Demographics & People — Oro Valley, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 47,595 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~49,500 |
| Median Age | 55.4 |
| Total Households | 21,461 |
| Family Households | 14,171 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3299 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38,465 |
| Black or African American | 659 |
| Asian | 1,736 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,940 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 11,048 |
| German | 8,475 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,971 |
| English | 7,687 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,793 |
| Irish | 5,090 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,066 |
| Italian | 2,733 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,957 |
| American | 1,835 |
Language
| English Only | 39,512 |
| Spanish | 3,531 |
| Population 5+ | 45,979 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,751 |
| Population 18+ | 38,776 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 22.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oro Valley, Arizona.