Valencia West, AZ Demographics

A map of Valencia West's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	9,533	9,905	64.7%	70.2%
White	2,873	2,789	19.5%	19.8%
Native American/Other	1,063	559	7.2%	4.0%
Black	697	405	4.7%	2.9%
Multiracial	375	272	2.5%	1.9%
Asian	187	171	1.3%	1.2%

Valencia West, Arizona has an estimated population of 14,728, an increase from the 14,101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% Hispanic, 19.5% White, 7.2% Native American/Other, 4.7% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, and 1.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valencia West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valencia West 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 Valencia West, that probability was 46.5% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valencia West is ranked the 53rd 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). Valencia West was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valencia West's White Population

2,873 residents of Valencia West, or 19.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valencia West is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Valencia West ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia West's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Valencia West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.5%.

Valencia West is more White than neighboring Drexel Heights (18.9% White), South Tucson (8.4% White), and Summit (7.6% White). Valencia West is less White than neighboring Tucson Estates (52.6% White), and Tucson Mountains (63.5% White).

Valencia West's Black Population

697 residents of Valencia West, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valencia West is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Valencia West ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia West's Black population has grown by an estimated 72.1%. Black residents' share of Valencia West's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.7%.

Valencia West is more Black than neighboring Tucson Estates (1.7% Black), Drexel Heights (1.4% Black), Tucson Mountains (1.1% Black), South Tucson (2.4% Black), and Summit (0% Black).

Valencia West's Asian Population

187 residents of Valencia West, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valencia West is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Valencia West ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia West's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Asian residents' share of Valencia West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Valencia West is more Asian than neighboring Tucson Estates (0.3% Asian), Drexel Heights (0.8% Asian), Tucson Mountains (1.2% Asian), South Tucson (0.2% Asian), and Summit (0.8% Asian).

Valencia West's Hispanic Population

9,533 residents of Valencia West, or 64.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valencia West is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Valencia West ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia West's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Valencia West's population has decreased from 70.2% to 64.7%.

Valencia West is more Hispanic than neighboring Tucson Estates (41.8% Hispanic), and Tucson Mountains (29% Hispanic). Valencia West is less Hispanic than neighboring Drexel Heights (73.7% Hispanic), South Tucson (84.7% Hispanic), and Summit (89.6% Hispanic).

Valencia West's Native American/Other Population

1,063 residents of Valencia West, or 7.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valencia West is slightly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Valencia West ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia West's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 90.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valencia West's population has increased from 4.0% to 7.2%.

Valencia West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tucson Estates (1% Native American/Other), Drexel Heights (3.8% Native American/Other), Tucson Mountains (1.7% Native American/Other), South Tucson (3.4% Native American/Other), and Summit (0% Native American/Other).

Valencia West's Multiracial Population

375 residents of Valencia West, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valencia West is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Valencia West ranks 307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia West's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Valencia West's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.5%.

Valencia West is more Multiracial than neighboring Drexel Heights (1.3% Multiracial), South Tucson (1% Multiracial), and Summit (2% Multiracial). Valencia West is less Multiracial than neighboring Tucson Mountains (3.5% 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.