Superior, AZ Demographics

A map of Superior's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,654	1,639	65.2%	68.1%
White	800	670	31.6%	27.8%
Multiracial	33	44	1.3%	1.8%
Native American/Other	25	19	1.0%	0.8%
Black	20	23	0.8%	1.0%
Asian	3	12	0.1%	0.5%

Superior, Arizona has an estimated population of 2,535, an increase from the 2,407 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.2% Hispanic, 31.6% White, 1.3% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.8% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Superior, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Superior 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 Superior, that probability was 45.8% in 2020 and 47.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Superior is ranked the 137th 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). Superior was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Superior's White Population

800 residents of Superior, or 31.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Superior is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Superior ranks 300th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's White population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. White residents' share of Superior's population has increased from 27.8% to 31.6%.

Superior is less White than neighboring Top-of-the-World (53.5% White), Queen Valley (86% White), Miami (37.5% White), Claypool (47.2% White), and Kearny (61% White).

Superior's Black Population

20 residents of Superior, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Superior is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Superior ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Superior's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Superior is more Black than neighboring Top-of-the-World (0% Black), Queen Valley (0% Black), Miami (0% Black), and Claypool (0% Black). Superior is less Black than neighboring Kearny (3.1% Black).

Superior's Asian Population

3 residents of Superior, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Superior is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Superior ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Superior's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Superior is more Asian than neighboring Top-of-the-World (0% Asian), Queen Valley (0% Asian), Claypool (0% Asian), and Kearny (0% Asian).

Superior's Hispanic Population

1,654 residents of Superior, or 65.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Superior is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Superior ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Superior's population has decreased from 68.1% to 65.2%.

Superior is more Hispanic than neighboring Top-of-the-World (46.5% Hispanic), Queen Valley (8.4% Hispanic), Miami (45.3% Hispanic), Claypool (50.2% Hispanic), and Kearny (34.3% Hispanic).

Superior's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Superior, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Superior is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Superior ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Superior's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Superior is more Native American/Other than neighboring Top-of-the-World (0% Native American/Other), Queen Valley (0% Native American/Other), Claypool (0% Native American/Other), and Kearny (0% Native American/Other). Superior is less Native American/Other than neighboring Miami (1.5% Native American/Other).

Superior's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Superior, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Superior is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Superior ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Superior's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Superior's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.3%.

Superior is more Multiracial than neighboring Top-of-the-World (0% Multiracial). Superior is less Multiracial than neighboring Queen Valley (5.6% Multiracial), Miami (15.6% Multiracial), Claypool (2.6% Multiracial), and Kearny (1.5% 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.