ASSET INVENTORY
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 (2018): 49,774
Unemployment Rate (2018): 5.6%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
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
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
Higher Education
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
This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
Cochise County Asset Inventories (Municipalities & Census Designated Places)
Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Benson, Willcox, Huachuca City, Tombstone, Bowie, Dragoon, Elfrida, McNeal, Mescal, Miracle Valley, Naco, Palominas, Pirtleville, Sierra Vista Southeast, St. David, San Simon, Sunizona, Whetstone