Demographics & People — Sun Lakes, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,079 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,600 |
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| Median Age | 73.5 |
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| Total Households | 8,650 |
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| Family Households | 4,594 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.62 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0725 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,517 |
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| Black or African American | 120 |
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| Asian | 69 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 334 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,310 |
| English | 2,386 |
| Other groups | 1,958 |
| Irish | 1,896 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,659 |
| American | 939 |
| Italian | 849 |
| Polish | 679 |
| Norwegian | 582 |
| Scottish | 569 |
Language
| English Only | 13,654 |
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| Spanish | 190 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,079 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,388 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,116 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sun Lakes, Arizona.
