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Data & Demographics
Community
Founded | 1930 |
Incorporated | 1979 |
Incorporated Area | 33 miles or 21,033 acres |
Elevation | 100 |
County |
Population
2010 | 25,505 |
2013 | 32,763 |
2020 estimates | 44,963 |
Age Composition
Under 19 years | 39.7% |
20-24 years | 6.6% |
25-44 years | 28% |
45-64 years | 18.90% |
65 and over | 7% |
Medial Age | 27.6 Years |
Racial Composition
White | 2.8% |
Black or African American | 1.2% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
Asian | 0.1% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 95.3% |
Two or more races alone | 0.2% |
Language Spoken at Home
English | .09% |
Spanish | 91% |
Housing
Total Housing Units | 7,252 |
2013 Median Home Price | $109,900 |
Household Size
1 per household | 6.1% |
2 per household | 16.1% |
3 per household | 21.7% |
4 or more per household | 56.1% |
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 higher | 20.6% |
Some College or Associate Degree | 21.8% |
High School Diploma (or Equiv.) | 15.4% |
Less than High School Diploma | 31.8% |
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: | |
Schools | 5.08% |
Yuma County | 5.92% |
Total | 10.99% |
Source: AZ Dept. of Revenue & AZ Tax Research Foundation
Sales Tax/Transaction Privilege Tax
San Luis | 4.00% |
Yuma County | 1.11% |
State | 5.60% |
Source: AZ Dept. of Revenue & AZ Tax Research Foundation
Industry Employment
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, Mining | 1,789 | 24.8% |
Construction | 354 | 4.9% |
Manufacturing | 239 | 3.3% |
Wholesale Trade | 129 | 1.8% |
Retail Trade | 773 | 10.7% |
Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities | 480 | 6.6% |
Information | 19 | 0.3% |
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Rental, Leasing | 257 | 3.6% |
Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, Waste Management | 425 | 5.9% |
Education, Health Care, Social Assistance | 1,342 | 18.6% |
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, Food Services | 658 | 9.1% |
Public Administration | 575 | 8.0% |
Other Services | 183 | 2.5% |
Source: Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey
Labor Force
Civilian Labor Force | 17,793 |
Unemployed | 11,943 |
Unemployment Rate | 67.1% |
Source: Arizona Dept. of Administration
Major Private/Public Employers
Company/Organization | Employees |
---|---|
ACT Call Center | 912 |
Gadsden School Distract | 761 |
Arizona State Prison | 755 |
Wal-Mart | 254 |
City of San Luis | 232 |
Transportation
Highways | SR 195 & US 95 < 25 miles from I-8 |
Commercial Air Service | < 20 miles from Yuma International Airport |
Freight Rail Service | Union Pacific |
Freight Lines | Local/International Carriers |
Distance to Markets
Phoenix, AZ | 206 miles |
Tucson, AZ | 259 miles |
San Diego, CA | 185 miles |
Los Angeles, CA | 306 miles |
Las Vegas, NV | 337 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.
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 86 | 93 | 98 | 101 | 105 | 116 | 121 | 124 | 119 | 104 | 93 | 90 | 124 |
Average high °F (°C) | 68 | 74 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 95 | 82 | 74 | 70 | 103 |
Average low °F (°C) | 48 | 54 | 63 | 69 | 73 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 72 | 67 | 60 | 54 | 59 |
Record low °F (°C) | 10 | 12 | 34 | 47 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 57 | 50 | 28 | 21 | 12 | 10 |
Precipitation inches (mm) | 1.71 | 0.65 | 0.51 | 0.74 | 0.32 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 12.83 |
Source: weather.com |