Sun City West, AZ Demographics

A map of Sun City West's Population by Race

Sun City West, Arizona has an estimated population of 27,425, an increase from the 25,806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sun City West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sun City West has become more 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 Sun City West, that probability was 11.1% in 2020 and 12.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sun City West is ranked the 37th 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). Sun City West was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sun City West's White Population

25,576 residents of Sun City West, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sun City West is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Sun City West ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sun City West's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Sun City West's population has decreased from 94.2% to 93.3%.

Sun City West is more White than neighboring El Mirage (31.8% White), Sun City (88.1% White), Surprise (65.8% White), Youngtown (45.9% White), and Peoria (64.3% White).

Sun City West's Black Population

304 residents of Sun City West, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sun City West is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Sun City West ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sun City West's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. Black residents' share of Sun City West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Sun City West is less Black than neighboring El Mirage (7.3% Black), Sun City (1.5% Black), Surprise (4.3% Black), Youngtown (1.9% Black), and Peoria (3.2% Black).

Sun City West's Asian Population

347 residents of Sun City West, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sun City West is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Sun City West ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sun City West's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.8%. Asian residents' share of Sun City West's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.3%.

Sun City West is more Asian than neighboring El Mirage (0.9% Asian), and Sun City (0.9% Asian). Sun City West is less Asian than neighboring Surprise (2.4% Asian), Youngtown (2.7% Asian), and Peoria (5.3% Asian).

Sun City West's Hispanic Population

538 residents of Sun City West, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sun City West is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sun City West ranks 385th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sun City West's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sun City West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Sun City West is less Hispanic than neighboring El Mirage (49.3% Hispanic), Sun City (6.6% Hispanic), Surprise (20% Hispanic), Youngtown (42.8% Hispanic), and Peoria (20.7% Hispanic).

Sun City West's Native American/Other Population

297 residents of Sun City West, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sun City West is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sun City West ranks 415th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sun City West's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 139.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sun City West's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Sun City West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sun City (0.6% Native American/Other), and Peoria (1% Native American/Other). Sun City West is less Native American/Other than neighboring El Mirage (3% Native American/Other), Surprise (1.6% Native American/Other), and Youngtown (1.4% Native American/Other).

Sun City West's Multiracial Population

363 residents of Sun City West, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sun City West is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sun City West ranks 340th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sun City West's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sun City West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Sun City West is less Multiracial than neighboring El Mirage (7.6% Multiracial), Sun City (2.4% Multiracial), Surprise (5.8% Multiracial), Youngtown (5.3% Multiracial), and Peoria (5.6% 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.