Sun Lakes, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
14,473
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
5.7%
Median Home
$272,400
Median Income
$56,779
Median Rent
$1,450
Sun Lakes SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9
Affordability
3
Diversity
4
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
5
Sun Lakes, AZ Cost Of Living
109
Sun Lakes's Overall Cost Of Living
Sun Lakes's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sun Lakes | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 99 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 140 | 97 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 103 | 100 | |
Rankings for Sun Lakes in Arizona
Map Of Sun Lakes, AZ
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Population over time in Sun Lakes
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,473 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 14,582 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 14,800 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 14,828 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 14,378 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 13,885 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 13,918 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 13,868 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 13,590 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 13,505 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sun Lakes
| Race | Sun Lakes | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 54.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.8% | 4.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.2% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 31.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Sun Lakes
| Gender | Sun Lakes | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sun Lakes for adults over 25
| Education | Sun Lakes | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sun Lakes, Arizona
| Income | Sun Lakes | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 9.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.7% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 14.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 5.9% | 7.7% |
