Population 5,164 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Keeling
Household size in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.00 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.35 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Keeling are small: just 2.00 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.36 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.6 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.3, Keeling is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.0, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Keeling (15.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Keeling
Renters in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.6% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.3% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Keeling: 74.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a quarter of owners (25.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the center. The renter share is down 7.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Keeling is close to the national rate: 8.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Keeling is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $552 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $731 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,028 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$477 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Keeling costs $1,028 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $477 a month from 2006–10, an 86% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Keeling
Bachelor's degrees in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Keeling than nationally: 30.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 19.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.9% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.0% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.7% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.9% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Keeling never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 14.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Keeling
| Period | Keeling | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Keeling than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Keeling compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeling | 2.00 | 33.3 | 15.2% | 74.3% | 8.4% | 1970 | $1,028 | 30.2% | 80.9% | 6.7% |
| Hedrick Acres | 1.90 | 31.4 | 13.0% | 73.2% | 10.4% | 1979 | $1,209 | 38.1% | 89.9% | 6.2% |
| Amphi | 2.02 | 36.1 | 12.5% | 79.5% | 11.1% | 1979 | $1,028 | 25.7% | 84.2% | 6.7% |
| North University | 2.16 | 22.8 | 13.9% | 83.3% | 12.1% | 1971 | $1,224 | 45.5% | 92.5% | 7.4% |
| Limberlost | 1.94 | 31.3 | 18.9% | 77.5% | 12.7% | 1982 | $1,104 | 32.5% | 94.6% | 3.4% |
| Campus Farm | 2.18 | 30.3 | 12.0% | 61.9% | 8.7% | 1983 | $1,373 | 34.0% | 91.3% | 9.6% |
| West University | 2.26 | 21.2 | 8.8% | 85.8% | 9.8% | 1977 | $1,228 | 46.0% | 95.4% | 5.3% |
| Prince Tucson | 1.78 | 43.4 | 4.3% | 68.4% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,191 | 45.2% | 98.8% | 7.1% |
| Rincon Heights | 1.95 | 21.5 | 4.2% | 85.3% | 6.7% | 1967 | $1,151 | 45.9% | 65.9% | 8.6% |
| Armory Park | 2.35 | 24.5 | 3.3% | 77.6% | 12.4% | 1960 | $1,351 | 54.7% | 98.2% | 10.6% |
| Menlo Park | 2.25 | 36.6 | 11.5% | 58.7% | 11.7% | 1974 | $1,124 | 26.2% | 87.7% | 11.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Keeling. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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