Vail is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is 24 miles (39 km) southeast of Tucson. The population was 10,208 at the 2010 census, up from 2484 in the 2000 census. The area is known for the nearby Colossal Cave, a large cave system, and the Rincon Mountains District of Saguaro National Park, a top tourism spot within Arizona.
Vail was originally a siding and water stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was located on the last section of flat land before the train tracks followed the old wagon road into the Cienega Creek bed. Vail was named after pioneer ranchers Edward and Walter Vail, who established ranches in the area in the late 19th century. Vail deeded a right of way across his ranch to the...
| Ethnicity | Vail | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Vail | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 7.1% |
| Education | Vail | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 15% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 25% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |