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.

Superior, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,470

Median Agei

52.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

59.7%1,475

White

33.6%829

Asian

3.8%93

Two or More

1.7%42

Black

0.6%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%8

Other

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.5%269

High School Diploma

24.6%493

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%138

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%266

Associate's Degree

8.7%174

Bachelor's Degree

13.8%276

Master's Degree

5.8%116

Professional Degree

0.4%8

Doctorate

0.3%6

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

20.3%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$136,700

Median Renti

$792

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.2%817

Renter-Occupied

28.8%330

Total Units

1,311

Homeownership

71.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.7%63

$50K–$100K

21.1%172

$100K–$150K

27.5%225

$150K–$200K

21.4%175

$200K–$300K

19.8%162

$300K–$500K

2.4%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

151

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.7%22

2000–2009

3.1%41

1990–1999

9.1%119

1980–1989

4.7%61

1970–1979

5.3%70

1960–1969

7.1%93

1950–1959

24%315

1940–1949

10.8%142

1939 or earlier

34.2%448

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.8%560

Utility Gas

48.7%559

Solar

0.9%10

No Fuel

0.7%8

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%5

Wood

0.4%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,050

Mean Household Incomei

$58,036

Per Capita Incomei

$28,692

Poverty Ratei

15.8%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

1,119

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.9%171

$10K–$15K

4.2%48

$15K–$20K

4.6%53

$20K–$25K

7.2%83

$25K–$30K

3.6%41

$30K–$35K

4.2%48

$35K–$40K

5.9%68

$40K–$45K

9%103

$45K–$50K

4.4%50

$50K–$60K

5.8%66

$60K–$75K

7.7%88

$75K–$100K

9.2%105

$100K–$125K

7.1%82

$125K–$150K

6.7%77

$150K–$200K

4%46

$200K+

1.6%18

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$428/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 841 homes94% occupied$428/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,050/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

78%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

22%

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

28% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

97% 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

2168.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Korea

China

Germany

Guatemala

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,039

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,039

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

142(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured