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Economy & Demographics

Downtown continues to be an economic center for the Tucson area; it is the seat of city and county government, and is the regional center for state and federal government; it is near the geographic center of Tucson’s population.

Tucson has one of the highest rates of population and job growth in the country. Its population now exceeds 500,000, and it is the center of a growing region with over 850,000 residents in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Tucson is establishing itself as a high-technology center and a center for international trade. The University of Arizona (with 35,000 students and 12,000 faculty and staff) and the Downtown campus of Pima Community College are within a mile.

Downtown’s office market is strong, with occupancy rates showing significant increases over the last few years. Retail space in Downtown is very affordable.

The links below will help you to learn more about the regional economy, as well as find specific information about Downtown’s demographic profile.

Economy

Demographics

There are approximately 13,800 employees working in the 85701 ZIP code, which is bounded by St. Mary’s Road, the railroad tracks, Euclid Avenue, 22nd Street, and Interstate 10. Of those, approximately 8,000 work within four blocks of Stone Avenue and Congress Street. There are approximately 29,000 employees within a 1mile radius of Stone and Congress.

The population within a 1-mile radius of the corner of Stone Avenue and Congress Street is 12,704; within a 3-mile radius: 106,128; within a 5-mile radius: 266,831 (1999 estimates of the U.S. Bureau of the Census). Also, the University of Arizona campus, with 35,000 students, is one mile away from Downtown. The Downtown and Community Campuses of Pima Community College are less than one mile from Downtown. The two campuses have a combined student population of approximately 24,800. Within the 3-mile radius is Pima Community College’s West Campus, with more than 17,000 students.