This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
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Cochise County, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Population Estimates and Projections
2017: 128,383
2020: 132,547
2030: 141,122
2040: 148,998
2050: 157,897
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)
Income
Median Household Income: $45,383
Per Capita Income: $23,757
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 6.2%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 7.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 23.2%
Some college (no degree): 29.2%
Associate's degree: 11.0%
Bachelor's degree: 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
High school graduate or higher: 86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.2%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Poverty
Individuals: 18.9%
Families: 14.9%
Children: 26.9%
Seniors: 11.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2017): 49,372
Unemployment Rate (2017): 5.6%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 33.8%
Service: 25.7%
Sales & office: 23.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 10.1%
Production, transportation & material moving: 7.2%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 3.9%
Construction: 5.3%
Manufacturing: 3.9%
Wholesale trade: 1.3%
Retail trade: 11.0%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 4.1%
Information: 1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 3.8%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 12.0%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 22.5%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 10.7%
Other services (except public administration): 4.0%
Public Administration: 15.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 60,401
Occupied housing units: 81.5%
Vacant housing units: 18.5%
Owner-occupied: 67.8%
Renter-occupied: 32.2%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 3.6%
Rental vacancy rate: 14.5%
Median home value: $140,700
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,122
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 30.0%
Median gross monthly rent: $790
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 48.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Average Travel Time to Work
19.5 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Quality of Life
Taxes & Regulation
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This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
