Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sierra Vista, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,203

Median Agei

37.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.2%26,316

Hispanic/Latino

22.3%10,099

Two or More

7.2%3,259

Black

6.9%3,127

Asian

3.8%1,740

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%259

Other

0.5%238

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%165

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%1,243

High School Diploma

18.1%5,609

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%2,371

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%5,206

Associate's Degree

11.7%3,622

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%6,520

Master's Degree

10.7%3,315

Professional Degree

1.5%473

Doctorate

1.7%528

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

35%

Graduate+

13.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$239,000

Median Renti

$1,110

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.5%11,441

Renter-Occupied

38.5%7,151

Total Units

20,351

Homeownership

61.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%573

$50K–$100K

4.1%465

$100K–$150K

8.1%925

$150K–$200K

15%1,713

$200K–$300K

38.9%4,447

$300K–$500K

24.8%2,832

$500K–$1M

3.7%420

$1M+

0.6%66

Rent Distribution

Under $500

428

$500–$750

755

$750–$1,000

1,623

$1,000–$1,250

1,329

$1,250–$1,500

971

$1,500–$2,000

1,387

$2,000+

287

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%97

2010–2019

9%1,841

2000–2009

22.4%4,557

1990–1999

16.7%3,389

1980–1989

20.4%4,144

1970–1979

19.3%3,926

1960–1969

6%1,227

1950–1959

5.3%1,080

1940–1949

0.1%15

1939 or earlier

0.4%75

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65%12,077

Electricity

32.8%6,091

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%213

No Fuel

0.5%96

Solar

0.3%63

Wood

0.2%37

Other

0.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,783

Mean Household Incomei

$88,378

Per Capita Incomei

$38,109

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

20,844

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%1,033

$10K–$15K

3.8%713

$15K–$20K

3.4%633

$20K–$25K

3.7%691

$25K–$30K

2.6%475

$30K–$35K

4.5%829

$35K–$40K

3.9%716

$40K–$45K

3.2%591

$45K–$50K

4.1%765

$50K–$60K

8.3%1,551

$60K–$75K

10.1%1,884

$75K–$100K

10.5%1,958

$100K–$125K

13.7%2,553

$125K–$150K

7%1,298

$150K–$200K

9.9%1,840

$200K+

5.7%1,062

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

623

Residentsi

859

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers463 homes83% occupied$397/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8160 homes98% occupied$292/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,783/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

57.1%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

34%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

8.9%

Who Receives This Housing

71.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.9% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,2409.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,265

Korea

476

Philippines

460

Germany

310

Guatemala

245

Canada

211

Poland

168

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

19,564

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,945

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,505(24.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured