ASSET INVENTORY
This asset inventory is a service of Cochise County (Economic Development)
Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona
Sierra Vista, AZ
Population Estimates & Projections
2020: 45,107
2025: 45,344
2035: 44,897
2045: 44,405
2055: 44,074
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age Groups
Under 5: 7.5%
5 to 9: 6.4%
10 to 14: 5.6%
15 to 19: 7.3%
20 to 24: 8.7%
25 to 29: 9.7%
30 to 34: 7.2%
35 to 39: 6.2%
40 to 44: 5.7%
45 to 49: 5.7%
50 to 54: 5.6%
55 to 59: 4.9%
60 to 64: 4.8%
65 to 69: 4.4%
70 to 74: 3.6%
75 to 79: 2.8%
80 to 84: 2.1%
85 and over: 1.7%
Median age (years): 33.1
16 years and over: 79.3%
18 years and over: 77.0%
21 years and over: 71.4%
62 and over: 17.5%
65 and over: 14.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 74.5%
Black or African American: 9.0%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 1.1%
Asian: 4.1%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.6%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 19.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 705 (2.4%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,505 (5.2%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 5,434 (18.8%)
Some college (no degree): 8,536 (29.6%)
Associate’s degree: 4,006 (13.9%)
Bachelor’s degree: 5,290 (18.3%)
Graduate or professional degree: 3,356 (11.6%)
High school graduate or higher: 26,622 (92.3%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8,646 (30.0%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 713
Kindergarten: 554
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 4,399
High school (grades 9-12): 2,016
College or graduate school: 3,267
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Income
Median Household Income: $59,585
Median Family Income: $72,709
Per Capita Income: $31,487
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Poverty
People: 13.2%
Families: 10.2%
Children: 19.3%
Seniors: 5.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)

Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 18,982
Employed: 18,038
Unemployed: 944
Unemployment Rate: 5.0%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2019)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 5,796 (37.7%)
Service: 3,960 (25.8%)
Sales & office: 3,325 (21.6%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 1,133 (7.4%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 1,159 (7.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 31 (0.2%)
Construction: 748 (4.9%)
Manufacturing: 512 (3.3%)
Wholesale trade: 79 (0.5%)
Retail trade: 1,848 (12.0%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 346 (2.3%)
Information: 267 (1.7%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 677 (4.4%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 2,577 (16.8%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 3,088 (20.1%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 1,628 (10.6%)
Other services (except public administration): 500 (3.3%)
Public Administration: 3,072 (20.0%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Average Travel Time to Work
17.7 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 20,180
Occupied housing units: 17,497 (86.7%)
Vacant housing units: 2,683 (13.3%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 3.7%
Rental vacancy rate: 11.1%
Owner-occupied: 10,029 (57.3%)
Renter-occupied: 7,468 (42.7%)
Median home value: $172,600
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,298*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 1,255 (20.2%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $938
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 3,041 (42.2%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)

Real Estate & Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
Quality of Life
Health Care
Education
K-12
Charter Schools
PPEP TEC-Colin L. Powell Learning Center
Higher Education
University of Arizona Sierra Vista
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hospitality

Transportation & Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (70 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (184 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
Shipping
Utilities & Telecommunications
Electricity
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC)
Natural Gas
Wastewater and Sewer
Water
Telecommunications
Financial Services
American Southwest Credit Union
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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Cochise County Asset Inventories (County, Municipalities & Census Designated Places)
Cochise County, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Benson, Willcox, Huachuca City, Tombstone, Bowie, Dragoon, Elfrida, McNeal, Mescal, Miracle Valley, Naco, Palominas, Pirtleville, San Simon, Sierra Vista Southeast, St. David, Sunizona, Whetstone
This asset inventory is a service of Cochise County (Economic Development)