This asset inventory is a project of City of Safford Economic Development
Safford is a city in Graham County, Arizona
Safford, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Population Estimates and Projections
2018: 9,929
2025: 10,233
2035: 10,739
2045: 11,116
2055: 11,368
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age Groups
Under 5: 9.2%
5 to 9: 8.0%
10 to 14: 7.9%
15 to 19: 8.0%
20 to 24: 7.7%
25 to 29: 7.1%
30 to 34: 5.5%
35 to 39: 5.7%
40 to 44: 5.3%
45 to 49: 5.3%
50 to 54: 5.9%
55 to 59: 5.3%
60 to 64: 4.5%
65 to 69: 3.9%
70 to 74: 3.6%
75 to 79: 2.9%
80 to 84: 2.2%
85 and over: 2.0%
Median age (years): 31.6
16 years and over: 73.5%
18 years and over: 70.0%
21 years and over: 65.2%
62 and over: 17.4%
65 and over: 14.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 81.4%
Black or African American: 1.2%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 1.6%
Asian: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 43.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 2.9%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 7.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 26.4%
Some college (no degree): 37.3%
Associate’s degree: 11.5%
Bachelor’s degree: 9.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
High school graduate or higher: 89.4%
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: $48,795
Per Capita Income: $20.310
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Poverty
Individuals: 17.2%
Families: 12.7%
Children: 26.4%
Seniors: 14.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Safford, Arizona
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2018): 4,519
Unemployment Rate (2018): 4.2%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 30.1%
Service: 23.7%
Sales & office: 24.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 9.8%
Production, transportation & material moving: 11.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 10.7%
Construction: 4.5%
Manufacturing: 3.0%
Wholesale trade: 1.5%
Retail trade: 15.2%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 1.7%
Information: 1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 2.9%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 3.8%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 25.4%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 11.8%
Other services (except public administration): 8.0%
Public Administration: 9.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Average Travel Time to Work
14.8 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 4,036
Occupied housing units: 82.3%
Vacant housing units: 17.7%
Owner-occupied: 60.1%
Renter-occupied: 39.9%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.0%
Rental vacancy rate: 9.8%
Median home value: $136,600
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,162
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 24.0%
Median gross monthly rent: $767
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 45.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Safford, Arizona
Real Estate and Development
City of Safford Planning & Community Development
Building/Development Permits & Codes
Quality of Life
Health Care
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
Education
K-12
Safford Unified School District
Higher Education
Northern Arizona University (Thatcher Campus)
Arizona State University (degrees offered at Eastern Arizona College)
Hospitality
Safford, Arizona
Transportation and Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (123 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (164 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Rail
Shipping
Utilities and Telecommunications
Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Farm Credit Services Southwest
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
This asset inventory is a project of City of Safford Economic Development
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