Pima County Demographics
A map of Pima County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 536,868 | 51.5% |
Hispanic | 372,788 | 35.7% |
Multiracial | 37,415 | 3.6% |
Black | 36,254 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 30,264 | 2.9% |
Asian | 29,844 | 2.9% |
Pima County, Arizona had a population of 1,043,433 in 2020. It was 51.5% White, 3.5% Black, 2.9% Asian, 35.7% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pima County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Pima County is the 2nd most populous county of the 15 counties in Arizona.
Pima County's White Population
536,868 residents of Pima County identify as White, or 51.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Pima County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 15 counties in Arizona, Pima County is ranked #10 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Pima County is more White than neighboring Santa Cruz County (14.9% White). Pima County is less White than neighboring Pinal County (56.4% White), Maricopa County (53.3% White), Gila County (61.5% White), and Cochise County (54.4% White).
Pima County's Black Population
36,254 residents of Pima County identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pima County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 15 counties in Arizona, Pima County is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Pima County is more Black than neighboring Santa Cruz County (0.2% Black), and Gila County (0.4% Black). Pima County is less Black than neighboring Pinal County (4.9% Black), and Maricopa County (5.5% Black).
Pima County's Asian Population
29,844 residents of Pima County identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pima County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 15 counties in Arizona, Pima County is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Pima County is more Asian than neighboring Pinal County (1.5% Asian), Santa Cruz County (0.6% Asian), Gila County (0.8% Asian), and Cochise County (2.1% Asian). Pima County is less Asian than neighboring Maricopa County (4.5% Asian).
Pima County's Hispanic Population
372,788 residents of Pima County identify as Hispanic, or 35.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pima County slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 15 counties in Arizona, Pima County is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Pima County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinal County (28.6% Hispanic), Maricopa County (30.6% Hispanic), Gila County (17.4% Hispanic), and Cochise County (34% Hispanic). Pima County is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Cruz County (83.1% Hispanic).
Pima County's Native American/Other Population
30,264 residents of Pima County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pima County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 15 counties in Arizona, Pima County is ranked #9 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Pima County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Cruz County (0.5% Native American/Other), Maricopa County (2.2% Native American/Other), and Cochise County (1.5% Native American/Other). Pima County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pinal County (4.7% Native American/Other), and Gila County (16.7% Native American/Other).
Pima County's Multiracial Population
37,415 residents of Pima County identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pima County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 15 counties in Arizona, Pima County is ranked #8 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Pima County is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Cruz County (0.6% Multiracial), and Gila County (3.1% Multiracial). Pima County is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinal County (4% Multiracial), Maricopa County (3.8% Multiracial), and Cochise County (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.