Sunizona, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 191, Sunizona's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sunizona is a small community located in Arizona, within Cochise County. The total population is 191. It ranks as the 357th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sunizona is 59.3 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. With 29.8% of the population under 18, Sunizona has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sunizona is $32,708. This is 59% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.1%. This is 181% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sunizona, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $64,300. Housing costs are 84% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Sunizona is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sunizona is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.8%.

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sunizona, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.