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Cochise County, Arizona
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People of Cochise County, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2020: 125,447
- 2025: 131,146
- 2035: 130,686
- 2045: 130,240
- 2055: 130,378
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 7,314 (5.8%)
- 5 to 9: 7,944 (6.3%)
- 10 to 14: 7,407 (5.9%)
- 15 to 19: 7,852 (6.2%)
- 20 to 24: 7,554 (6.0%)
- 25 to 34: 15,702 (12.4%)
- 35 to 44: 14,215 (11.2%)
- 45 to 54: 13,434 (10.6%)
- 55 to 59: 7,229 (5.7%)
- 60 to 64: 9,690 (7.7%)
- 65 to 74: 15,992 (12.6%)
- 75 to 84: 9,061 (7.2%)
- 85 and over: 3,048 (2.4%)
- Median age (years):
- Under 5: 7,314 (5.8%)
- 5 to 9: 7,944 (6.3%)
- 10 to 14: 7,407 (5.9%)
- 15 to 19: 7,852 (6.2%)
- 20 to 24: 7,554 (6.0%)
- 25 to 34: 15,702 (12.4%)
- 35 to 44: 14,215 (11.2%)
- 45 to 54: 13,434 (10.6%)
- 55 to 59: 7,229 (5.7%)
- 60 to 64: 9,690 (7.7%)
- 65 to 74: 15,992 (12.6%)
- 75 to 84: 9,061 (7.2%)
- 85 and over: 3,048 (2.4%)
- Median age (years): 41.0
- Under 18 years: 27,159 (21.5%)
- 16 years and over: 101,974 (80.6%)
- 18 years and over: 99,283 (78.5%)
- 21 years and over: 94,082 (74.4%)
- 62 and over: 34,167 (27.0%)
- 65 and over: 28,101 (22.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 103,789 (82.1%)
- Black or African American: 5,158 (4.1%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 1,461 (1.2%)
- Asian: 2,386 (1.9%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 400 (0.3%)
- Some other race (including 2 or more races): 13,248 (10.4%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 44,858 (35.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020 )
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
English only: 86,304 (72.4%)
Language other than English: 32,824 (27.6%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 9,555 (8.0%)
Spanish: 28,545 (24.0%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 8,373 (7.0%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Cochise County 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: 15,792 (35.7%)
- Service: 10,379 (23.5%)
- Sales & office: 9,797 (22.2%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 3,922 (8.9%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 4,329 (9.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Workforce (by industry)
Labor force & unemployment
Workforce (by industry)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1,280 (2.9%)
- Construction: 2,562 (5.8%)
- Manufacturing: 1,713 (3.9%)
- Wholesale trade: 426 (1.0%)
- Retail trade: 5,041 (11.4%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 2,479 (5.6%)
- Information: 603 (1.4%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 1,845 (4.2%)
- Professional,
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1,280 (2.9%)
- Construction: 2,562 (5.8%)
- Manufacturing: 1,713 (3.9%)
- Wholesale trade: 426 (1.0%)
- Retail trade: 5,041 (11.4%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 2,479 (5.6%)
- Information: 603 (1.4%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 1,845 (4.2%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 5,677 (12.8%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 9,383 (21.2%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 3,916 (8.9%)
- Other services (except public administration): 1,882 (4.3%)
- Public administration: 7,412 (16.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Income & poverty in Cochise County
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $51,505
- Median family income: $64,128
- Per capita income: $28,021
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 15.2%
- Families: 10.9%
- Children (under 18): 22.0%
- Seniors (65+): 9.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Cochise County education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 4,188 (4.7%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 5,821 (6.6%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 21,183 (24.0%)
- Some college (no degree): 24,538 (27.8%)
- Associate’s degree: 10,060 (11.4%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 13,890 (15.7%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 8,691 (9.8%)
- High school graduate or higher: 78,
- Less than 9th grade: 4,188 (4.7%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 5,821 (6.6%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 21,183 (24.0%)
- Some college (no degree): 24,538 (27.8%)
- Associate’s degree: 10,060 (11.4%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 13,890 (15.7%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 8,691 (9.8%)
- High school graduate or higher: 78,362 (88.7%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22,581 (25.6%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 1,416
- Kindergarten: 1,445
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 12,242
- High school (grades 9-12): 6,494
- College or graduate school: 6,676
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Cochise County 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, Palominas & Tombstone)
- Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox)
- Copper Queen Community Hospital (Douglas Medical Complex)
- Chiricahua Community Health Centers (countywide locations)
- Physicians
- Dentists
Quality of life in Cochise County
Cochise County housing & real estate
Housing units & affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 61,380
- Occupied housing units: 50,917 (83.0%)
- Vacant housing units: 10,463 (17.0%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 3.6%
- Rental vacancy rate: 6.8%
- Owner-occupied: 35,181 (69.1%)
- Renter-occupied: 15,736 (30.9%)
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $150,100
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,146*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 4,896 (26.5%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $803
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 6,144 (43.1%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
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
Average travel time to work (Cochise County)
Average travel time to work (Cochise County)
Average travel time to work (Cochise County)
Average travel time to work (Cochise County)
Average travel time to work (Cochise County)
- 21.2 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
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
