This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
Cochise County, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Communities
Cities & Towns
Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Benson, Willcox, Huachuca City, Tombstone
Unincorporated Places
Bowie, Dragoon, Elfrida, McNeal, Mescal, Miracle Valley, Naco, Palominas, Pirtleville, Sierra Vista Southeast, St. David, San Simon, Sunizona, Whetstone
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)
Cochise County, Arizona
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)
Cochise County, Arizona
Business Sites
Development Services (Planning & Zoning)
Cochise County, Arizona
Quality of Life
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
Census Data
This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
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