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Asset inventory

Cochise County, Arizona

A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors

Cochise County community assets

PeopleLabor market & workforceIncome & povertyEducation (educational attainment, school enrollment, K-12 schools & higher ed)Health careQuality of lifeHousing, real estate & developmentTransportation, shipping & international borderUtilities & telecomFinancial servicesLodging & meeting rooms

  • Cochise County
  • Cochise County Economic Development
  • Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation
  • Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group
  • SEAGO Economic Development District 
  • Douglas Business Network
  • Sky Islands Regional Partnership
  • 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:  49,585
  • Employed:  47,337
  • Unemployed:  2,248
  • Unemployment rate:  4.5%


Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2023)

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

  • Cochise County School Superintendent
  • Cochise County School Districts
  • Charter & private schools

Higher Ed

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Cochise College (Sierra Vista & Douglas campuses and Benson & Willcox Centers)
  • University of Arizona Sierra Vista
  • University of Arizona Douglas
  • Wayland Baptist University Sierra Vista Campus

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

Quality of life

  • Cost of living
  • Weather & climate
  • Events, attractions & activities
  • Libraries
  • Golf
  • Restaurants 

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

  • Commercial property (for sale)
  • Commercial property (lease)
  • Land for sale
  • Housing market
  • Homes for sale
  • Rentals (residential)
  • Real estate agents
  • Commercial real estate brokers


  • Cochise County Economic Development
  • Development services (planning & zoning)
  • GIS maps (parcel, subdivision plats & surveys, tax lien)
  • Parcel inquiry

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

  • Tucson (74 mi)
  • ​Phoenix (189 mi)

Trucking & shipping services

Distance & routes from Cochise County to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Cochise County to major metro markets

  • Trucking companies
  • Shipping services (parcel)

Airports & rail

International border

International border

Commercial airports

  • Tucson International Airport (70 mi)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (184 mi)


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

  • Amtra

Commercial airports

  • Tucson International Airport (70 mi)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (184 mi)


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

  • Amtrak
  • Arizona Eastern Railway
  • Union Pacific Railroad
  • San Pedro Valley Railroad

International border

International border

International border

  • New Douglas Commercial Port of Entry
  • Douglas POE
  • Naco POE
  • Foreign Trade Zone

Utilities & telecommunications

Electricity & natural gas

Electricity & natural gas

Electricity & natural gas

Electricity

  • Arizona Public Service (APS)
  • Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC)


Natural gas

  • Southwest Gas

Telecom

Electricity & natural gas

Electricity & natural gas

  • CenturyLink
  • Cox
  • Valley Telecom
  • Sparklight
  • Business internet service providers

Financial services

Banks & credit unions in Cochise County

  • Armed Forces Bank
  • Bank of America
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • National Bank of Arizona
  • PNC Bank
  • WaFd Bank
  • Wells Fargo
  • Western Bank
  • American Southwest Credit Union
  • Cochise Credit Union
  • Navy Federal Credit Union
  • Southeastern Arizona Federal Credit Union
  • Vantage West Credit Union

Lodging & meeting space

  • Hotels & motels
  • Meeting venues

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