Tuscon

by The Linguist

 

Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is a city located in Pima County in the state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, the population of Tucson was 548,073, making it the second most populated city in Arizona after Phoenix. Tucson serves as the county seat of Pima County.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for Tucson, the city has seen steady population growth over the past several decades. In the 1980 census, the population of Tucson was 330,537. By 2000, it had grown to 486,699. The latest census in 2020 counted 548,073 residents in Tucson.

History

Tucson was founded as a military fort by the Spanish in 1775. The original name was Post of San Agustín del Tucson. The area was part of Mexico until 1853 when the Gadsden Purchase made Southern Arizona part of the United States. Tucson was incorporated as a town in 1877 and then incorporated as a city in 1887.

For more details on Tucson’s history, visit the City of Tucson’s history page.

Public Library

The Tucson public library system consists of a main library downtown and many branches throughout the city. The main library is located at 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. See the Tucson Library website for more information on locations, hours, programs and services.

Economy

Some of the major industries and employers in Tucson include:

  • University of Arizona
  • Raytheon Missile Systems
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
  • Tucson Medical Center
  • Walmart
  • Banner University Medical Center
  • Fry’s Food Stores

For more details on Tucson’s economy, visit the Visit Tucson – Economy & Demographics page.

Museums

Some of the top museums and cultural attractions in Tucson include:

  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum – 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743 – (520) 883-2702
  • Pima Air & Space Museum – 6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756 – (520) 574-0462
  • Tucson Museum of Art – 140 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 – (520) 624-2333
  • Center for Creative Photography – 1030 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85721 – (520) 621-7968

See Visit Tucson – Museums for more details on museums in the city.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Tucson is provided by the Sun Link streetcar system and the Sun Tran bus system. More information can be found on the Sun Link website and Sun Tran website.

Major Employers

Here are some of the top employers in Tucson and their contact information:

  • University of Arizona – 888 N Euclid Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 – (520) 621-2211
  • Raytheon Missile Systems – 1151 E Hermans Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756 – (520) 794-3000
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base – 4300 S Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711 – (520) 228-1110
  • Tucson Medical Center – 5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 – (520) 327-5461
  • Walmart – 340 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706 – (520) 295-1365
  • Banner University Medical Center – 1111 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724 – (520) 694-0111
  • Fry’s Food Stores – 3050 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 – (520) 882-7272

Landmarks

Some of the most famous landmarks in Tucson include:

  • University of Arizona – 888 N Euclid Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 – (520) 621-2211. Located at 32.232022, -110.952272.
  • Pima Air & Space Museum – 6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756 – (520) 574-0462. Located at 32.116203, -110.942763.
  • Mission San Xavier del Bac – 1950 W San Xavier Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746. Located at 32.025756, -111.087516.

County Information

Tucson is located in Pima County. More information can be found on the Pima County website. The Pima County government offices are located at:
130 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 724-8449

School Districts

The major school districts in the Tucson area include:

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources and Tucson community websites: