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Graham County, Arizona

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

Community assets

People
Labor market & workforce
Income & poverty
Education
Health care
Quality of life
Housing & real estate
Transportation & shipping
Utilities & telecom
Financial services
Business environment
Map

People of Graham County

Population

Population

Population

  • 2020:  38,533
  • 2025:  40,384
  • 2035:  43,817
  • 2045:  46,634
  • 2055:  48,858


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)

Age groups

Population

Population

  • Under 5:  2,763  (7.2%)
  • 5 to 9:  2,520  (6.6%)
  • 10 to 14:  3,245  (8.5%)
  • 15 to 19:  2,987  (7.8%)
  • 20 to 24:  ​2,720  (7.1%)
  • 25 to 34:  5,765  (15.1%)
  • 35 to 44:  5,040  (13.2%)
  • 45 to 54:  4,060  (10.6%)
  • 55 to 59:  1,805  (4.7%)
  • 60 to 64:  2,091  (5.5%)
  • 65 to 74:  3,044  (7.9%)
  • 75 to 84:  1,569  (4.1%)
  • 85 and over:  695  (1.8%)


  • Median age (years):  33.7


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  • Under 5:  2,763  (7.2%)
  • 5 to 9:  2,520  (6.6%)
  • 10 to 14:  3,245  (8.5%)
  • 15 to 19:  2,987  (7.8%)
  • 20 to 24:  ​2,720  (7.1%)
  • 25 to 34:  5,765  (15.1%)
  • 35 to 44:  5,040  (13.2%)
  • 45 to 54:  4,060  (10.6%)
  • 55 to 59:  1,805  (4.7%)
  • 60 to 64:  2,091  (5.5%)
  • 65 to 74:  3,044  (7.9%)
  • 75 to 84:  1,569  (4.1%)
  • 85 and over:  695  (1.8%)


  • Median age (years):  33.7


  • Under 18 years:  10,267  (26.8%)
  • 16 years and over:  29,195  (76.2%)
  • 18 years and over:  28,037  (73.2%)
  • 21 years and over:  26,308  (68.7%)
  • 62 and over:  6,721  (17.5%)
  • 65 and over:  5,308  (13.9%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020) 

Race & ethnicity

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

  • White:  29,683  (77.5%)
  • Black or African American:  683  (1.8%)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native:  4,814  (12.6%)
  • Asian:  262  (0.7%)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander:  41  (​0.1%)
  • Some other race (including 2 or more races):  2,821  (7.4%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race):  12,683 (33.1%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020) 

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

English only:  27,801  (78.2%)

Language other than English:  7,740  (21.8%)

  • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  1,738  (4.9%)

Spanish:  5,758 (16.2%)

  • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  1,159  (3.3%)


Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)

Graham County labor market & workforce

Labor force & unemployment

Labor force & unemployment

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)

Labor force & unemployment

Labor force & unemployment

  • Management, business, science & arts:  3,671  (27.4%)
  • Service:  2,627  (19.6%)
  • Sales & office:  2,889  (21.6%)
  • Natural resources, construction & maintenance:  2,548  (19.0%)
  • Production, transportation & material moving: ​ 1,655  (12.4%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)

Workforce (by industry)

Workforce (by industry)

Workforce (by industry)

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  1,574  (11.8%)
  • Construction:  1,290  (9.6%)
  • Manufacturing:  485  (3.6%)
  • Wholesale trade:  243  (1.8%)
  • Retail trade:  1,728  (​12.9%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  551  (4.1%)
  • Information:  148  (1.1%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  615  (4.6%)
  • Professional, scient

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  1,574  (11.8%)
  • Construction:  1,290  (9.6%)
  • Manufacturing:  485  (3.6%)
  • Wholesale trade:  243  (1.8%)
  • Retail trade:  1,728  (​12.9%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  551  (4.1%)
  • Information:  148  (1.1%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  615  (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services:  633  (4.7%)
  • Educational services, health care & social assistance:  3,071  (22.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services:  1,522  (11.4%)
  • Other services (except public administration):  564  (4.2%)
  • Public Administration:  966  (7.2%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)

Top employers

Workforce (by industry)

Workforce (by industry)

  • 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

  • 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:  $55,693
  • Median Family Income:  $62,004
  • Per Capita Income:  $19,878


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)

Poverty

Poverty

Poverty

  • People:  21.2%
  • Families:  16.1%
  • Children (under 18):  27.8%
  • Seniors (65+):  14.3%


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)

Graham County education

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Less than 9th grade:  883  (3.7%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  2,659  (11.0%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  7,298  (30.3%)
  • Some college (no degree):  6,927  (28.8%)
  • Associate’s degree:  2,736  (11.4%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  2,422  (10.1%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  1,144  (4.8%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  20,527  (8

  • Less than 9th grade:  883  (3.7%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  2,659  (11.0%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  7,298  (30.3%)
  • Some college (no degree):  6,927  (28.8%)
  • Associate’s degree:  2,736  (11.4%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  2,422  (10.1%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  1,144  (4.8%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  20,527  (85.3%)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher:  3,566  (14.8%)


Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)

School enrollment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Nursery school, preschool:  587
  • Kindergarten:  417
  • Elementary school (grades 1-8):  4,778
  • High school (grades 9-12):  2,243
  • College or graduate school:  2,125


Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)

K-12

Higher Ed

Higher Ed

  • 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

Higher Ed

Higher Ed

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

Graham County health care

Providers

  • Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
  • Physicians
  • Dentists

Quality of life in Graham County

Income

  • 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:  13,678
  • Occupied housing units:  11,348  (83.0%)
  • Vacant housing units:  2,330  (17.0%)
  • Homeowner vacancy rate:  2.8%
  • Rental vacancy rate:  11.9%
  • Owner-occupied:  8,113  (71.5%)
  • Renter-occupied:  3,235  (28.5%)


Cost & affordability

  • Median home value:  $146,600
  • Median monthly homeowner cost:  $1,202*
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing:  1,156  (25.8%)*
  • Median gross monthly rent:  $824
  • Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing:  1,044  (37.3%)


*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

  • Commercial property (for sale)
  • Commercial property (lease)
  • Land for sale
  • 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

Average travel time to work (Graham County)

Average travel time to work (Graham County)

Commercial airports

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


General aviation

  • Safford Regional Airport


Rail

  • Arizona Eastern Railway

Average travel time to work (Graham County)

Average travel time to work (Graham County)

Average travel time to work (Graham County)

22.9 min


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)

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
  • Farm Credit West

Business environment

Lodging & meeting space

Incentives, taxes & regulation

Incentives, taxes & regulation

  • Hotels / motels 
  • Meeting venues

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

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