Data & Demographics

Community

Founded  1930
Incorporated1979
Incorporated Area33 miles or 21,033 acres
Elevation100
County 

        

Population

 201025,505
 201332,763
2020 estimates44,963

  

Age Composition  

Under 19 years39.7%
20-24 years6.6%
25-44 years28%
45-64 years18.90%
65 and over7%
Medial Age 27.6 Years

  

Racial Composition

White2.8%
Black or African American1.2%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.4%
Asian0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander0.0%
Hispanic or Latino  95.3%
Two or more races alone0.2%

    

Language Spoken at Home

English.09%
Spanish91%

 
Housing

Total Housing Units7,252
2013 Median Home Price$109,900

  

Household Size

1 per household6.1%
2 per household16.1%
3 per household21.7%
4 or more per household56.1%


Rental Housing

1 Bedroom$542.00
2 Bedroom$607.00
3 Bedroom$632.00

Source: Orgullo Del Sol Apartments

Educational Attainment

Bachelor's Degree or higher20.6%
Some College or Associate Degree21.8%
High School Diploma (or Equiv.)15.4%
Less than High School Diploma31.8%


Educational Facilities: Primary and Secondary Schools

Arizona Desert Elementary School
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Desert View Elementary School
Ed Pastor Elementary School
Gadsden Elementary School
Rio Colorado Elementary School
San Luis Middle School
Southwest Junior High School
Harvest Preparatory Academy

 

High Schools

San Luis High School 


Universities and Colleges

Arizona Western College
Northern Arizona University
University of Phoenix
University of Arizona Agricultural Extension


Income

Family Income: 
Median$32,282.00
Mean$37,632.00
Household Income: 
Median$31,074.00
Mean$36,504.00
Per Capital Income:$9,064.00

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey

Property Tax

Primary Property Tax 0.00%
Secondary Taxes:
Schools5.08%
Yuma County5.92%
Total10.99%

Source: AZ Dept. of Revenue & AZ Tax Research Foundation

Sales Tax/Transaction Privilege Tax

San Luis4.00%
Yuma County1.11%
State5.60%

Source: AZ Dept. of Revenue & AZ Tax Research Foundation

Industry Employment

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, Mining 1,78924.8%
Construction3544.9%
Manufacturing2393.3%
Wholesale Trade1291.8%
Retail Trade77310.7%
Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities4806.6%
Information190.3%
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Rental, Leasing2573.6%
Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, Waste Management4255.9%
Education, Health Care, Social Assistance 1,34218.6%
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, Food Services6589.1%
Public Administration5758.0%
Other Services183 2.5%

Source: Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey

Labor Force

Civilian Labor Force17,793
Unemployed11,943
Unemployment Rate67.1%

Source: Arizona Dept. of Administration

Major Private/Public Employers  

Company/OrganizationEmployees
ACT Call Center912
Gadsden School Distract761
Arizona State Prison755
Wal-Mart254
City of San Luis232

 

Transportation

HighwaysSR 195 & US 95 < 25 miles from I-8
Commercial Air Service< 20 miles from Yuma International Airport
Freight Rail ServiceUnion Pacific
Freight LinesLocal/International Carriers

  

Distance to Markets

Phoenix, AZ 206 miles
Tucson, AZ259 miles
San Diego, CA185 miles
Los Angeles, CA306 miles
Las Vegas, NV337 miles
San Luis R.C. Sonora, Mexico
(population estimate 230,000)
1 mile
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
(population estimate 1,000,000)
60 miles

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey

Quality of Life
Southwestern Arizona is widely acclaimed for its natural amenities, climate, cultural diversity, and unique recreational activities. Strong family values, culture, and low cost of living make San Luis one of the most enjoyable small cities in the country. Located on the Colorado River just 90 miles from the ocean, Yuma County embodies all these natural qualities which make it a great place to live and work. In all, more than 660 acres of parks, athletic complexes, and trails are available in the region for public use.

Cultural and Recreational Resources
Joe Orduno Park: 21 acres; pool, softball fields, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, walking path, ramadas, security fencing, recreational center, youth center, gymnasium, play apparatus.

Cesar Chavez Cultural Center: A facility with a stage used for various performances and presentations. The facility can accommodate banquets, social dances, assemblies, arts and crafts shows, and other large gathering. During the summer, the facility offers a variety of summer classes including dancing, chess, music and other contents.

Neighborhood and community parks: San Luis has a variety of neighborhood parks and community parks for recreational activities such as field games, court games, playground apparatus, picking and outdoor recreational activities.

Public Safety
According to Movoto Real Estate, San Luis was name the 7th safest city in Arizona due to the low crime reports reported the lowest rates for most categories of crimes among Arizona cities.

Agriculture
As of 2002, there were 531 farms in Yuma County, producing on 231,125 acres of land. Agri-business is the major economic driver in Yuma County, contributing $1.3 billion dollars annually to the regional economy. From research and development, to growing and harvesting, to processing, packaging, and distribution, the agri-business industry cluster is fully developed and impacts nearly every other sector in the area.

Climate
San Luis is one of the cities with the most days of sunshine. Our community is the driest, lease humid and with the least days of precipitation. During our winter months, our days and night are cool allowing residents to wear a coat and visitors to be in light clothing.


 

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Record high °F (°C)

 
 

86
 (30)

 
 

93
 (34)

 
 

98
 (37)

 
 

101
 (38)

 
 

105
 (41)

 
 

116
 (47)

 
 

121
 (49)

 
 

124
 (51)

 
 

119
 (48)

 
 

104
 (40)

 
 

93
 (34)

 
 

90
 (32)

 
 

124
 (51)

 
 

Average high °F (°C)

 
 

68
 (20)

 
 

74
 (23)

 
 

79
 (26)

 
 

83
 (28)

 
 

86
 (30)

 
 

96
 (36)

 
 

102
 (39)

 
 

108
 (42)

 
 

95
 (35)

 
 

82
 (28)

 
 

74
 (23)

 
 

70
 (21)

 
 

103
 (39)

 
 

Average low °F (°C)

 
 

48
 (9)

 
 

54
 (12)

 
 

63
 (17)

 
 

69
 (21)

 
 

73
 (23)

 
 

76
 (24)

 
 

80
 (27)

 
 

84
 (29)

 
 

72
 (22)

 
 

67
 (19)

 
 

60
 (16)

 
 

54
 (12)

 
 

59
 (15)

 
 

Record low °F (°C)

 
 

10
 (−12)

 
 

12
 (−11)

 
 

34
 (1)

 
 

47
 (8)

 
 

61
 (16)

 
 

64
 (18)

 
 

65
 (18)

 
 

57
 (14)

 
 

50
 (10)

 
 

28
 (−2)

 
 

21
 (−6)

 
 

12
 (−11)

 
 

10
 (−12)

 
 

Precipitation

 

inches (mm)

 
 

1.71
 (43.4)

 
 

0.65
 (16.5)

 
 

0.51
 (13)

 
 

0.74
 (18.8)

 
 

0.32
 (8.1)

 
 

0.4
 (10)

 
 

0.2
 (5)

 
 

0.6
 (15)

 
 

2.8
 (71)

 
 

2.2
 (56)

 
 

1.1
 (28)

 
 

1.6
 (41)

 
 

12.83
 (325.8)

 
 

Source: weather.com