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
2017: 1,762
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)
Income
Median Household Income: $39,583
Per Capita Income: $21,521
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 2.6%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 9.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 21.5%
Some college (no degree): 33.6%
Associate’s degree: 12.7%
Bachelor’s degree: 12.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
High school graduate or higher: 87.9%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.1%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Poverty
Individuals: 22.1%
Families: 18.7%
Children: 13.3%
Seniors: 8.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Mescal, Arizona
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 493
Unemployment Rate: 7.5%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 17.3%
Service: 26.1%
Sales & office: 31.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 11.0%
Production, transportation & material moving: 13.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 4.2%
Construction: 4.4%
Manufacturing: 5.7%
Wholesale trade: 0.0%
Retail trade: 12.9%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 13.8%
Information: 5.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 2.6%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 6.6%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 14.9%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 12.7%
Other services (except public administration): 2.2%
Public Administration: 14.5%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 788
Occupied housing units: 84.8%
Vacant housing units: 15.2%
Owner-occupied: 78.4%
Renter-occupied: 21.6%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 0.0%
Rental vacancy rate: 18.6%
Median home value: $75,400
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,028
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 47.2%
Median gross monthly rent: $783
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 50.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Average Travel Time to Work
32.5 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Mescal, Arizona
Business Sites
Development Services (Planning & Zoning)
Education
K-12
Benson Unified School District
Utilities
Electricity
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC)
Natural Gas
Telecommunications
Mescal, Arizona
Quality of Life
Events, Attractions & Activities
Transportation
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (34 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (149 mi)
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
Census Data
This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
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