Asset inventory
Sierra Vista, Arizona
A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
People of Sierra Vista, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2024: 45,492
- 2030: 47,264
- 2040: 48,028
- 2050: 48,930
- 2060: 50,585
Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 2,643 (5.8%)
- 5 to 9: 2,917 (6.4%)
- 10 to 14: 2,887 (6.4%)
- 15 to 19: 2,687 (5.9%)
- 20 to 24: 3,236 (7.1%)
- 25 to 29: 3,471 (7.7%)
- 30 to 34: 3,228 (7.1%)
- 35 to 39: 2,931 (6.5%)
- 40 to 44: 2,415 (5.3%)
- 45 to 49: 2,198 (4.9%)
- 50 to 54: 2,349 (5.2%)
- 55 to 59: 2,650 (5.8%)
- 60 to 64: 2,714 (6.0%)
- 65 to 69: 2,638 (5.8%)
- 70 to 7
- Under 5: 2,643 (5.8%)
- 5 to 9: 2,917 (6.4%)
- 10 to 14: 2,887 (6.4%)
- 15 to 19: 2,687 (5.9%)
- 20 to 24: 3,236 (7.1%)
- 25 to 29: 3,471 (7.7%)
- 30 to 34: 3,228 (7.1%)
- 35 to 39: 2,931 (6.5%)
- 40 to 44: 2,415 (5.3%)
- 45 to 49: 2,198 (4.9%)
- 50 to 54: 2,349 (5.2%)
- 55 to 59: 2,650 (5.8%)
- 60 to 64: 2,714 (6.0%)
- 65 to 69: 2,638 (5.8%)
- 70 to 74: 2,377 (5.2%)
- 75 to 79: 1,858 (4.1%)
- 80 to 84: 1,168 (2.6%)
- 85 and over: 941 (2.1%)
- Median age (years): 37.6
- 16 years and over: 36,345 (80.2%)
- 18 years and over: 35,313 (77.9%)
- 21 years and over: 33,393 (73.7%)
- 62 and over: 10,603 (23.4%)
- 65 and over: 8,982 (19.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 28,945 (63.9%)
- Black or African American: 3,704 (8.2%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 442 (1.0%)
- Asian: 2,015 (4.4%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 350 (0.8%)
- Some other race: 3,109 (6.9%)
- Two or more races: 6,743 (14.9%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 10,701 (23.6%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- English only: 34,915 (82.1%)
- Language other than English: 7,607 (17.9%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 1,778 (4.2%)
- Spanish: 5,081 (11.9%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 1,167 (2.7%)
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: 18,337
- Employed: 17,618
- Unemployed: 719
- Unemployment rate: 3.9%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2023)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 6,918 (43.4%)
- Service: 3,663 (23.0%)
- Sales & office: 3,158 (19.8%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 1,130 (7.1%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 1,076 (6.7%)
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: 85 (0.5%)
- Construction: 977 (6.1%)
- Manufacturing: 492 (3.1%)
- Wholesale trade: 121 (0.8%)
- Retail trade: 1,735 (10.9%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 601 (3.8%)
- Information: 114 (0.7%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 675 (4.2%)
- Professional, scientific,
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 85 (0.5%)
- Construction: 977 (6.1%)
- Manufacturing: 492 (3.1%)
- Wholesale trade: 121 (0.8%)
- Retail trade: 1,735 (10.9%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 601 (3.8%)
- Information: 114 (0.7%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 675 (4.2%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 2,421 (15.2%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 3,587 (22.5%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 1,572 (9.9%)
- Other services (except public administration): 607 (3.8%)
- Public administration: 2,958 (18.6%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
17.5 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $69,783
- Median family income: $86,882
- Per capita income: $38,109
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 10.9%
- Families: 7.8%
- Children (under 18): 11.7%
- Seniors (65+): 11.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Sierra Vista education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 632 (2.0%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,431 (4.6%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 6,852 (22.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 7,577 (24.5%)
- Associate’s degree: 3,622 (11.7%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 6,520 (21.1%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 4,316 (13.9%)
- High school graduate or higher: 28,887 (
- Less than 9th grade: 632 (2.0%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,431 (4.6%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 6,852 (22.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 7,577 (24.5%)
- Associate’s degree: 3,622 (11.7%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 6,520 (21.1%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 4,316 (13.9%)
- High school graduate or higher: 28,887 (93.3%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10,836 (35.0%)
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: 671
- Kindergarten: 440
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 4,984
- High school (grades 9-12): 1,951
- College or graduate school: 3,445
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
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Sierra Vista housing, real estate & development
Housing units
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 20,051
- Occupied housing units: 18,464 (92.1%)
- Vacant housing units: 1,587 (7.9%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.3%
- Rental vacancy rate: 9.6%
- Owner-occupied: 10,652 (57.7%)
- Renter-occupied: 7,812 (42.3%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Housing affordability
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $239,000
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,433*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 1,215 (17.4%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $1,110
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 3,070 (45.6%)
*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
Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets
Airports
Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets
Airports
Commercial airports
General aviation
Utilities & telecommunications
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity
Natural gas
Wastewater & sewer
Water
Telecom
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Financial services
Banks & credit unions in Sierra Vista
Lodging & meeting space
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