ASSET INVENTORY
Safford is a city in Graham County, Arizona
Population Estimates & Projections
2019: 9,951
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: 224 (3.8%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 534 (8.9%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,459 (24.4%)
Some college (no degree): 2,228 (37.3%)
Associate’s degree: 636 (10.6%)
Bachelor’s degree: 611 (10.2%)
Graduate or professional degree: 280 (4.7%)
High school graduate or higher: 5,214 (87.3%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 891 (14.9%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 97
Kindergarten: 155
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 1,182
High school (grades 9-12): 800
College or graduate school: 515
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Income
Median Household Income: $52,768
Per Capita Income: $20,875
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Poverty
Individuals: 15.8%
Families: 13.0%
Children: 23.4%
Seniors: 12.1%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
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: 1,206 (28.8%)
Service: 926 (22.1%)
Sales & office: 955 (22.8%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 394 (9.4%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 704 (16.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 404 (9.7%)
Construction: 222 (5.3%)
Manufacturing: 270 (6.5%)
Wholesale trade: 88 (2.1%)
Retail trade: 544 (13.0%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 80 (1.9%)
Information: 57 (1.4%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 168 (4.0%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 211 (5.0%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 919 (22.0%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 486 (11.6%)
Other services (except public administration): 289 (6.9%)
Public Administration: 447 (10.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Average Travel Time to Work
15.1 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 4,128
Occupied housing units: 3,308 (80.1%)
Vacant housing units: 820 (19.9%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.0%
Rental vacancy rate: 15.9%
Owner-occupied: 2,148 (64.9%)
Renter-occupied: 1,160 (35.1%)
Median home value: $136,200
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,165*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 360 (25.5%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $667
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 418 (40.3%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Real Estate & 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
Transportation & Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (123 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (164 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Rail
Shipping
Utilities & 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