COMMUNITY ASSETS
People, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business environment
This asset inventory is a service of City of Safford (Economic Development)
Safford is a city in Graham County, Arizona
Safford, AZ
Population
2020: 10,129
2025: 10,233
2035: 10,739
2045: 11,116
2055: 11,368
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
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)
Language Spoken at Home
English only: 7,684 (84.3%)
Language other than English: 1,436 (15.7%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 260 (2.9%)
Spanish: 1,407 (15.4%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 235 (2.6%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 193 (3.3%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 545 (9.3%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,316 (22.5%)
Some college (no degree): 2,259 (38.7%)
Associate’s degree: 536 (9.2%)
Bachelor’s degree: 726 (12.4%)
Graduate or professional degree: 268 (4.6%)
High school graduate or higher: 5,105 (87.4%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 994 (17.0%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 153
Kindergarten: 153
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 1,235
High school (grades 9-12): 710
College or graduate school: 525
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Income
Median Household Income: $50,255
Median Family Income: $61,393
Per Capita Income: $20,706
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Poverty
People: 20.5%
Families: 18.3%
Children: 27.7%
Seniors: 17.1%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 5,117
Employed: 4,919
Unemployed: 198
Unemployment Rate: 3.9%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2020)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 1,137 (26.3%)
Service: 874 (20.2%)
Sales & office: 1,027 (23.8%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 572 (13.2%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 713 (16.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 425 (9.8%)
Construction: 322 (7.4%)
Manufacturing: 277 (6.4%)
Wholesale trade: 110 (2.5%)
Retail trade: 574 (13.3%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 81 (1.9%)
Information: 69 (1.6%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 173 (4.0%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 253 (5.9%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 824 (19.1%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 626 (14.5%)
Other services (except public administration): 191 (4.4%)
Public Administration: 398 (9.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Average Travel Time to Work
17.5 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 4,102
Occupied housing units: 3,313 (80.8%)
Vacant housing units: 789 (19.2%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 1.3%
Rental vacancy rate: 16.0%
Owner-occupied: 2,100 (63.4%)
Renter-occupied: 1,213 (36.6%)
Median home value: $150,700
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,181*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 398 (28.4%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $713
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 565 (51.9%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Real Estate & Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
City of Safford (Planning & Community Development)
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
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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This asset inventory is a service of City of Safford (Economic Development)