ASSET INVENTORY
Mescal is a Census Designated Place in Cochise County, Arizona
Population Estimates & Projections
2019: 1,792
2025: 1,812
2035: 1,839
2045: 1,860
2055: 1,887
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age Groups
Under 5: 4.6%
5 to 9: 5.8%
10 to 14: 6.1%
15 to 19: 5.4%
20 to 24: 3.8%
25 to 29: 4.1%
30 to 34: 4.1%
35 to 39: 5.9%
40 to 44: 5.4%
45 to 49: 6.5%
50 to 54: 8.7%
55 to 59: 8.8%
60 to 64: 8.0%
65 to 69: 7.2%
70 to 74: 7.0%
75 to 79: 4.1%
80 to 84: 3.0%
85 and over: 1.7%
Median age (years): 49.2
16 years and over: 82.1%
18 years and over: 79.7%
21 years and over: 77.4%
62 and over: 26.9%
65 and over: 22.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 92.9%
Black or African American: 0.6%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 1.1%
Asian: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.3%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 12.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 22 (1.6%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 36 (2.6%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 339 (24.3%)
Some college (no degree): 459 (33.0%)
Associate’s degree: 255 (18.3%)
Bachelor’s degree: 173 (12.4%)
Graduate or professional degree: 109 (7.8%)
High school graduate or higher: 1,335 (95.8%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 282 (20.2%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 16
Kindergarten: 0
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 126
High school (grades 9-12): 70
College or graduate school: 54
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Income
Median Household Income: $42,857
Per Capita Income: $21,880
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Poverty
Individuals: 21.2%
Families: 13.4%
Children: 22.0%
Seniors: 11.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 484
Employed: 466
Unemployed: 18
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 174 (37.3%)
Service: 117 (25.1%)
Sales & office: 130 (27.9%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 11 (2.4%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 34 (7.3%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 0 (0.0%)
Construction: 32 (6.9%)
Manufacturing: 30 (6.4%)
Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
Retail trade: 53 (11.4%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 39 (8.4%)
Information: 8 (1.7%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 10 (2.1%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 59 (12.7%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 58 (12.4%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 88 (18.9%)
Other services (except public administration): 17 (3.6%)
Public Administration: 72 (15.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Average Travel Time to Work
32.7 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 849
Occupied housing units: 794 (93.5%)
Vacant housing units: 55 (6.5%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 0.0%
Rental vacancy rate: 0.0%
Owner-occupied: 586 (73.8%)
Renter-occupied: 208 (26.2%)
Median home value: $85,700
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,203*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 100 (33.1%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $870
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 78 (45.4%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Real Estate & Development
Development Services (Planning & Zoning)
Quality of Life
Events, Attractions & Activities
Health Care
Education
K-12
Benson Unified School District
Transportation & Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (34 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (149 mi)
Shipping
Utilities & Telecommunications
Electricity
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC)
Natural Gas
Telecommunications
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
Cochise County Asset Inventories (Municipalities & Census Designated Places)
Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Benson, Willcox, Huachuca City, Tombstone, Bowie, Dragoon, Elfrida, McNeal, Mescal, Miracle Valley, Naco, Palominas, Pirtleville, Sierra Vista Southeast, St. David, San Simon, Sunizona, Whetstone