ASSET INVENTORY
This asset inventory is a service of Cochise County (Economic Development)
Cochise County, AZ
Population Estimates & Projections
2019: 129,778
2025: 131,146
2035: 130,686
2045: 130,240
2055: 130,378
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
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)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 4,885 (5.6%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 6,330 (7.2%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 20,560 (23.5%)
Some college (no degree): 25,538 (29.2%)
Associate’s degree: 10,038 (11.5%)
Bachelor’s degree: 12,527 (14.3%)
Graduate or professional degree: 7,589 (8.7%)
High school graduate or higher: 76,252 (87.2%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20,116 (23.0%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 1,525
Kindergarten: 1,712
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 12,426
High school (grades 9-12): 6,688
College or graduate school: 6,600
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Income
Median Household Income: $48,649
Per Capita Income: $25,436
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Poverty
Individuals: 17.2%
Families: 13.2%
Children: 24.5%
Seniors: 9.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 50,594
Employed: 47,695
Unemployed: 2,899
Unemployment Rate: 5.7%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2019)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 14,526 (33.7%)
Service: 10,817 (25.1%)
Sales & office: 9,718 (22.5%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 4,274 (9.9%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 3,762 (8.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1,348 (3.1%)
Construction: 2,802 (6.5%)
Manufacturing: 1,492 (3.5%)
Wholesale trade: 505 (1.2%)
Retail trade: 5,283 (12.3%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 1,712 (4.0%)
Information: 507 (1.2%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 1,591 (3.7%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 5,438 (12.6%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 9,305 (21.6%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 4,270 (9.9%)
Other services (except public administration): 1,755 (4.1%)
Public Administration: 7,089 (16.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Average Travel Time to Work
20.6 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 60,883
Occupied housing units: 49,250 (80.9%)
Vacant housing units: 11,633 (19.1%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 3.8%
Rental vacancy rate: 13.6%
Owner-occupied: 34,066 (69.2%)
Renter-occupied: 15,184 (30.8%)
Median home value: $143,800
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,148*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 5,515 (29.1%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $810
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 6,387 (46.4%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
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
School District Boundaries (map)
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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