ASSET INVENTORY
Thatcher is a town in Graham County, Arizona
Population Estimates & Projections
2019: 5,255
2025: 5,447
2035: 5,790
2045: 6,061
2055: 6,261
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age Groups
Under 5: 8.7%
5 to 9: 7.0%
10 to 14: 7.0%
15 to 19: 14.0%
20 to 24: 11.3%
25 to 29: 5.5%
30 to 34: 5.2%
35 to 39: 4.3%
40 to 44: 4.0%
45 to 49: 5.2%
50 to 54: 6.1%
55 to 59: 4.9%
60 to 64: 4.7%
65 to 69: 3.5%
70 to 74: 2.8%
75 to 79: 2.8%
80 to 84: 1.5%
85 and over: 1.5%
Median age (years): 26.6
16 years and over: 76.1%
18 years and over: 73.3%
21 years and over: 59.9%
62 and over: 14.6%
65 and over: 12.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 85.2%
Black or African American: 1.8%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 1.8%
Asian: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 21.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 46 (1.8%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 116 (4.4%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 644 (24.6%)
Some college (no degree): 699 (26.7%)
Associate’s degree: 416 (15.9%)
Bachelor’s degree: 298 (11.4%)
Graduate or professional degree: 403 (15.4%)
High school graduate or higher: 2,460 (93.8%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 701 (26.7%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 33
Kindergarten: 94
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 722
High school (grades 9-12): 359
College or graduate school: 745
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Income
Median Household Income: $55,833
Per Capita Income: $21,679
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Poverty
Individuals: 15.3%
Families: 11.3%
Children: 17.7%
Seniors: 9.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2018): 2,321
Unemployment Rate (2018): 1.9%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 651 (31.8%)
Service: 432 (21.1%)
Sales & office: 475 (23.2%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 370 (18.1%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 116 (5.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 265 (13.0%)
Construction: 126 (6.2%)
Manufacturing: 28 (1.4%)
Wholesale trade: 15 (0.7%)
Retail trade: 231 (11.3%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 46 (2.3%)
Information: 33 (1.6%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 42 (2.1%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 134 (6.6%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 632 (30.9%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 271 (13.3%)
Other services (except public administration): 43 (2.1%)
Public Administration: 178 (8.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Average Travel Time to Work
19.7 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 1,859
Occupied housing units: 1,636 (88.0%)
Vacant housing units: 223 (12.0%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 7.9%
Rental vacancy rate: 6.5%
Owner-occupied: 978 (59.8%)
Renter-occupied: 658 (40.2%)
Median home value: $149,400
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,302*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 91 (14.8%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $836
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 204 (36.7%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Real Estate & Development
Town of Thatcher Planning & Zoning
Quality of Life
Attractions, Activities, and Events
Health Care
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
Education
K-12
Thatcher 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 (126 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (157 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Rail
Shipping
Utilities & Telecommunications
Electricity, Water, Sewer
Telecommunications
Financial Services
National Bank of Arizona (Safford)
Farm Credit Services Southwest (Safford)
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
This asset inventory is a project of Thatcher Economic Development