Asset inventory
Cochise County, Arizona
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People of Cochise County, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2022: 126,648
- 2030: 129,781
- 2040: 130,670
- 2050: 131,941
- 2060: 135,231
Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 6,684 (5.3%)
- 5 to 9: 8,866 (7.0%)
- 10 to 14: 6,601 (5.2%)
- 15 to 19: 6,920 (5.5%)
- 20 to 24: 7,830 (6.2%)
- 25 to 34: 15,597 (12.4%)
- 35 to 44: 13,625 (10.8%)
- 45 to 54: 13,574 (10.8%)
- 55 to 59: 7,841 (6.2%)
- 60 to 64: 8,566 (6.8%)
- 65 to 74: 17,372 (13.8%)
- 75 to 84: 10,200 (8.1%)
- 85 and over: 2,374 (1.9%)
- Median age (years):
- Under 5: 6,684 (5.3%)
- 5 to 9: 8,866 (7.0%)
- 10 to 14: 6,601 (5.2%)
- 15 to 19: 6,920 (5.5%)
- 20 to 24: 7,830 (6.2%)
- 25 to 34: 15,597 (12.4%)
- 35 to 44: 13,625 (10.8%)
- 45 to 54: 13,574 (10.8%)
- 55 to 59: 7,841 (6.2%)
- 60 to 64: 8,566 (6.8%)
- 65 to 74: 17,372 (13.8%)
- 75 to 84: 10,200 (8.1%)
- 85 and over: 2,374 (1.9%)
- Median age (years): 43.2
- Under 18 years: 26,695 (21.2%)
- 16 years and over: 102,096 (81.0%)
- 18 years and over: 99,355 (78.8%)
- 21 years and over: 95,242 (75.6%)
- 62 and over: 35,549 (28.2%)
- 65 and over: 29,946 (23.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 78,225 (62.1%)
- Black or African American: 4,095 (3.2%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 1,477 (1.2%)
- Asian: 1,944 (1.5%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 46 (0.0%)
- Some other race: 9,301 (7.4%)
- Two or more races: 30,962 (24.6%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 45,221 (35.9%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
English only: 85,339 (71.5%)
Language other than English: 34,027 (28.5%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 12,066 (10.1%)
Spanish: 30,042 (25.2%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 11,146 (9.3%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Labor market & workforce
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian labor force: 49,027
- Employed: 46,667
- Unemployed: 2,360
- Unemployment rate: 4.8%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2021)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 16,785 (37.9%)
- Service: 10,058 (22.7%)
- Sales & office: 8,843 (20.0%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 5,043 (11.4%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 3,574 (8.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Workforce (by industry)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1,342 (3.0%)
- Construction: 3,975 (9.0%)
- Manufacturing: 1,572 (3.5%)
- Wholesale trade: 538 (1.2%)
- Retail trade: 4,360 (9.8%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 1,456 (3.3%)
- Information: 618 (1.4%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 1,684 (3.8%)
- Professional, s
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1,342 (3.0%)
- Construction: 3,975 (9.0%)
- Manufacturing: 1,572 (3.5%)
- Wholesale trade: 538 (1.2%)
- Retail trade: 4,360 (9.8%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 1,456 (3.3%)
- Information: 618 (1.4%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 1,684 (3.8%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 5,872 (13.3%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 10,779 (24.3%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 4,027 (9.1%)
- Other services (except public administration): 2,264 (5.1%)
- Public administration: 5,816 (13.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
25.3 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $56,600
- Median family income: $69,539
- Per capita income: $27,698
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 16.8%
- Families: 11.4%
- Children (under 18): 26.8%
- Seniors (65+): 15.2%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Cochise County education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 4,804 (5.4%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 6,051 (6.8%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 23,303 (26.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 22,021 (24.7%)
- Associate’s degree: 9,588 (10.8%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 14,764 (16.6%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 8,618 (9.7%)
- High school graduate or higher: 78,2
- Less than 9th grade: 4,804 (5.4%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 6,051 (6.8%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 23,303 (26.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 22,021 (24.7%)
- Associate’s degree: 9,588 (10.8%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 14,764 (16.6%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 8,618 (9.7%)
- High school graduate or higher: 78,294 (87.8%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 23,382 (26.2%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 927
- Kindergarten: 1,262
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 12,702
- High school (grades 9-12): 5,656
- College or graduate school: 6,372
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Health care
Providers
- Benson Hospital
- Canyon Vista Medical Center (Sierra Vista)
- Copper Queen Community Hospital (Bisbee main campus with primary care clinics in Bisbee, Douglas, Hereford, Palominas & Tombstone)
- Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox)
- Copper Queen Community Hospital (Douglas Medical Complex)
- Chiricahua Community Health Centers (countywide locations)
- Physicians
- Dentists
Cochise County housing & real estate
Housing units & affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 59,159
- Occupied housing units: 49,952 (84.4%)
- Vacant housing units: 9,207 (15.6%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 1.6%
- Rental vacancy rate: 5.2%
- Owner-occupied: 36,219 (72.5%)
- Renter-occupied: 13,733 (27.5%)
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $175,000
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,164*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 4,414 (22.1%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $793
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 6,013 (49.0%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Available properties & development assistance
Transportation & shipping
Distance & routes from Cochise County to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Cochise County to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Cochise County to major metro markets
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Cochise County to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Cochise County to major metro markets
Airports, rail & international border
Distance & routes from Cochise County to major metro markets
Airports, rail & international border
Commercial airports
General aviation
- Benson Municipal Airport
- Bisbee Municipal Airport
- Bisbee-Douglas International Airport
- Cochise College Airport
- Cochise County Airport
- Douglas Municipal Airport
- Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
- Tombstone Municipal Airport
Rail
International border
Utilities & telecommunications
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity
Natural gas
Telecom
Electricity & natural gas
Electricity & natural gas
Financial services
Banks & credit unions in Cochise County
Lodging & meeting space
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