Valencia West, Arizona facts for kids
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Valencia West, Arizona
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Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
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 Valencia West, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.52 sq mi (24.67 km2) |
| • Land | 9.52 sq mi (24.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,101 |
| • Density | 1,480.58/sq mi (571.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| FIPS code | 04-78760 |
Valencia West is a special kind of community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village.
In 2010, about 9,355 people lived here. This was a big jump from the year 2000, when only 2,380 people lived in Valencia West. By 2020, the population grew even more to 14,101 people.
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Where is Valencia West Located?
Valencia West is found in the state of Arizona. It is located in Pima County. The exact coordinates are 32.140958 degrees North and -111.113649 degrees West.
How Big is Valencia West?
The area of Valencia West is about 9.6 square miles (24.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Valencia West?
The number of people living in Valencia West has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,277 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,380 | −27.4% | |
| 2010 | 9,355 | 293.1% | |
| 2020 | 14,101 | 50.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,380 people living in Valencia West. These people lived in 676 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Families and Households
Many households in Valencia West were families. About 50.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most families, 56.8%, were married couples. Some homes, 17.3%, had a mother raising children without a husband present.
The average household had about 3.52 people. The average family had about 3.91 people.
Age Groups in Valencia West
The people in Valencia West are of different ages.
- About 38.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Valencia West was 27 years old.
Diversity in Valencia West
Valencia West is a diverse community. In 2000, the population included people from many different backgrounds.
- About 60.13% were White.
- About 1.34% were Black or African American.
- About 2.31% were Native American.
- About 0.13% were Asian.
- About 0.21% were Pacific Islander.
- About 32.94% were from other races.
- About 2.94% were from two or more races.
A large part of the population, 68.40%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Valencia West
Students in Valencia West attend schools that are part of the Tucson Unified School District. This school district serves many students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Valencia West para niños
