This asset inventory is a project of City of Safford Economic Development
Safford is part of Graham County, Arizona
Safford, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Population Estimates and Projections
2017: 9,915
2020: 9,953
2030: 10,783
2040: 11,557
2050: 12,254
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)
Income
Median Household Income: $49,161
Per Capita Income: $19,807
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 4.0%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 7.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 27.1%
Some college (no degree): 36.9%
Associate’s degree: 11.6%
Bachelor’s degree: 7.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
High school graduate or higher: 88.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.6%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Poverty
Individuals: 19.1%
Families: 14.2%
Children: 26.8%
Seniors: 14.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2017): 4,334
Unemployment Rate (2017): 4.6%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 30.0%
Service: 24.7%
Sales & office: 24.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 12.7%
Production, transportation & material moving: 7.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 13.3%
Construction: 4.9%
Manufacturing: 2.3%
Wholesale trade: 1.4%
Retail trade: 13.9%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 1.3%
Information: 1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 2.7%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 4.5%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 26.0%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 9.6%
Other services (except public administration): 6.8%
Public Administration: 11.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 3,964
Occupied housing units: 82.6%
Vacant housing units: 17.4%
Owner-occupied: 64.5%
Renter-occupied: 35.5%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.5%
Rental vacancy rate: 11.5%
Median home value: $136,600
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,180
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 30.2%
Median gross monthly rent: $812
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 49.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Average Travel Time to Work
16.8 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Business Sites
City of Safford Planning & Community Development
Building/Development Permits & Codes
Hospitality
Education
K-12
Safford Unified School District
Higher Education
Northern Arizona University (Thatcher Campus)
Arizona State University (degrees offered at Eastern Arizona College)
Utilities
Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Farm Credit Services Southwest
Quality of Life
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
Transportation
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (123 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (164 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Rail
Express Shipping Providers
Taxes & Regulation
Census Data
American Community Survey (2012-2016) (Safford)
American Community Survey (2012-2016) (Graham County)
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