Demographics and Trends

Quick Facts:
In 2006 Arizona was named the fastest-growing state in the country, finally surpassing Nevada -- long the country's fastest-growing state -- according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fast Company magazine ranked Tucson as a Top 10 "Fast City" in 2005.
A Fast City is one that offers dense concentrations of talented people, tolerance of differences, and a great quality of life.

Tucson is ranked #14 best performing city out of 200 largest metros.

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Learn more about the region's economy from the Economic & Business Research Center of the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management.

Virtually every factor which makes Tucson an excellent business climate also enhances the community. Favorable trends are clearly evident in population and demographic patterns, transportation and distribution systems, Mexican trade, high-tech development, downtown development, and border, homeland security, and defense policy.

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Population
In late 2006 Pima County reached a population of one million residents, which will trigger more business growth for the region.

Age
Arizona is the nation's fifth-youngest state. The median age in the City of Tucson is 36.6 and in Pima County is 36.3, according to the 2006 American Community Survey.

Workforce
There are more than 450,000 people in Tucson's civilian labor force. It is estimated there are more than 1,200 high-tech businesses employing 50,000 people, and growth in the high-tech and "clean" manufacturing continues. This represents just one of the trends that will positively affect the Tucson region's workforce by educating current inhabitants and training an influx of new young, educated workers.

For assistance with expansion/retention of your existing Tucson-area business or if you are considering relocating/expanding to the Tucson region, contact:
Lee J. Smith
Sr. Vice President, Business Development
520.243.1909 or lee.smith@treoaz.org