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Graham County, Arizona

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Graham County community assets

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People of Graham County

Population

Population

Population

  • 2024:  40,107
  • 2030:  41,015
  • 2040:  44,028
  • 2050:  46,271
  • 2060:  48,265


Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity

Age groups

Population

Population

  • Under 5:  2,781  (7.2%)
  • 5 to 9:  2,911  (7.6%)
  • 10 to 14:  3,301  (8.6%)
  • 15 to 19:  2,985  (7.7%)
  • 20 to 24:  2,715  (7.0%)
  • 25 to 29:  2,633  (6.8%)
  • 30 to 34:  2,572  (6.7%)
  • 35 to 39:  2,458  (6.4%)
  • 40 to 44:  2,476  (6.4%)
  • 45 to 49:  2,130  (5.5%)
  • 50 to 54:  1,952  (5.1%)
  • 55 to 59:  2,020  (5.2%)
  • 60 to 64:  2,036  (5.3%)
  • 65 to 69:  1,842  (4.8%)
  • 70 to 7

  • Under 5:  2,781  (7.2%)
  • 5 to 9:  2,911  (7.6%)
  • 10 to 14:  3,301  (8.6%)
  • 15 to 19:  2,985  (7.7%)
  • 20 to 24:  2,715  (7.0%)
  • 25 to 29:  2,633  (6.8%)
  • 30 to 34:  2,572  (6.7%)
  • 35 to 39:  2,458  (6.4%)
  • 40 to 44:  2,476  (6.4%)
  • 45 to 49:  2,130  (5.5%)
  • 50 to 54:  1,952  (5.1%)
  • 55 to 59:  2,020  (5.2%)
  • 60 to 64:  2,036  (5.3%)
  • 65 to 69:  1,842  (4.8%)
  • 70 to 74:  1,441  (3.7%)
  • 75 to 79:  998  (2.6%)
  • 80 to 84:  687  (1.8%)
  • 85 and over:  595  (1.5%)


  • Median age (years):  33.8


  • 16 years and over:  28,924  (75.1%)
  • 18 years and over:  27,715  (71.9%)
  • 21 years and over:  25,986  (67.4%)
  • 62 and over:  6,765  (17.6%)
  • 65 and over:  5,563  (14.4%)


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) 

Race & ethnicity

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

  • White:  25,043  (65.0%)
  • Black or African American:  537  (1.4%)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native:  5,390  (14.0%)
  • Asian:  192  (0.5%)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander:  20  (​0.1%)
  • Some other race:  3,225  (8.4%)
  • Two or more races:  4,126  (10.7%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race):  11,428 (29.7%)


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) 

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

  • English only:  29,465  (81.1%)
  • Language other than English:  6,855  (18.9%)
    • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  1,073  (3.0%)
  • Spanish:  4,669  (12.9%)
    • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  786  (2.2%)


Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Graham County labor market, workforce & top employers

Labor force & unemployment

  • Civilian Labor Force:  16,670
  • Employed:  16,056
  • Unemployed:  614
  • Unemployment Rate:  3.7%


Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2023)

Workforce (by occupation)

  • Management, business, science & arts:  4,067  (28.7%)
  • Service:  3,081  (21.8%)
  • Sales & office:  2,663  (18.8%)
  • Natural resources, construction & maintenance:  2,823  (19.9%)
  • Production, transportation & material moving: ​ 1,517  (10.7%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Workforce (by industry)

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  2,099  (14.8%)
  • Construction:  1,434  (10.1%)
  • Manufacturing:  275  (1.9%)
  • Wholesale trade:  243  (1.7%)
  • Retail trade:  1,620  (​11.4%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  624  (4.4%)
  • Information:  98  (0.7%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  470  (3.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services:  1,050  (7.4%)
  • Educational services, health care & social assistance:  3,124  (22.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services:  1,405  (9.9%)
  • Other services (except public administration):  595  (4.2%)
  • Public Administration:  1,114  (7.9%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Average travel time to work (Graham County)

24.0 min


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Top employers

  • Arizona Department of Corrections
  • Arizona Department of Transportation
  • City of Safford
  • DRG Technologies
  • Eastern Arizona College
  • Empire Southwest
  • Freeport-McMoRan
  • Graham County
  • H&S Field Services
  • Haralson Tire Co.
  • Home Depot
  • Kempton Chevrolet
  • Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
  • NatureSweet
  • OneAZ Credit Union
  • Open Loop Energy
  • Pima Unified School District
  • Safeway
  • Safford Unified School District
  • ​Thatcher Unified School District
  • U.S. Bureau of Land Management
  • U.S. Forest Service
  • Walmart

Income & poverty in Graham County

Income

Poverty

Poverty

  • Median Household Income:  $67,326
  • Median Family Income:  $75,087
  • Per Capita Income:  $26,094


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Poverty

Poverty

Poverty

  • People:  17.7%
  • Families:  14.7%
  • Children (under 18):  19.7%
  • Seniors (65+):  14.8%


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Graham County education

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Less than 9th grade:  1,267  (5.1%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  2,638  (10.6%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  7,509  (30.3%)
  • Some college (no degree):  7,178  (29.0%)
  • Associate’s degree:  2,568  (10.4 %)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  2,407  (9.7%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  1,208  (4.9%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  20,870  

  • Less than 9th grade:  1,267  (5.1%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  2,638  (10.6%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  7,509  (30.3%)
  • Some college (no degree):  7,178  (29.0%)
  • Associate’s degree:  2,568  (10.4 %)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  2,407  (9.7%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  1,208  (4.9%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  20,870  (84.2%)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher:  3,615  (14.6%)


Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

School enrollment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Nursery school, preschool:  542
  • Kindergarten:  402
  • Elementary school (grades 1-8):  4,995
  • High school (grades 9-12):  2,355
  • College or graduate school:  2,142


Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Safford Unified School District
  • Thatcher Unified School District
  • Pima Unified School District
  • Fort Thomas Unified District
  • Discovery Plus Academy
  • Triumphant Learning Center
  • Gila Institute for Technology
  • Bonita Elementary District
  • Klondyke Elementary District
  • Solomon Elementary District

Higher Ed

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Eastern Arizona College
  • Northern Arizona University at EAC
  • Arizona State University (ASU@TheGilaValley)

Graham County health care

  • Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
  • Physicians
  • Dentists

Quality of life in Graham County

  • Cost of living
  • Weather and climate
  • Attractions and events
  • Library
  • Golf
  • Restaurants

Graham County housing & real estate

Housing units

Available properties & development assistance

Housing affordability

  • Total housing units:  13,704
  • Occupied housing units:  12,150  (88.7%)
  • Vacant housing units:  1,554  (11.3%)
  • Homeowner vacancy rate:  2.1%
  • Rental vacancy rate:  9.4%
  • Owner-occupied:  8,688  (71.5%)
  • Renter-occupied:  3,462  (28.5%)


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)

Housing affordability

Available properties & development assistance

Housing affordability

  • Median home value:  $202,700
  • Median monthly homeowner cost:  $1,417*
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing:  1,271  (26.0%)*
  • Median gross monthly rent:  $890
  • Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing:  911  (31.7%)


*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

  • Commercial property (for sale)
  • Commercial property (lease)
  • Land for sale
  • Housing market
  • Homes for sale
  • Rentals (residential)
  • Real estate agents
  • Commercial real estate brokers


  • Graham County Planning & Zoning
  • Safford Planning & Community Development
  • Thatcher Community Development/Engineering
  • Pima Planning and Zoning
  • Parcel information search
  • Tax search
  • Maps (GIS)
  • Traffic counts

Transportation & shipping

Distance & routes from Graham County to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Graham County to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Graham County to major metro markets

 

  • Tucson (127 mi)
  • ​Phoenix (165 mi)
  • El Paso, TX (237 mi)

Trucking & shipping services

Distance & routes from Graham County to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Graham County to major metro markets

  • Trucking companies
  • Shipping services (parcel)

Airports & rail

Distance & routes from Graham County to major metro markets

Airports & rail

Commercial airports

  • Tucson International Airport (123 mi)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (164 mi)


General aviation

  • Safford Regional Airport


Rail

  • Arizona Eastern Railway

Utilities & telecommunications

Electricity, natural gas, water, sewer

Electricity, natural gas, water, sewer

Electricity, natural gas, water, sewer

  • Safford municipal utilities
  • Thatcher municipal utilities
  • Pima municipal utilities

Telecom

Electricity, natural gas, water, sewer

Electricity, natural gas, water, sewer

  • Sparklight
  • CenturyLink
  • Valley Telecom
  • Business internet service providers in Safford

Financial services

Banks, credit unions & agricultural lending

  • Chase
  • National Bank of Arizona
  • WaFd Bank
  • OneAZ Credit Union
  • AgWest Farm Credit

Lodging & meeting rooms

  • Hotels / motels 
  • Meeting venues

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