Population 62,938 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marana
Household size in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Marana average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Tucson area as a whole, where it has 2.48 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Marana skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Marana: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marana
Renters in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Marana is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Marana than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Tucson area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Marana has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2007, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,213 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,253 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,258 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,857 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$644 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Marana costs $1,857 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $644 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marana
Bachelor's degrees in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.9% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.2% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Marana is highly educated: 46.2% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Marana: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend. Marana has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Arizona cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marana
| Period | Marana | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marana runs below the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marana compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marana | 2.62 | 44.7 | 7.5% | 15.6% | 7.8% | 2007 | $1,857 | 46.2% | 95.8% | 4.7% |
| Picture Rocks | 2.65 | 50.3 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 1995 | $1,279 | 17.9% | 88.5% | 6.0% |
| Casas Adobes | 2.29 | 43.0 | 9.1% | 35.7% | 6.7% | 1987 | $1,778 | 43.1% | 94.3% | 4.0% |
| Oro Valley | 2.33 | 53.4 | 5.1% | 22.1% | 9.5% | 1997 | $1,934 | 57.4% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| Avra Valley | 2.80 | 33.3 | 14.1% | 23.6% | 7.9% | 1995 | $662 | 13.0% | 93.5% | 12.8% |
| Catalina | 2.33 | 57.3 | 2.2% | 8.3% | 10.8% | 1995 | $1,644 | 33.5% | 88.2% | 3.3% |
| Catalina Foothills | 2.16 | 54.1 | 4.5% | 24.8% | 11.6% | 1984 | $1,799 | 71.5% | 98.4% | 2.7% |
| Red Rock | 2.95 | 38.0 | 13.8% | 3.4% | 10.1% | 2007 | $1,732 | 29.7% | 89.5% | 3.6% |
| Saddlebrooke | 1.91 | 69.8 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 7.6% | 2002 | $2,303 | 49.7% | 99.0% | 11.4% |
| Mount Lemmon | 2.08 | 65.3 | 1.9% | 12.5% | 43.0% | 1998 | $2,073 | 60.5% | 96.0% | 4.6% |
| Campo Bonito | 1.57 | 65.9 | 11.0% | 8.5% | 9.3% | 1982 | $958 | 31.8% | 98.9% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marana. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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