Advertising in Tucson, AZ
The 2010 U.S. Census population for Tucson, AZ was 520,116, but the 2011 population for the entire Tucson metropolitan area was 989,569. Tucson is the second-largest populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix. The name Tucson means “at the base of the black hill.” Tucson is sometimes referred to as “The Old Pueblo.” Its nickname “Optics Valley” is due to the estimated 150 companies that design and manufacture optics and optoelectronics systems.
Tucson Demographics
Population*: 392,167 (18+)
White American: 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 41.6%
African-American: 5.0%
From two or more races: 3.4%
Asian American: 2.9%
Native American: 0.2%
Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Median household income: $30,981
What you need to know about advertising in Tucson
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Events in Tucson (Annual)
| Arizona International Film Festival | Charles Mingus Hometown Jazz Festival | Madaras Spring Art Show | Tucson International Mariachi Conference |
| Arizona Theatre Company: ‘Clybourne Park’ | Chess Fest | Marana Bluegrass Festival | UA Earth Day |
| Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards Festival | Cowboy Music Festival & Western Art Show | Pima County Fair | |
| Butterfly Magic at the Gardens | Espectacular Concert | Ride of the Valkyries |
Most large-scale events in the market are held at the Tucson Convention Center.
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Sports in Tucson
| MLB | AIFA | WSFL |
| Tucson Padres | Tucson Thunder Kats | Arizona She-Devils |
Business and Education in Tucson
Businesses of Note: Companies headquartered in Tucson include ASARCO, Automation Centre, BeachWare, Bohemian Bicycles, Buffalo Exchange, Burr-Brown Corporation, Canyon Ranch, Communicus, CyraCorn, Davis Selected Advisers, Global Solar Energy, JLab Audio, Lazzeroni, Levy’s, Modular Mining Systems, Prickly Pear Software, PSE Archery, Raytheon Missile Systems, Sierra Pacific Airlines, The F.O.D. Control Corporation, Truly Nolen, Tucson Electric Power, UniSource Energy, Universal Avionics, Ventana Medical Systems, and Venture Light Aircraft.
Advertising & PR agencies: (AD) McFadden/Gavender Advertising, Dark Horse Media, GEO Advertising & Marketing, LP&G, Inc., Zimmerman & Associates, Inc., Ackerley Advertising, Media Advantage, Arizona Bilingual Magazine, Brain Power Design, Van Gilder & Associates (PR) Caliber Group, Kaneen Advertising & Public, Ridgewood: Ingenious Communication, Strongpoint Marketing, and Bolchalk Frey Marketing.
Colleges: There are two public universities located within the city limits: University of Arizona, and Arizona State University (ASU). Private colleges in the city include The Art Institute of Tucson, Prescott College, Northern Arizona University, and The Art Center Design College.
Must see destinations in Tucson
| Agua Caliente Park | Fox Theater | Pima Air & Space Museum | The Mini Time Machine Museum |
| Arizona Theater Company | Houston’s Horseback Riding | Pusch Ridge Stables | Tohono Chul Park |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | International Wildlife Museum | Reid Park Zoo | Tucson Botanical Gardens |
| Carnival of Illusion | Madera Canyon | Sabino Canyon | Tuscan Mountain Park |
| Catalina State Park | Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway | St. Augustine Cathedral | |
| Finger Rock Trail | Museum of the Horse Soldier | The Gas Light Theatre |
For more information on Tucson, please visit the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce Website.