Avra Valley first appeared on the 1990 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).
At the 2000 census there were 5,038 people, 1,714 households, and 1,311 families living in the CDP. The population density was 228.3 inhabitants per square mile (88.1/km2). There were 1,895 housing units at an average density of 85.9 per square mile (33.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.0% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. 20.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[6]
Of the 1,714 households 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 17.8% of households were one person and 5.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.30.
The age distribution was 31.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.
The median household income was $35,459 and the median family income was $36,981. Males had a median income of $30,643 versus $20,110 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,175. About 9.0% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
History of Farming and Agriculture
Agriculture in Avra Valley and Marana has been around for decades. The Anway family arrived in 1919 and started to amass farmland and livestock.[7] Later there was a family with the last name of 'Manville' who also settled in and started farming. Both Anway and Manville later became the names of the main roads in Avra Valley.[7]
Two main present day farms in Avra Valley are:
Burruel and Burruel is a local farm in Avra Valley. It is located at 14155 N LUCKETT RD, MARANA, Arizona, USA.[8] The managing partner is Arnoldo Burruel.
Bayer greenhouse is a Bayer facility where the company is testing ways "to help corn better adapt to various climate conditions around the world".[9] The greenhouse is located at 9475 N Sanders Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743.
Other Businesses and Infrastructure
The Marana Regional Airport[10] is located at 11700 W Avra Valley Rd, Marana, AZ 85653. It houses more than 260 based aircraft and is considered a aviation reliever airport for Tucson International[10]
