COMMUNITY ASSETS
People, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business environment
This asset inventory is a service of Cochise County (Economic Development)
Sunizona is a Census Designated Place in Cochise County, Arizona
Sunizona, AZ
Population
2020: 233
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Age Groups
Under 5: 2.8%
5 to 9: 5.3%
10 to 14: 5.3%
15 to 19: 6.8%
20 to 24: 3.6%
25 to 29: 3.6%
30 to 34: 2.5%
35 to 39: 1.8%
40 to 44: 5.7%
45 to 49: 5.7%
50 to 54: 11.0%
55 to 59: 10.0%
60 to 64: 10.7%
65 to 69: 8.9%
70 to 74: 7.5%
75 to 79: 2.5%
80 to 84: 4.3%
85 and over: 2.1%
Median age (years): 53.2
16 years and over: 84.7%
18 years and over: 80.8%
21 years and over: 78.6%
62 and over: 32.4%
65 and over: 25.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 86.8%
Black or African American: 0.7%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 4.3%
Asian: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.0%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 14.9%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Language Spoken at Home
English only: 185 (88.1%)
Language other than English: 25 (11.9%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 6 (2.9%)
Spanish: 25 (11.9%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 6 (2.9%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 13 (7.0%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 3 (1.6%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 75 (40.1%)
Some college (no degree): 44 (23.5%)
Associate’s degree: 11 (5.9%)
Bachelor’s degree: 28 (15.0%)
Graduate or professional degree: 13 (7.0%)
High school graduate or higher: 171 (91.4%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 41 (21.9%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 0
Kindergarten: 0
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 8
High school (grades 9-12): 5
College or graduate school: 9
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Income
Median Household Income: $22,500
Median Family Income: $34,063
Per Capita Income: $16,944
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Poverty
People: 29.2%
Families: 34.8%
Children: 0.0%
Seniors: 13.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 99
Employed: 96
Unemployed: 3
Unemployment Rate: 3.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 45 (46.9%)
Service: 15 (15.6%)
Sales & office: 13 (13.5%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 9 (9.4%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 14 (14.6%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 23 (24.0%)
Construction: 0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing: 0 (0.0%)
Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
Retail trade: 9 (9.4%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 2 (2.1%)
Information: 8 (8.3%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 3 (3.1%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 4 (4.2%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 23 (24.0%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 4 (4.2%)
Other services (except public administration): 11 (11.5%)
Public Administration: 9 (9.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Average Travel Time to Work
33.0 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 212
Occupied housing units: 114 (53.8%)
Vacant housing units: 98 (46.2%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 0.0%
Rental vacancy rate: 0.0%
Owner-occupied: 82 (71.9%)
Renter-occupied: 32 (28.1%)
Median home value: $75,700
Median monthly homeowner cost: $863*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 12 (36.4%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $638
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 12 (48.0%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Real Estate & Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
Development Services (Planning & Zoning)
Quality of Life
Events, Attractions & Activities
Health Care
Education
K-12
Ash Creek Elementary School District
Pearce Elementary School District
Valley Union High School District
Transportation and Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (89 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (203 mi)
Shipping
Utilities & Telecommunications
Electricity
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC)
Natural Gas
Water
Sunizona Water Company (520) 400-4011
Telecommunications
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)