Demographics & People — Oro Valley, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 47,595 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~49,500 |
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| Median Age | 55.4 |
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| Total Households | 21,461 |
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| Family Households | 14,171 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3299 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38,465 |
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| Black or African American | 659 |
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| Asian | 1,736 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6,940 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 3,531 |
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| Population 5+ | 45,979 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,751 |
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| Population 18+ | 38,776 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 22.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oro Valley, Arizona.
