Tucson, AZ Demographics
A map of Tucson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 236,837 | 43.6% |
Hispanic | 228,878 | 42.2% |
Black | 27,702 | 5.1% |
Multiracial | 19,833 | 3.7% |
Asian | 16,336 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 13,043 | 2.4% |
Tucson, Arizona had a population of 542,629 in 2020. It was 43.6% White, 5.1% Black, 3.0% Asian, 42.2% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tucson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tucson is the 2nd 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).
Tucson's White Population
236,837 residents of Tucson identify as White, or 43.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Tucson slightly less than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tucson is ranked #275 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Tucson is more White than neighboring South Tucson (11.1% White), Summit (13.7% White), and Drexel Heights (19.7% White). Tucson is less White than neighboring Kleindale (50.9% White), and Catalina Foothills (75% White).
Tucson's Black Population
27,702 residents of Tucson identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tucson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tucson is ranked #20 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Tucson is more Black than neighboring South Tucson (2.1% Black), Summit (0.3% Black), Catalina Foothills (1.4% Black), and Drexel Heights (1.5% Black). Tucson is less Black than neighboring Kleindale (5.5% Black).
Tucson's Asian Population
16,336 residents of Tucson identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tucson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tucson is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Tucson is more Asian than neighboring South Tucson (0.7% Asian), Summit (0.5% Asian), Kleindale (0.6% Asian), and Drexel Heights (0.7% Asian). Tucson is less Asian than neighboring Catalina Foothills (6.2% Asian).
Tucson's Hispanic Population
228,878 residents of Tucson identify as Hispanic, or 42.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tucson slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tucson is ranked #65 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Tucson is more Hispanic than neighboring Kleindale (31.5% Hispanic), and Catalina Foothills (12.4% Hispanic). Tucson is less Hispanic than neighboring South Tucson (76.5% Hispanic), Summit (83.5% Hispanic), and Drexel Heights (72.9% Hispanic).
Tucson's Native American/Other Population
13,043 residents of Tucson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tucson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tucson is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Tucson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summit (0.9% Native American/Other), and Catalina Foothills (1% Native American/Other). Tucson is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Tucson (8% Native American/Other), and Drexel Heights (3.5% Native American/Other).
Tucson's Multiracial Population
19,833 residents of Tucson identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tucson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Tucson is ranked #160 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Tucson is more Multiracial than neighboring South Tucson (1.6% Multiracial), Summit (1.2% Multiracial), and Drexel Heights (1.7% Multiracial). Tucson is less Multiracial than neighboring Kleindale (9.1% Multiracial), and Catalina Foothills (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.