Population 5,952 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North University
Household size in North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.72 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.94 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.45 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in North University are small: just 2.16 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 climbed from 1.72 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.4 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.5 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 22.8 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 22.8, North University is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 25.8, even as the national median rose. Of Tucson's 44 neighborhoods, only two are younger.
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 North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in North University than nationally: 13.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 10.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 North University
Renters in North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.9% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 78.2% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.4% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 83.3% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North University rent: 83.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 57.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in North University than nationally: 12.1%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, 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 North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
North University is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $670 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $740 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,116 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,224 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$555 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in North University pays $1,224 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $555 a month from 2006–10, an 83% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 42.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 North University
Bachelor's degrees in North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.6% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.7% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.7% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.5% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −18.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in North University than nationally: 45.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 18.1 points, even as the national share rose.
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 North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North University is a bit above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 North University
| Period | North University | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North University runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 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).
North University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North University | 2.16 | 22.8 | 13.9% | 83.3% | 12.1% | 1971 | $1,224 | 45.5% | 92.5% | 7.4% |
| West University | 2.26 | 21.2 | 8.8% | 85.8% | 9.8% | 1977 | $1,228 | 46.0% | 95.4% | 5.3% |
| 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% |
| Sam Hughes | 1.89 | 38.3 | 7.2% | 45.1% | 9.1% | 1953 | $1,438 | 77.7% | 98.5% | 6.1% |
| Hedrick Acres | 1.90 | 31.4 | 13.0% | 73.2% | 10.4% | 1979 | $1,209 | 38.1% | 89.9% | 6.2% |
| Keeling | 2.00 | 33.3 | 15.2% | 74.3% | 8.4% | 1970 | $1,028 | 30.2% | 80.9% | 6.7% |
| Blenman-Elm | 1.91 | 39.5 | 8.5% | 58.7% | 12.1% | 1957 | $1,149 | 50.8% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Palo Verde | 1.98 | 32.6 | 9.6% | 71.3% | 13.0% | 1966 | $960 | 35.3% | 83.4% | 11.3% |
| Miramonte | 2.06 | 37.5 | 10.1% | 79.6% | 23.1% | 1967 | $1,250 | 44.2% | 92.2% | 12.4% |
| 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 North University. 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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