This asset inventory is a project of Graham County Economic Development
Graham County, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Communities
Cities and Towns
Unincorporated Places
Bryce, Bylas, Cactus Flats, Central, Fort Thomas, Peridot (partially in Gila County), San Jose, Solomon, Swift Trail Junction
Population Estimates and Projections
2017: 38,275
2020: 40,599
2030: 45,391
2040: 49,948
2050: 54,169
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)
Income
Median Household Income: $47,422
Per Capita Income: $17,710
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 5.5%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 9.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 32.9%
Some college (no degree): 29.7%
Associate’s degree: 9.5%
Bachelor’s degree: 8.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
High school graduate or higher: 85.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.3%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Poverty
Individuals: 22.5%
Families: 17.2%
Children: 28.6%
Seniors: 13.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Graham County, Arizona
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2017): 14,423
Unemployment Rate (2017): 5.4%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 28.6%
Service: 21.7%
Sales & office: 23.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 15.3%
Production, transportation & material moving: 11.2%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 13.2%
Construction: 5.9%
Manufacturing: 3.4%
Wholesale trade: 1.3%
Retail trade: 14.2%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 3.0%
Information: 1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 3.3%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 5.7%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 25.5%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 9.0%
Other services (except public administration): 4.9%
Public Administration: 9.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 13,268
Occupied housing units: 82.3%
Vacant housing units: 17.7%
Owner-occupied: 69.4%
Renter-occupied: 30.6%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.7%
Rental vacancy rate: 9.0%
Median home value: $121,400
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,115
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 22.0%
Median gross monthly rent: $794
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 44.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Average Travel Time to Work
21.7 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Graham County, Arizona
Business Sites
Graham County Planning & Zoning
Hospitality
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)
Utilities
Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Farm Credit Services Southwest
Graham County, Arizona
Quality of Life
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
Transportation
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
Express Shipping Providers
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
Census Data
American Community Survey (2012-2016)
This asset inventory is a project of Graham County Economic Development
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