People of Graham County
Population
Population
Population
- 2025: 40,277
- 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: 29,785 (81.0%)
- Language other than English: 6,991 (19.0%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 884 (2.4%)
- Spanish: 4,815 (13.1%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 595 (1.6%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Graham County labor market, workforce & top employers
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian Labor Force: 16,809
- Employed: 16,250
- Unemployed: 559
- Unemployment Rate: 3.3%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2024)
Workforce (by occupation)
- Management, business, science & arts: 4,523 (30.4%)
- Service: 3,328 (22.3%)
- Sales & office: 2,718 (18.2%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 2,658 (17.8%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 1,671 (11.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Workforce (by industry)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 2,178 (14.6%)
- Construction: 1,286 (8.6%)
- Manufacturing: 302 (2.0%)
- Wholesale trade: 164 (1.1%)
- Retail trade: 1,749 (11.7%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 677 (4.5%)
- Information: 74 (0.5%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 607 (4.1%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 1,010 (6.8%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 3,536 (23.7%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 1,507 (10.1%)
- Other services (except public administration): 538 (3.6%)
- Public Administration: 1,270 (8.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Average travel time to work (Graham County)
22.8 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Regional 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: $67,325
- Median Family Income: $79,726
- Per Capita Income: $27,149
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 17.3%
- Families: 13.9%
- Children (under 18): 17.2%
- Seniors (65+): 16.1%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Graham County education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 1,327 (5.3%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 2,470 (9.8%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 7,910 (31.3%)
- Some college (no degree): 7,118 (28.2%)
- Associate’s degree: 2,731 (10.8 %)
- Bachelor’s degree: 2,505 (9.9%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 1,174 (4.7%)
- High school graduate or higher: 21,438 (
- Less than 9th grade: 1,327 (5.3%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 2,470 (9.8%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 7,910 (31.3%)
- Some college (no degree): 7,118 (28.2%)
- Associate’s degree: 2,731 (10.8 %)
- Bachelor’s degree: 2,505 (9.9%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 1,174 (4.7%)
- High school graduate or higher: 21,438 (85.0%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3,679 (14.6%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 445
- Kindergarten: 449
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 5,018
- High school (grades 9-12): 2,243
- College or graduate school: 2,323
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
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
- Mountain View Academy
- Solomon Elementary District
- Truthful Beginnings
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Graham County health care
Quality of life in Graham County
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: $212,000
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,448*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 1,234 (24.9%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $935
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 878 (30.0%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2020-2024)
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
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
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