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Nogales, AZ
City in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Population
19,841
Land area
20.8sq mi
People per sq mi
953
ZIP codes
0
Nogales and its ZIP codes
Nogales at a glance
- Nogales is about 15 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $43,214 a year, 46% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (53% below Arizona) and median rent is $737 a month.
Local data for Nogales, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nogales, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,214
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$737/mo
Homeownership
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (18,090), German Americans (208), Irish Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Nogales.
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,736
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,841
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $67,570 per person
How people get to work
Nogales, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nogales, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
272
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
14.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone30 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nogales, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
30.8%
U.S. 11.1% +19.7 pts
Crime in Nogales
Nogales Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 250
- per 100,000 people · 65% of the AZ rate
- Property crime
- 3,042
- per 100,000 people · 197% of the AZ rate
Cities near Nogales
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeyervilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Kino SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Rio RicoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 63.1 |
| Tumacacori-CarmenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| PatagoniaTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| TubacCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10.8 |
| AmadoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.2 |
| ArivacaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 27.8 |
| SonoitaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 10.6 |
| Arivaca JunctionCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3 |
| Elephant HeadCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nogales, AZ in?
- Nogales is in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Nogales, AZ?
- About 19,841 people live in Nogales, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nogales?
- Nearby places include Beyerville (4.4 mi), Kino Springs (7.4 mi), Rio Rico (12 mi), Tumacacori-Carmen (17 mi), Patagonia (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023