COMMUNITY ASSETS
People, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business environment
This asset inventory is a service of Santa Cruz County (Economic Development)
Nogales is a city in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Nogales, AZ
Population
2020: 19,770
2025: 24,547
2035: 26,664
2045: 27,995
2055: 28,804
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
Age Groups
Under 5: 8.0%
5 to 9: 8.6%
10 to 14: 9.0%
15 to 19: 9.3%
20 to 24: 6.2%
25 to 29: 5.1%
30 to 34: 4.9%
35 to 39: 5.4%
40 to 44: 5.5%
45 to 49: 6.5%
50 to 54: 6.6%
55 to 59: 5.8%
60 to 64: 5.3%
65 to 69: 3.9%
70 to 74: 3.4%
75 to 79: 2.7%
80 to 84: 2.0%
85 and over: 1.8%
Median age (years): 34.0
16 years and over: 72.6%
18 years and over: 68.2%
21 years and over: 63.8%
62 and over: 17.0%
65 and over: 13.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 71.7%
Black or African American: 0.4%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 0.7%
Asian: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.0%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 95.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Language Spoken at Home
English only: 1,592 (8.3%)
Language other than English: 17,481 (91.7%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 7,099 (37.2%)
Spanish: 17,359 (91.0%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 7,037 (36.9%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 2,300 (18.6%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,921 (15.6%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 3,657 (29.6%)
Some college (no degree): 2,239 (18.1%)
Associate’s degree: 567 (4.6%)
Bachelor’s degree: 1,121 (9.1%)
Graduate or professional degree: 548 (4.4%)
High school graduate or higher: 8,132 (65.8%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 1,669 (13.5%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 210
Kindergarten: 441
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 2,651
High school (grades 9-12): 1,787
College or graduate school: 760
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Income
Median Household Income: $29,339
Median Family Income: $34,793
Per Capita Income: $17,769
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Poverty
People: 29.7%
Families: 29.1%
Children: 36.9%
Seniors: 28.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 8,161
Employed: 7,000
Unemployed: 1,161
Unemployment Rate: 14.2%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2020)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 1,760 (25.2%)
Service: 1,403 (20.1%)
Sales & office: 1,838 (26.3%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 543 (7.8%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 1,437 (20.6%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 41 (0.6%)
Construction: 411 (5.9%)
Manufacturing: 401 (5.7%)
Wholesale trade: 681 (9.8%)
Retail trade: 948 (13.6%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 944 (13.5%)
Information: 97 (1.4%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 235 (3.4%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 485 (6.9%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 1,383 (19.8%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 599 (8.6%)
Other services (except public administration): 261 (3.7%)
Public Administration: 495 (7.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Average Travel Time to Work
21.3 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 7,667
Occupied housing units: 6,792 (88.6%)
Vacant housing units: 875 (11.4%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 1.7%
Rental vacancy rate: 8.0%
Owner-occupied: 3,466 (51.0%)
Renter-occupied: 3,326 (49.0%)
Median home value: $119,700
Median monthly homeowner cost: $955*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 719 (40.4%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $590
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 1,691 (55.6%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Real Estate & Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
Commercial Industrial Multifamily Development
Quality of Life
Events, Attractions and Activities
Health Care
Mariposa Community Health Center
Education
K-12
Nogales Unified School District
Santa Cruz Elementary School District
Charter Schools
Higher Education
Santa Cruz Center Community College District
Hospitality
Transportation & Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (64 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (176 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Shipping
Utilities & Telecommunications
Electricity
Natural Gas
Water and Wastewater
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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This asset inventory is a service of Santa Cruz County (Economic Development)
Santa Cruz County Asset Inventories (county, municipalities & census designated places)
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