Pima County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pima County is located in Arizona with a total population of 1,049,947. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pima County is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pima County is $67,929. This is 12% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $286,900. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $358,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pima County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.1%.

Education

35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%. Notably, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.