Drexel Heights, AZ Demographics
A map of Drexel Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 20,067 | 72.9% |
White | 5,434 | 19.7% |
Native American/Other | 956 | 3.5% |
Multiracial | 459 | 1.7% |
Black | 417 | 1.5% |
Asian | 190 | 0.7% |
Drexel Heights, Arizona had a population of 27,523 in 2020. It was 19.7% White, 1.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 72.9% Hispanic, 3.5% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Drexel Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 467 places in Arizona, Drexel Heights is the 36th most populous. 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).
Drexel Heights's White Population
5,434 residents of Drexel Heights identify as White, or 19.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Drexel Heights considerably less than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Drexel Heights is ranked #310 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Drexel Heights is more White than neighboring South Tucson (11.1% White), and Summit (13.7% White). Drexel Heights is less White than neighboring Valencia West (19.8% White), Tucson Estates (56.7% White), and Tucson Mountains (64.8% White).
Drexel Heights's Black Population
417 residents of Drexel Heights identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Drexel Heights roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Drexel Heights is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Drexel Heights is more Black than neighboring Tucson Estates (1.3% Black), and Summit (0.3% Black). Drexel Heights is less Black than neighboring Valencia West (2.9% Black), and South Tucson (2.1% Black).
Drexel Heights's Asian Population
190 residents of Drexel Heights identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Drexel Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Drexel Heights is ranked #151 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Drexel Heights is more Asian than neighboring Summit (0.5% Asian). Drexel Heights is less Asian than neighboring Valencia West (1.2% Asian), Tucson Estates (0.8% Asian), and Tucson Mountains (2.3% Asian).
Drexel Heights's Hispanic Population
20,067 residents of Drexel Heights identify as Hispanic, or 72.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Drexel Heights considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Drexel Heights is ranked #29 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Drexel Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Valencia West (70.2% Hispanic), Tucson Estates (36.1% Hispanic), and Tucson Mountains (26.8% Hispanic). Drexel Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring South Tucson (76.5% Hispanic), and Summit (83.5% Hispanic).
Drexel Heights's Native American/Other Population
956 residents of Drexel Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Drexel Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Drexel Heights is ranked #191 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Drexel Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tucson Estates (2% Native American/Other), Summit (0.9% Native American/Other), and Tucson Mountains (1.2% Native American/Other). Drexel Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valencia West (4% Native American/Other), and South Tucson (8% Native American/Other).
Drexel Heights's Multiracial Population
459 residents of Drexel Heights identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Drexel Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Drexel Heights is ranked #319 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Drexel Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring South Tucson (1.6% Multiracial), and Summit (1.2% Multiracial). Drexel Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Valencia West (1.9% Multiracial), Tucson Estates (3% Multiracial), and Tucson Mountains (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.