This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona
Sierra Vista, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Population Estimates and Projections
2018: 45,359
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: 2.8%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 4.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 17.8%
Some college (no degree): 30.6%
Associate’s degree: 13.6%
Bachelor’s degree: 19.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
High school graduate or higher: 92.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.7%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Income
Median Household Income: $58,839
Per Capita Income: $28,827
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Poverty
Individuals: 14.2%
Families: 11.2%
Children: 20.4%
Seniors: 6.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2018): 18,362
Unemployment Rate (2018): 5.0%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 39.9%
Service: 22.7%
Sales & office: 24.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 6.6%
Production, transportation & material moving: 6.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 0.2%
Construction: 3.2%
Manufacturing: 3.8%
Wholesale trade: 1.6%
Retail trade: 10.5%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 2.8%
Information: 1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 16.0%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 21.1%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 10.1%
Other services (except public administration): 3.5%
Public Administration: 20.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Average Travel Time to Work
17.9 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 20,012
Occupied housing units: 85.2%
Vacant housing units: 14.8%
Owner-occupied: 55.2%
Renter-occupied: 44.8%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.9%
Rental vacancy rate: 15.7%
Median home value: $180,400
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,319
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 22.0%
Median gross monthly rent: $936
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 44.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2013-2017)
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Real Estate and Development
Quality of Life
Health Care
Education
K-12
Charter Schools
PPEP TEC-Colin L. Powell Learning Center
Higher Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hospitality
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Transportation and 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 and 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
This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
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