This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
Mescal is a Census Designated Place in Cochise County, Arizona
Mescal, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Population Estimates and Projections
2018: 1,777
2020: 1,811
2030: 1,966
2040: 2,110
2050: 2,267
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: 3.4%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 6.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 18.9%
Some college (no degree): 35.3%
Associate’s degree: 14.1%
Bachelor’s degree: 13.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
High school graduate or higher: 89.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.4%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Income
Median Household Income: $34,519
Per Capita Income: $21,215
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Poverty
Individuals: 26.7%
Families: 18.8%
Children: 33.7%
Seniors: 10.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Mescal, Arizona
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 414
Unemployment Rate: 4.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 34.3%
Service: 23.5%
Sales & office: 24.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 8.8%
Production, transportation & material moving: 9.1%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 0.0%
Construction: 7.3%
Manufacturing: 6.3%
Wholesale trade: 0.0%
Retail trade: 12.9%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 12.4%
Information: 2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 10.9%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 8.3%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 16.9%
Other services (except public administration): 2.5%
Public Administration: 17.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Average Travel Time to Work
35.5 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 743
Occupied housing units: 92.1%
Vacant housing units: 7.9%
Owner-occupied: 71.6%
Renter-occupied: 28.4%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 0.0%
Rental vacancy rate: 0.0%
Median home value: $66,500
Median monthly homeowner cost: $895
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 50.4%
Median gross monthly rent: $848
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 47.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Mescal, Arizona
Real Estate and Development
Development Services (Planning & Zoning)
Quality of Life
Events, Attractions & Activities
Health Care
Education
K-12
Benson Unified School District
Mescal, Arizona
Transportation and Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (34 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (149 mi)
Shipping
Utilities and 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
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