Oro Valley, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Oro Valley, Arizona is 47,595 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $105,342, the median home value is $440,400, and the median age is 54.6.
The population has grown 18.9% since 2010 (41,078 → 48,855).
47,595
Population
1355
People / sq mi
$105,342
Median Income
$440,400
Median Home Value
Oro Valley covers 35.1 sq mi of land at 1355 people per square mile.
About Oro Valley, AZ
Oro Valley is a city in Arizona with a population of 47,595. It ranks #25 among cities in Arizona by population. The median age is 54.6, older than the national median. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
The median household income in Oro Valley is $105,342, above the US median of $74,580. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $440,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,602. The homeownership rate of 76.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Oro Valley reflects 57.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 20.0% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.0 minutes each way.
Oro Valley town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Oro Valley town had a population of 41,078 in 2010 and 48,855 in 2024, a 18.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 48,855 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.25%.
48,855
Population (2024)
41,078
Population (2010)
48,855
Peak (2024)
1.25%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,078 |
| 2011 | 41,250 |
| 2012 | 41,365 |
| 2013 | 41,609 |
| 2014 | 41,894 |
| 2015 | 43,420 |
| 2016 | 43,782 |
| 2017 | 44,543 |
| 2018 | 45,315 |
| 2019 | 46,044 |
| 2020 | 47,226 |
| 2021 | 47,803 |
| 2022 | 48,304 |
| 2023 | 48,556 |
| 2024 | 48,855 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$105,342
Median Household Income
$60,103
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$440,400
Median Home Value
$1,602
Median Rent
76.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.8%
High School+
57.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
71.6%
Public Transit
20.0%
Work From Home
27.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
62.9%
Foreign Born
85.9%
Non-English at Home
12.1%
Veterans
14.7%
With Disability
96.3%
Health Insurance
97.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.8% |
| Information | 8.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oro Valley, Arizona has a population of 47,595 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Oro Valley, Arizona is $105,342, with 3.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Oro Valley, Arizona is $440,400, with median monthly rent at $1,602 and a homeownership rate of 76.4%.
The median age in Oro Valley, Arizona is 54.6 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
The population has grown 18.9% since 2010 (41,078 → 48,855).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.