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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oro Valley

Arizona · 29,700 residents · 35.06 sq mi
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Oro Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,037. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 23,030 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $175,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,700
+345%since 1990
from 6,670 in 1990
1990 – 2025
847 / sq mi
+345%since 1990
from 190 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
+7%since 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K15K27K40K52K1990201020202024Oro Valley
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,037
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,539 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,134
+18%since 1990
from $26,393 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$175,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $131,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$767
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $487 in 1990
US average: $602
84.2%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
15.8% rent
2.9
−11%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(6,483)
Black0.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(362)
Asian1.2%(83)
Diversity Score18.4%(1,227)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(26,182)
Black1%(303)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,218)
Asian1.9%(552)
Diversity Score24.1%(7,159)
24
+31%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.5%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 37.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 94.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oro Valley, Arizona?

Oro Valley, Arizona has about 29,700 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oro Valley, Arizona?

The typical household in Oro Valley, Arizona earns about $61,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oro Valley, Arizona expensive?

In Oro Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $175,500, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Oro Valley, Arizona?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oro Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oro Valley, Arizona?

About 3.1% of people in Oro Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oro Valley, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Oro Valley, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,030 residents, a change of about 345 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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