8% to 52.5%.

Sahuarita is more White than neighboring Summit (7.6% White), and Arivaca Junction (29.1% White). Sahuarita is less White than neighboring Green Valley (91.5% White), Elephant Head (76.5% White), and Corona de Tucson (61.5% White).

Sahuarita's Black Population

1,156 residents of Sahuarita, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sahuarita is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Sahuarita ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sahuarita's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.0%. Black residents' share of Sahuarita's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.2%.

Sahuarita is more Black than neighboring Green Valley (0.4% Black), Summit (0% Black), Elephant Head (0% Black), and Arivaca Junction (0% Black). Sahuarita is less Black than neighboring Corona de Tucson (3.9% Black).

Sahuarita's Asian Population

414 residents of Sahuarita, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sahuarita is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Sahuarita ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sahuarita's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Asian residents' share of Sahuarita's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.2%.

Sahuarita is more Asian than neighboring Green Valley (0.5% Asian), Summit (0.8% Asian), Elephant Head (0% Asian), Corona de Tucson (0.8% Asian), and Arivaca Junction (0% Asian).

Sahuarita's Hispanic Population

14,011 residents of Sahuarita, or 39.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sahuarita is higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sahuarita ranks 78th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sahuarita's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Sahuarita's population has increased from 36.8% to 39.1%.

Sahuarita is more Hispanic than neighboring Green Valley (5.7% Hispanic), Elephant Head (23.5% Hispanic), and Corona de Tucson (24.2% Hispanic). Sahuarita is less Hispanic than neighboring Summit (89.6% Hispanic), and Arivaca Junction (70.9% Hispanic).

Sahuarita's Native American/Other Population

354 residents of Sahuarita, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sahuarita is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sahuarita ranks 319th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sahuarita's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sahuarita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Sahuarita is more Native American/Other than neighboring Green Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), Summit (0% Native American/Other), Elephant Head (0% Native American/Other), Corona de Tucson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Arivaca Junction (0% Native American/Other).

Sahuarita's Multiracial Population

1,106 residents of Sahuarita, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sahuarita is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sahuarita ranks 158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sahuarita's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sahuarita's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Sahuarita is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Valley (1.2% Multiracial), Summit (2% Multiracial), Elephant Head (0% Multiracial), and Arivaca Junction (0% Multiracial). Sahuarita is less Multiracial than neighboring Corona de Tucson (9.3% 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.