Quick Facts about Tucson
- Tucson is the 32nd largest city in the U.S.
- Between 2000 and 2004, Arizona's population exploded at three times the rate of growth for the United States as a whole
- 332,350 residents own their own home
- Mean Home Value: $215,000
- Mean Household Income: $50,400
*Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tucson Hits 1 Million People
- Tucson reached a million people faster than anyone predicted
- The average growth per year in Pima County was 20,000 to 25,000 people
- In 2004-2005 growth increased; about 50,000 people moved to Pima County
*Arizona Daily Star 11/13/06
Tucson Economy
- Now that Tucson has hit 1 million people, the city is attracting more white collar workers, professionals, and "cultural creatives," in turn improving the economy.
- Almost all economic sectors have experienced growth during 2005 and the trend is forecasted to continue now for 2007.
- The manufacturing sector is led by Raytheon Missile Systems, which accounts for 10,756 high-wage employees in Tucson. (mean salary: $75,000/yr.)
*Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities Economic Profile 2006-2007
