Asset inventory
Cochise County, Arizona
A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
Cochise County community assets
Economic development support
- Cochise County
- Cochise County Economic Development
- City of Sierra Vista Economic Development
- City of Douglas Economic Development
- Benson Economic Development Center
- Benson Chamber
- Douglas Business Network
- Sky Islands Regional Partnership
- Tombstone Chamber of Commerce
- Willcox Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
- Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation
- Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group
- SEAGO Economic Development District
- Cochise College Small Business Development Center
- Arizona@Work Southeastern Arizona
People of Cochise County, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2024: 128,253
- 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: 6,287 (5.0%)
- 5 to 9: 7,303 (5.8%)
- 10 to 14: 7,813 (6.2%)
- 15 to 19: 7,614 (6.1%)
- 20 to 24: 6,745 (5.4%)
- 25 to 29: 7,340 (5.9%)
- 30 to 34: 7,271 (5.8%)
- 35 to 39: 7,132 (5.7%)
- 40 to 44: 6,411 (5.1%)
- 45 to 49: 6,244 (5.0%)
- 50 to 54: 7,076 (5.6%)
- 55 to 59: 8,501 (6.8%)
- 60 to 64: 9,403 (7.5%)
- 65 to 69: 9,517 (7.6%)
- 70 to 7
- Under 5: 6,287 (5.0%)
- 5 to 9: 7,303 (5.8%)
- 10 to 14: 7,813 (6.2%)
- 15 to 19: 7,614 (6.1%)
- 20 to 24: 6,745 (5.4%)
- 25 to 29: 7,340 (5.9%)
- 30 to 34: 7,271 (5.8%)
- 35 to 39: 7,132 (5.7%)
- 40 to 44: 6,411 (5.1%)
- 45 to 49: 6,244 (5.0%)
- 50 to 54: 7,076 (5.6%)
- 55 to 59: 8,501 (6.8%)
- 60 to 64: 9,403 (7.5%)
- 65 to 69: 9,517 (7.6%)
- 70 to 74: 8,442 (6.7%)
- 75 to 79: 5,970 (4.8%)
- 80 to 84: 3,644 (2.9%)
- 85 and over: 2,734 (2.2%)
- Median age (years): 44.0
- 16 years and over: 102,486 (81.7%)
- 18 years and over: 99,330 (79.2%)
- 21 years and over: 94,861 (75.6%)
- 62 and over: 36,095 (28.8%)
- 65 and over: 30,307 (24.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 81,733 (65.2%)
- Black or African American: 4,783 (3.8%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 1,510 (1.2%)
- Asian: 2,712 (2.2%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 488 (0.4%)
- Some other race: 12,678 (10.1%)
- Two or more races: 21,543 (17.2%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 42,615 (34.0%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- English only: 87,024 (73.2%)
- Language other than English: 31,901 (26.8%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 9,124 (7.7%)
- Spanish: 27,737 (23.3%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 8,105 (6.8%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Labor market & workforce
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian labor force: 47,983
- Employed: 45,945
- Unemployed: 2,038
- Unemployment rate: 4.2%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2024)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 16,294 (37.8%)
- Service: 9,217 (21.4%)
- Sales & office: 9,152 (21.2%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 4,319 (10.0%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 4,106 (9.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Workforce (by industry)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1,361 (3.2%)
- Construction: 2,864 (6.6%)
- Manufacturing: 1,968 (4.6%)
- Wholesale trade: 478 (1.1%)
- Retail trade: 4,487 (10.4%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 2,579 (6.0%)
- Information: 563 (1.3%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 1,864 (4.3%)
- Professional,
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 1,361 (3.2%)
- Construction: 2,864 (6.6%)
- Manufacturing: 1,968 (4.6%)
- Wholesale trade: 478 (1.1%)
- Retail trade: 4,487 (10.4%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 2,579 (6.0%)
- Information: 563 (1.3%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 1,864 (4.3%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 5,237 (12.2%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 9,692 (22.5%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 3,907 (9.1%)
- Other services (except public administration): 1,997 (4.6%)
- Public administration: 6,091 (14.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
22.8 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $58,970
- Median family income: $75,734
- Per capita income: $32,708
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 15.5%
- Families: 11.1%
- Children (under 18): 21.0%
- Seniors (65+): 13.0%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Cochise County education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 3,738 (4.2%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 5,886 (6.6%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 22,464 (25.2%)
- Some college (no degree): 22,904 (25.7%)
- Associate’s degree: 9.580 (10.7%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 15,057 (16.9%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 9,630 (10.8%)
- High school graduate or higher: 79,
- Less than 9th grade: 3,738 (4.2%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 5,886 (6.6%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 22,464 (25.2%)
- Some college (no degree): 22,904 (25.7%)
- Associate’s degree: 9.580 (10.7%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 15,057 (16.9%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 9,630 (10.8%)
- High school graduate or higher: 79,635 (89.2%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 24,687 (27.7%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 1,278
- Kindergarten: 1,217
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 12,293
- High school (grades 9-12): 6,660
- College or graduate school: 7,060
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Health care
- 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 & development
Housing units
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 58,648
- Occupied housing units: 50,936 (86.9%)
- Vacant housing units: 7,712 (13.1%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.7%
- Rental vacancy rate: 10.0%
- Owner-occupied: 35,063 (68.8%)
- Renter-occupied: 15,873 (31.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Housing affordability
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $207,400
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,343*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 4,310 (24.1%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $939
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 6,142 (46.0%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Transportation, shipping & international border
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
International border
International border
International border
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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