Demographics & People — Sun City West, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,003 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~28,400 |
| Median Age | 74.8 |
| Total Households | 16,059 |
| Family Households | 9,520 |
| Average Household Size | 1.65 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0686 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25,640 |
| Black or African American | 267 |
| Asian | 320 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 346 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 6,942 |
| English | 5,407 |
| Irish | 4,013 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,317 |
| Other groups | 1,956 |
| Italian | 1,489 |
| American | 1,453 |
| Polish | 1,309 |
| Norwegian | 1,247 |
| Swedish | 1,015 |
Language
| English Only | 25,971 |
| Spanish | 462 |
| Population 5+ | 27,003 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 5,811 |
| Population 18+ | 26,577 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 22.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sun City West, Arizona.