Population 49,934 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tolleson
Household size in Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.69 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.79 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.00 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.83 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Tolleson are large by national standards, averaging 3.83 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.69 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. No other Arizona city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
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 Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.0 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.4 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.4 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Tolleson is young: half of its residents are under 29.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 26.1, in line with the national trend. Only one other Arizona city with 5,000+ people is 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 Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Tolleson: 20.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only eight of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Tolleson
Renters in Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Tolleson own their homes; 30.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 27.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Tolleson: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Tolleson has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Arizona cities.
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 Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Tolleson is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,434 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,141 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,301 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,009 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$575 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tolleson costs $2,009 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $575 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
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 Tolleson
Bachelor's degrees in Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Tolleson have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Tolleson has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Arizona cities.
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 Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.9% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.7% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.8% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
23.2% of adults in Tolleson never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Tolleson
| Period | Tolleson | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tolleson runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Tolleson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolleson | 3.83 | 29.4 | 20.8% | 30.9% | 5.7% | 2006 | $2,009 | 13.5% | 76.8% | 3.9% |
| Maricopa Village | 4.48 | 29.0 | 15.9% | 7.1% | 16.7% | 2000 | $2,167 | 3.3% | 75.0% | 1.1% |
| Avondale | 3.13 | 34.6 | 17.4% | 39.2% | 5.6% | 1999 | $1,929 | 22.4% | 86.2% | 3.6% |
| Maricopa Colony | 5.11 | 28.1 | 31.3% | 32.9% | 3.1% | 2006 | $2,120 | 10.1% | 78.0% | 6.8% |
| Laveen | 3.54 | 32.7 | 18.5% | 21.0% | 4.1% | 2004 | $2,091 | 28.6% | 86.6% | 4.9% |
| Goodyear | 2.82 | 42.3 | 11.4% | 22.7% | 9.3% | 2006 | $2,172 | 34.4% | 94.1% | 4.1% |
| Litchfield Park | 3.13 | 37.9 | 10.8% | 19.2% | 6.8% | 2006 | $2,364 | 37.1% | 93.6% | 4.3% |
| Luke Afb | 2.79 | 21.7 | 10.7% | 13.0% | 1.8% | 1998 | $2,185 | 30.1% | 99.8% | 0.1% |
| Youngtown | 2.64 | 42.3 | 8.6% | 35.3% | 6.3% | 1981 | $1,398 | 13.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| Glendale | 2.90 | 36.3 | 15.7% | 39.5% | 6.3% | 1986 | $1,744 | 24.7% | 85.1% | 5.5% |
| Phoenix area | 2.80 | 39.1 | 12.9% | 33.4% | 8.4% | 1993 | $1,927 | 35.0% | 89.5% | 4.8% |
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 Tolleson. 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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