COMMUNITY ASSETS
People, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business environment
This asset inventory is a service of Cochise County (Economic Development)
Cochise County, AZ
Population
2020: 125,447
2025: 131,146
2035: 130,686
2045: 130,240
2055: 130,378
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
Age Groups
Under 5: 6.5%
5 to 9: 6.2%
10 to 14: 6.3%
15 to 19: 7.0%
20 to 24: 6.3%
25 to 29: 6.8%
30 to 34: 5.8%
35 to 39: 5.6%
40 to 44: 5.6%
45 to 49: 6.4%
50 to 54: 7.0%
55 to 59: 6.8%
60 to 64: 6.6%
65 to 69: 5.7%
70 to 74: 4.4%
75 to 79: 3.2%
80 to 84: 2.2%
85 and over: 1.8%
Median age (years): 39.7
16 years and over: 79.7%
18 years and over: 77.0%
21 years and over: 72.7%
62 and over: 21.2%
65 and over: 17.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 78.5%
Black or African American: 4.2%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 1.2%
Asian: 1.9%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.3%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 32.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Language Spoken at Home
English only: 83,805 (70.4%)
Language other than English: 35,262 (29.6%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 7,691 (6.5%)
Spanish: 31,614 (26.6%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 6,666 (5.6%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 4,602 (5.3%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 6,455 (7.4%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 21,124 (24.1%)
Some college (no degree): 25,213 (28.8%)
Associate’s degree: 9,992 (11.4%)
Bachelor’s degree: 12,450 (14.2%)
Graduate or professional degree: 7,803 (8.9%)
High school graduate or higher: 76,582 (87.4%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20,253 (23.1%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 1,577
Kindergarten: 1,597
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 12,151
High school (grades 9-12): 6,783
College or graduate school: 6,323
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Income
Median Household Income: $49,260
Median Family Income: $59,657
Per Capita Income: $26,819
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Poverty
People: 16.6%
Families: 12.4%
Children: 24.6%
Seniors: 8.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 51,995
Employed: 48,368
Unemployed: 3,697
Unemployment Rate: 7.0%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2020)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 14,550 (33.2%)
Service: 11,090 (25.3%)
Sales & office: 9,636 (22.0%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 4,359 (10.0%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 4,125 (9.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1,198 (2.7%)
Construction: 2,961 (6.8%)
Manufacturing: 1,537 (3.5%)
Wholesale trade: 477 (1.1%)
Retail trade: 5,192 (11.9%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 1,964 (4.5%)
Information: 613 (1.4%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 1,835 (4.2%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 5,619 (12.8%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 9,188 (21.0%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 4,051 (9.3%)
Other services (except public administration): 1,903 (4.3%)
Public Administration: 7,222 (16.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Average Travel Time to Work
20.7 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 61,108
Occupied housing units: 50,163 (82.1%)
Vacant housing units: 10,945 (17.9%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 3.8%
Rental vacancy rate: 10.2%
Owner-occupied: 34,577 (68.9%)
Renter-occupied: 15,586 (31.1%)
Median home value: $146,800
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,159*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 5,042 (27.3%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $783
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 6,231 (43.9%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Real Estate & Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
Development Services (Planning & Zoning)
Quality of Life
Events, Attractions, and Activities
Health Care
Copper Queen Community Hospital
Northern Cochise Community Hospital
Copper Queen Medical Associates (Douglas Medical Complex)
Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
Education
K-12
Cochise County School Superintendent
Cochise County School Districts
Higher Education
University of Arizona Sierra Vista
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hospitality
Transportation & Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (70 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (184 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Bisbee-Douglas International Airport
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
Rail
Shipping
Utilities & Telecommunications
Electricity
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC)
Natural Gas
Telecommunications
Financial Services
American Southwest Credit Union
Southeastern Arizona Federal Credit Union
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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Cochise County Asset Inventories (County, Municipalities & Census Designated Places)
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