COMMUNITY ASSETS
People, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business environment
This asset inventory is a service of Graham County (Economic Development)
Graham County, AZ
Population
2020: 38,533
2025: 40,384
2035: 43,817
2045: 46,634
2055: 48,858
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
Age Groups
Under 5: 8.6%
5 to 9: 7.7%
10 to 14: 7.6%
15 to 19: 8.5%
20 to 24: 7.9%
25 to 29: 7.3%
30 to 34: 6.9%
35 to 39: 6.2%
40 to 44: 6.0%
45 to 49: 6.0%
50 to 54: 6.0%
55 to 59: 5.3%
60 to 64: 4.5%
65 to 69: 3.4%
70 to 74: 3.0%
75 to 79: 2.3%
80 to 84: 1.6%
85 and over: 1.2%
Median age (years): 31.6
16 years and over: 74.7%
18 years and over: 71.6%
21 years and over: 65.7%
62 and over: 14.1%
65 and over: 11.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 72.1%
Black or African American: 1.8%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 14.4%
Asian: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 30.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Language Spoken at Home
English only: 28,126 (79.8%)
Language other than English: 7,105 (20.2%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 1,965 (5.6%)
Spanish: 5,206 (14.8%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 1,451 (4.1%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 869 (3.7%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 2,626 (11.1%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 6,809 (28.7%)
Some college (no degree): 7,314 (30.9%)
Associate’s degree: 2,496 (10.5%)
Bachelor’s degree: 2,346 (9.9%)
Graduate or professional degree: 1,246 (5.3%)
High school graduate or higher: 20,211 (85.3%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3,592 (15.2%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 569
Kindergarten: 469
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 4,669
High school (grades 9-12): 2,317
College or graduate school: 2,251
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Income
Median Household Income: $51,353
Median Family Income: $59,470
Per Capita Income: $18,683
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Poverty
People: 22.6%
Families: 18.2%
Children: 31.3%
Seniors: 13.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 15,919
Employed: 14,911
Unemployed: 1,008
Unemployment Rate: 6.3%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2020)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 3,396 (25.9%)
Service: 2,712 (20.7%)
Sales & office: 3,102 (23.7%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 2,231 (17.0%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 1,663 (12.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1,650 (12.6%)
Construction: 985 (7.5%)
Manufacturing: 569 (4.3%)
Wholesale trade: 226 (1.7%)
Retail trade: 1,939 (14.8%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 404 (3.1%)
Information: 185 (1.4%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 452 (3.4%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 642 (4.9%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 3,044 (23.2%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 1,547 (11.8%)
Other services (except public administration): 478 (3.6%)
Public Administration: 983 (7.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Average Travel Time to Work
21.7 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 13,586
Occupied housing units: 11,017 (81.1%)
Vacant housing units: 2,569 (18.9%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.6%
Rental vacancy rate: 12.6%
Owner-occupied: 7,741 (70.3%)
Renter-occupied: 3,276 (29.7%)
Median home value: $138,700
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,181*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 1,095 (26.7%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $769
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 1,146 (42.1%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Real Estate & Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
Graham County Planning & Zoning
Quality of Life
Events, Attractions, and Activities
Health Care
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
Education
K-12
Safford Unified School District
Thatcher Unified School District
Higher Education
Northern Arizona University (Thatcher Campus)
Arizona State University (degrees offered at Eastern Arizona College)
Hospitality
Transportation & Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (123 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (164 mi)
General Aviation Airports
China Peak Observatory Airport
Rail
Shipping
Utilities & Telecommunications
Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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