Oro Valley, incorporated in 1974, is a suburban town situated six miles north of Tucson, Arizona, USA in Pima County. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the town had a total population of 29,700. As of 2005, Oro Valley had a population of 39,335. The town is located approximately 110 miles southeast of the state capital of Phoenix. Oro Valley is one of 18 towns, cities, and census-designated places in Arizona with a per capita income over $30,000 USD.
Oro Valley is characterized by scenic mountain views of the Santa Catalina Mountains immediately to the east and the Tortolita Mountains just to the north, miles of multi-use recreational paths, and vistas of the Tucson valley to the south and the city lights of Tucson. Oro Valley supports a large number of residents from around the U.S. who maintain second or winter homes in the town.
Oro Valley also hosts the El Tour de Tucson bicycle race, the Tucson Marathon, the Cactus Speed Classic for inline skaters, and the Arizona Distance Classic. Nick Jr. Family Magazine rated Oro Valley as one of the "Ten Most Playful Towns in America" in 2004. The magazine used criteria such as schools performing in the top third of their states, favorable student-teacher ratios, general safety, library programs, and access to arts and recreation activities.
Also, in 2005 Oro Valley was named one of "America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities" in the publication by Grey House Publishing. Oro Valley was the only community in Arizona to receive a top ranking. Oro Valley was included with other communities including Hilton Head, South Carolina, Kailua, Hawaii, and Burlington, Vermont. The publication specifically noted the strength of Oro Valley's schools, medical facilities, and golf courses.
Oro Valley is located at 32°25'16" North, 110°58'34" West (32.421247, -110.975993). Oro Valley sits at an average elevation of 2,620 feet above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau (2000), the town has a total area of 82.7 km2 (31.9 mi2). 82.4 km2 (31.8 mi2) of it is land and 0.3 km2 (0.1 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 0.31% water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 29,700 people, 12,249 households, and 9,382 families residing in the town. The population density is 360.3/km2 (933.1/mi2). There are 13,946 housing units at an average density of 169.2/km2 (438.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 93.10% White, 1.06% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 1.92% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 7.47% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 12,249 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% are married couples living together, 4.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% are non-families. 19.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.76.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $61,037, and the median income for a family is $67,563. Males have a median income of $55,522 versus $31,517 for females. The per capita income for the town is $31,134. 3.1% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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