Sierra Vista, AZ Demographics

A map of Sierra Vista's Population by Race

Sierra Vista, Arizona has an estimated population of 45,155, a less than 1% change from the 45,308 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.8% White, 23.5% Hispanic, 8.4% Multiracial, 6.2% Black, 3.5% Asian, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sierra Vista, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sierra Vista is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Sierra Vista, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 61.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sierra Vista is ranked the 27th 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). Sierra Vista was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sierra Vista's White Population

25,648 residents of Sierra Vista, or 56.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sierra Vista is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Sierra Vista ranks 237th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Vista's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Sierra Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 56.8%.

Sierra Vista is less White than neighboring Huachuca City (66% White), Sierra Vista Southeast (68.8% White), Whetstone (70.7% White), Elgin (75.4% White), and Miracle Valley (88% White).

Sierra Vista's Black Population

2,788 residents of Sierra Vista, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sierra Vista is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Sierra Vista ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Vista's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Black residents' share of Sierra Vista's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.2%.

Sierra Vista is more Black than neighboring Huachuca City (1.1% Black), Sierra Vista Southeast (0.6% Black), Whetstone (1.1% Black), Elgin (0% Black), and Miracle Valley (0% Black).

Sierra Vista's Asian Population

1,591 residents of Sierra Vista, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sierra Vista is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Sierra Vista ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Vista's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of Sierra Vista's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.5%.

Sierra Vista is more Asian than neighboring Huachuca City (1.3% Asian), Sierra Vista Southeast (1.8% Asian), Whetstone (0.7% Asian), Elgin (0% Asian), and Miracle Valley (0% Asian).

Sierra Vista's Hispanic Population

10,610 residents of Sierra Vista, or 23.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sierra Vista is lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sierra Vista ranks 134th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Vista's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Sierra Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.5%.

Sierra Vista is more Hispanic than neighboring Huachuca City (21% Hispanic), Whetstone (21.4% Hispanic), and Miracle Valley (10.9% Hispanic). Sierra Vista is less Hispanic than neighboring Elgin (24.6% Hispanic).

Sierra Vista's Native American/Other Population

723 residents of Sierra Vista, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sierra Vista is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sierra Vista ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Vista's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sierra Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Sierra Vista is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sierra Vista Southeast (0.2% Native American/Other), Whetstone (0.4% Native American/Other), Elgin (0% Native American/Other), and Miracle Valley (1.1% Native American/Other). Sierra Vista is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huachuca City (2.2% Native American/Other).

Sierra Vista's Multiracial Population

3,795 residents of Sierra Vista, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sierra Vista is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sierra Vista ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sierra Vista's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Sierra Vista's population has increased from 6.2% to 8.4%.

Sierra Vista is more Multiracial than neighboring Sierra Vista Southeast (5.1% Multiracial), Whetstone (5.7% Multiracial), Elgin (0% Multiracial), and Miracle Valley (0% 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.