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South Tucson, Arizona

South Tucson, Arizona
City
Motto: "The Pueblo Within A City"
Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
South Tucson, Arizona is located in the US
South Tucson, Arizona
South Tucson, Arizona
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 32°11′46″N 110°58′8″W / 32.19611°N 110.96889°W / 32.19611; -110.96889Coordinates: 32°11′46″N 110°58′8″W / 32.19611°N 110.96889°W / 32.19611; -110.96889
Country United States
State Arizona
County Pima
Government
 • Type Council-manager
 • Body South Tucson City Council
 • Mayor Ildefonso Green
 • Vice Mayor Vanessa Mendoza
 • City Council
 • City Manager Sixto Molina
Area
 • Total 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
 • Land 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 2,425 ft (739 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 5,652
 • Estimate (2014) 5,730
 • Density 5,562.0/sq mi (2,139.2/km2)
Time zone MST (no DST) (UTC-7)
ZIP code 85713
Area code(s) 520
FIPS code 04-68850
Website http://www.southtucson.org/

South Tucson is a city in Pima County, Arizona, United States and an enclave of the much larger city of Tucson. South Tucson is known for being heavily influenced by Hispanic, and especially Mexican, culture; restaurants and shops which sell traditional Mexican foods and other goods can be found throughout the city. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 5,652.

South Tucson is located at 32°11′46″N 110°58′8″W / 32.19611°N 110.96889°W / 32.19611; -110.96889 (32.196076, -110.968896). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all of it land. The city is an enclave entirely surrounded by the much larger city of Tucson.

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,490 people, 1,810 households, and 1,125 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,446.6 people per square mile (2,098.7/km²). There were 2,059 housing units at an average density of 2,042.7 per square mile (787.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 43.46% White, 2.31% Black or African American, 9.14% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 41.24% from other races, and 3.39% from two or more races. 81.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.


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