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Tacna, AZ
Census-designated place in Yuma County, Arizona.
Population
353
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
184
ZIP codes
0
Tacna and its ZIP codes
Tacna at a glance
- Tacna is about 2.8 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Tacna, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuma County. PPP loans are for Tacna.
Unemployment rate
19.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,794
71,265 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,861 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tacna, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
445
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
372
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
109° / 37°F
3.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tacna, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.5%
U.S. 11.1% +13.4 pts
Cities near Tacna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellton HillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WelltonTown | 16 mi | 29 |
| Fortuna FoothillsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 40.1 |
| DatelandCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 22 |
| Yuma Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tacna, AZ in?
- Tacna is in Yuma County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Tacna, AZ?
- About 353 people live in Tacna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tacna?
- Nearby places include Wellton Hills (12 mi), Wellton (16 mi), Fortuna Foothills (26 mi), Dateland (26 mi), Yuma Proving Ground (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023