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Asset inventory

Graham County, Arizona

Learn more about our people, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure, and business environment!


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Graham County community assets

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People of Graham County

Population

Population

Population

  • 2022:  39,010
  • 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:  2,602  (6.8%)
  • 5 to 9:  2,556  (6.7%)
  • 10 to 14:  3,256  (8.5%)
  • 15 to 19:  2,915  (7.6%)
  • 20 to 24:  ​2,770  (7.3%)
  • 25 to 34:  5,684  (14.9%)
  • 35 to 44:  5,151  (13.5%)
  • 45 to 54:  4,052  (10.6%)
  • 55 to 59:  1,785  (4.7%)
  • 60 to 64:  2,091  (5.5%)
  • 65 to 74:  3,076  (8.1%)
  • 75 to 84:  1,534  (4.0%)
  • 85 and over:  673  (1.8%)


  • Median age (years):  33.8


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  • Under 5:  2,602  (6.8%)
  • 5 to 9:  2,556  (6.7%)
  • 10 to 14:  3,256  (8.5%)
  • 15 to 19:  2,915  (7.6%)
  • 20 to 24:  ​2,770  (7.3%)
  • 25 to 34:  5,684  (14.9%)
  • 35 to 44:  5,151  (13.5%)
  • 45 to 54:  4,052  (10.6%)
  • 55 to 59:  1,785  (4.7%)
  • 60 to 64:  2,091  (5.5%)
  • 65 to 74:  3,076  (8.1%)
  • 75 to 84:  1,534  (4.0%)
  • 85 and over:  673  (1.8%)


  • Median age (years):  33.8


  • Under 18 years:  10,148  (26.6%)
  • 16 years and over:  29,205  (76.6%)
  • 18 years and over:  27,997  (73.4%)
  • 21 years and over:  26,425  (69.3%)
  • 62 and over:  6,699  (17.6%)
  • 65 and over:  5,283  (13.8%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Race & ethnicity

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

  • White:  27,983  (73.4%)
  • Black or African American:  762  (2.0%)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native:  4,976  (13.0%)
  • Asian:  273  (0.7%)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander:  41  (​0.1%)
  • Some other race:  851  (2.2%)
  • Two or more races:  3,259  (8.5%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race):  12,697 (33.3%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

English only:  28,030  (78.9%)

Language other than English:  7,513  (21.1%)

  • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  1,480  (4.2%)

Spanish:  5,385 (15.2%)

  • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  972  (2.7%)


Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Graham County labor market & workforce

Labor force & unemployment

  • Civilian Labor Force:  15,695
  • Employed:  15,047
  • Unemployed:  648
  • Unemployment Rate:  4.1%


Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2021)

Workforce (by occupation)

  • Management, business, science & arts:  3,712  (27.6%)
  • Service:  2,759  (20.5%)
  • Sales & office:  2,804  (20.8%)
  • Natural resources, construction & maintenance:  2,633  (19.6%)
  • Production, transportation & material moving: ​ 1,544  (11.5%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Workforce (by industry)

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  1,546  (11.5%)
  • Construction:  1,391  (10.3%)
  • Manufacturing:  540  (4.0%)
  • Wholesale trade:  275  (2.0%)
  • Retail trade:  1,780  (​13.2%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  574  (4.3%)
  • Information:  92  (0.7%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  520  (3.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services:  820  (6.1%)
  • Educational services, health care & social assistance:  3,013  (22.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services:  1,425  (10.6%)
  • Other services (except public administration):  675  (5.0%)
  • Public Administration:  801  (6.0%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Average travel time to work (Graham County)

22.8 min


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Top employers

  • Arizona Department of Corrections
  • Arizona Department of Transportation
  • Bulk 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:  $57,105
  • Median Family Income:  $62,622
  • Per Capita Income:  $20,741


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Poverty

Poverty

Poverty

  • People:  20.0%
  • Families:  15.5%
  • Children (under 18):  26.0%
  • Seniors (65+):  15.5%


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Graham County education

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Less than 9th grade:  1,057  (4.4%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  2,923  (12.2%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  7,123  (29.6%)
  • Some college (no degree):  6,746  (28.1%)
  • Associate’s degree:  2,668  (11.1%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  2,399  (10.0%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  1,130  (4.7%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  20,066  

  • Less than 9th grade:  1,057  (4.4%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  2,923  (12.2%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  7,123  (29.6%)
  • Some college (no degree):  6,746  (28.1%)
  • Associate’s degree:  2,668  (11.1%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  2,399  (10.0%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  1,130  (4.7%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  20,066  (83.4%)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher:  3,529  (14.7%)


Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

School enrollment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Nursery school, preschool:  544
  • Kindergarten:  465
  • Elementary school (grades 1-8):  4,784
  • High school (grades 9-12):  2,216
  • College or graduate school:  2,128


Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

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 & affordability

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

Units, occupancy & ownership

  • Total housing units:  13,622
  • Occupied housing units:  11,577  (85.0%)
  • Vacant housing units:  2,045  (15.0%)
  • Homeowner vacancy rate:  2.8%
  • Rental vacancy rate:  8.0%
  • Owner-occupied:  8,256  (71.3%)
  • Renter-occupied:  3,321  (28.7%)


Cost & affordability

  • Median home value:  $150,400
  • Median monthly homeowner cost:  $1,252*
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing:  1,335  (29.0%)*
  • Median gross monthly rent:  $788
  • Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing:  1,031  (34.6%)


*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

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
  • 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

Business environment, lodging & meeting rooms

Incentives, taxes & regulation

Incentives, taxes & regulation

Incentives, taxes & regulation

  • Arizona programs & incentives
  • Transaction privilege tax (sales tax)
  • Property tax
  • Business taxes
  • Individual income tax
  • Withholding tax
  • Worker’s compensation
  • Unemployment insurance
  • Minimum wage

Lodging & meeting space

Incentives, taxes & regulation

Incentives, taxes & regulation

  • Hotels / motels 
  • Meeting venues

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