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Arivaca Junction, AZ

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona.

Population

642

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

217

ZIP codes

0

Arivaca Junction and its ZIP codes

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Arivaca Junction at a glance

  • Arivaca Junction is about 3.3 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • The median household income is $61,786, 23% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,800 (58% below Arizona).

Local data for Arivaca Junction, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arivaca Junction, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$61,786

Poverty rate

14.2%

Median home value

$165,800

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

21.6%

Median age

46.9

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (447), Italian Americans (52), French Americans (35).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pima County. PPP loans are for Arivaca Junction.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.7%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,242

387,065 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,425

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$21.73B

FY 2026, $20,828 per person

Pima County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Arivaca Junction, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.5%
  • Carpooled17.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arivaca Junction, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

2,563

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,620

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

99° / 36°F

12.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arivaca Junction, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.8%

U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

19.5%

U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts

Cities near Arivaca Junction

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AmadoCensus-designated place3.8 mi5.2
Elephant HeadCensus-designated place5.5 mi7.3
Green ValleyCensus-designated place7.9 mi19.7
TubacCensus-designated place9.1 mi10.8
Tumacacori-CarmenCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
SahuaritaTown14 mi31.7
Rio RicoCensus-designated place16 mi63.1
ArivacaCensus-designated place17 mi27.8
Corona de TucsonCensus-designated place22 mi7.7
SummitCensus-designated place24 mi3.7
PatagoniaTown24 mi1.3
Three PointsCensus-designated place24 mi46.6
SonoitaCensus-designated place26 mi10.6
BeyervilleCensus-designated place27 mi0.3
Valencia WestCensus-designated place27 mi9.5
Drexel HeightsCensus-designated place27 mi19.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arivaca Junction, AZ in?
Arivaca Junction is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of Arivaca Junction, AZ?
About 642 people live in Arivaca Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arivaca Junction?
Nearby places include Amado (3.8 mi), Elephant Head (5.5 mi), Green Valley (7.9 mi), Tubac (9.1 mi), Tumacacori-Carmen (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023