South Tucson, AZ Demographics

A map of South Tucson's Population by Race

South Tucson, Arizona has an estimated population of 4,550, a slight decrease from the 4,613 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% Hispanic, 8.4% White, 3.4% Native American/Other, 2.4% Black, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Tucson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Tucson has become considerably 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 South Tucson, that probability was 39.6% in 2020 and 27.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Tucson is ranked the 103rd 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). South Tucson was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Tucson's White Population

384 residents of South Tucson, or 8.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Tucson is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. South Tucson ranks 323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Tucson's White population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. White residents' share of South Tucson's population has decreased from 11.1% to 8.4%.

South Tucson is more White than neighboring Summit (7.6% White). South Tucson is less White than neighboring Kleindale (100% White), Drexel Heights (18.9% White), Tucson (43.3% White), and Flowing Wells (44.4% White).

South Tucson's Black Population

107 residents of South Tucson, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Tucson is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. South Tucson ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Tucson's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of South Tucson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

South Tucson is more Black than neighboring Kleindale (0% Black), Drexel Heights (1.4% Black), Flowing Wells (1.8% Black), and Summit (0% Black). South Tucson is less Black than neighboring Tucson (4.8% Black).

South Tucson's Asian Population

9 residents of South Tucson, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Tucson is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. South Tucson ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Tucson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.9%. Asian residents' share of South Tucson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

South Tucson is more Asian than neighboring Kleindale (0% Asian). South Tucson is less Asian than neighboring Drexel Heights (0.8% Asian), Tucson (3.1% Asian), Flowing Wells (1.3% Asian), and Summit (0.8% Asian).

South Tucson's Hispanic Population

3,852 residents of South Tucson, or 84.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Tucson is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Tucson ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Tucson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South Tucson's population has increased from 76.5% to 84.7%.

South Tucson is more Hispanic than neighboring Kleindale (0% Hispanic), Drexel Heights (73.7% Hispanic), Tucson (42.8% Hispanic), and Flowing Wells (45.8% Hispanic). South Tucson is less Hispanic than neighboring Summit (89.6% Hispanic).

South Tucson's Native American/Other Population

153 residents of South Tucson, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Tucson is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Tucson ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Tucson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Tucson's population has decreased from 8.0% to 3.4%.

South Tucson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kleindale (0% Native American/Other), Tucson (1.8% Native American/Other), Flowing Wells (2% Native American/Other), and Summit (0% Native American/Other). South Tucson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Drexel Heights (3.8% Native American/Other).

South Tucson's Multiracial Population

45 residents of South Tucson, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Tucson is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Tucson ranks 328th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Tucson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Tucson's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

South Tucson is more Multiracial than neighboring Kleindale (0% Multiracial). South Tucson is less Multiracial than neighboring Drexel Heights (1.3% Multiracial), Tucson (4.3% Multiracial), Flowing Wells (4.8% Multiracial), and Summit (2% 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.