This asset inventory is a project of Graham County Economic Development
Graham County, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Population Estimates and Projections
2018: 38,126
2025: 40,384
2035: 43,817
2045: 46,634
2055: 48,858
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
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)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 4.7%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 9.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 31.3%
Some college (no degree): 30.9%
Associate’s degree: 9.5%
Bachelor’s degree: 9.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
High school graduate or higher: 85.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.1%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Income
Median Household Income: $48,173
Per Capita Income: $17,874
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Poverty
Individuals: 21.4%
Families: 16.1%
Children: 28.7%
Seniors: 13.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Graham County, Arizona
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2018): 14,878
Unemployment Rate (2018): 5.1%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 28.3%
Service: 21.1%
Sales & office: 23.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 15.7%
Production, transportation & material moving: 11.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 12.5%
Construction: 6.3%
Manufacturing: 3.3%
Wholesale trade: 1.3%
Retail trade: 14.9%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 2.7%
Information: 1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 3.3%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 4.3%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 25.2%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 11.0%
Other services (except public administration): 5.4%
Public Administration: 8.2%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Average Travel Time to Work
20.9 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 13,348
Occupied housing units: 82.2%
Vacant housing units: 17.8%
Owner-occupied: 68.0%
Renter-occupied: 32.0%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.8%
Rental vacancy rate: 9.4%
Median home value: $123,500
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,116
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 20.7%
Median gross monthly rent: $793
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 42.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Graham County, Arizona
Real Estate and Development
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
Graham County, Arizona
Transportation and 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 and Telecommunications
Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Farm Credit Services Southwest
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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