Avra Valley, AZ Demographics
A map of Avra Valley's Population by Race
Avra Valley, Arizona has an estimated population of 6,277, a large increase from the 5,569 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 20.4% Hispanic, 14.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avra Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Avra Valley has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Avra Valley, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Avra Valley is ranked the 87th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Avra Valley was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Avra Valley's White Population
3,933 residents of Avra Valley, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avra Valley is considerably higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Avra Valley ranks 172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avra Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Avra Valley's population has decreased from 71.5% to 62.7%.
Avra Valley is more White than neighboring Nelson (17.3% White), Marana (60.2% White), and Rillito (0% White). Avra Valley is less White than neighboring Picture Rocks (76% White), and Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) (64.6% White).
Avra Valley's Black Population
27 residents of Avra Valley, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avra Valley is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Avra Valley ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avra Valley's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.5%. Black residents' share of Avra Valley's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.
Avra Valley is more Black than neighboring Nelson (0% Black), Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) (0% Black), and Rillito (0% Black). Avra Valley is less Black than neighboring Picture Rocks (1.4% Black), and Marana (2.9% Black).
Avra Valley's Asian Population
0 residents of Avra Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avra Valley is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Avra Valley ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avra Valley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Avra Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Avra Valley is less Asian than neighboring Picture Rocks (0.6% Asian), Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) (1.7% Asian), and Marana (3.7% Asian).
Avra Valley's Hispanic Population
1,283 residents of Avra Valley, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avra Valley is considerably lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Avra Valley ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avra Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Avra Valley's population has decreased from 20.9% to 20.4%.
Avra Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Picture Rocks (18.7% Hispanic), and Rillito (0% Hispanic). Avra Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Nelson (69.9% Hispanic), Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) (26.8% Hispanic), and Marana (27% Hispanic).
Avra Valley's Native American/Other Population
129 residents of Avra Valley, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avra Valley is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Avra Valley ranks 295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avra Valley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avra Valley's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.1%.
Avra Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Picture Rocks (0.8% Native American/Other), Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) (0% Native American/Other), Marana (1.5% Native American/Other), and Rillito (0% Native American/Other). Avra Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nelson (12.7% Native American/Other).
Avra Valley's Multiracial Population
905 residents of Avra Valley, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avra Valley is higher than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Avra Valley ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avra Valley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 263.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Avra Valley's population has increased from 4.5% to 14.4%.
Avra Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Nelson (0% Multiracial), Picture Rocks (2.5% Multiracial), Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) (6.8% Multiracial), Marana (4.7% Multiracial), and Rillito (0% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.