COMMUNITY ASSETS
People, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business environment
This asset inventory is a service of Town of Thatcher (Economic Development)
Thatcher is a town in Graham County, Arizona
Thatcher, AZ
Population
2020: 5,231
2025: 5,447
2035: 5,790
2045: 6,061
2055: 6,261
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
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)
Language Spoken at Home
English only: 4,269 (88.8%)
Language other than English: 539 (11.2%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 123 (2.6%)
Spanish: 520 (10.8%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 117 (2.4%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 54 (1.9%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 141 (5.1%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 656 (23.5%)
Some college (no degree): 817 (29.3%)
Associate’s degree: 444 (15.9%)
Bachelor’s degree: 321 (11.5%)
Graduate or professional degree: 358 (12.8%)
High school graduate or higher: 2,596 (93.0%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 679 (24.3%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 52
Kindergarten: 33
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 694
High school (grades 9-12): 456
College or graduate school: 652
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Income
Median Household Income: $61,106
Median Family Income: $70,639
Per Capita Income: $22,395
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Poverty
People: 15.6%
Families: 12.1%
Children: 22.3%
Seniors: 4.5%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 2,166
Employed: 2,064
Unemployed: 102
Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2020)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 570 (31.4%)
Service: 363 (20.0%)
Sales & office: 457 (25.2%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 321 (17.7%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 103 (5.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 242 (13.3%)
Construction: 104 (5.7%)
Manufacturing: 45 (2.5%)
Wholesale trade: 11 (0.6%)
Retail trade: 217 (12.0%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 53 (2.9%)
Information: 32 (1.8%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 57 (3.1%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 104 (5.7%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 568 (31.3%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 261 (14.4%)
Other services (except public administration): 33 (1.8%)
Public Administration: 87 (4.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Average Travel Time to Work
21.8 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 1,780
Occupied housing units: 1,625 (91.3%)
Vacant housing units: 155 (8.7%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 5.4%
Rental vacancy rate: 7.7%
Owner-occupied: 1,060 (65.2%)
Renter-occupied: 565 (34.8%)
Median home value: $173,700
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,418*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 161 (25.0%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $905
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 160 (33.0%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Real Estate & Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
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)
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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This asset inventory is a service of Town of Thatcher (Economic Development)