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Sierra Vista, Arizona
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A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
People of Sierra Vista, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2020: 45,308
- 2025: 45,344
- 2035: 44,897
- 2045: 44,405
- 2055: 44,074
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 2,732 (6.1%)
- 5 to 9: 3,189 (7.1%)
- 10 to 14: 2,763 (6.1%)
- 15 to 19: 2,857 (6.4%)
- 20 to 24: 3,292 (7.3%)
- 25 to 34: 5,945 (13.2%)
- 35 to 44: 5,851 (13.0%)
- 45 to 54: 4,727 (10.5%)
- 55 to 59: 2,389 (5.3%)
- 60 to 64: 2,440 (5.4%)
- 65 to 74: 4,689 (10.4%)
- 75 to 84: 2,946 (6.6%)
- 85 and over: 1,124 (2.5%)
- Median age (years): 37.
- Under 5: 2,732 (6.1%)
- 5 to 9: 3,189 (7.1%)
- 10 to 14: 2,763 (6.1%)
- 15 to 19: 2,857 (6.4%)
- 20 to 24: 3,292 (7.3%)
- 25 to 34: 5,945 (13.2%)
- 35 to 44: 5,851 (13.0%)
- 45 to 54: 4,727 (10.5%)
- 55 to 59: 2,389 (5.3%)
- 60 to 64: 2,440 (5.4%)
- 65 to 74: 4,689 (10.4%)
- 75 to 84: 2,946 (6.6%)
- 85 and over: 1,124 (2.5%)
- Median age (years): 37.3
- Under 18 years: 10,182 (22.7%)
- 16 years and over: 35,731 (79.5%)
- 18 years and over: 34,762 (77.3%)
- 21 years and over: 32,853 (73.1%)
- 62 and over: 10,339 (23.0%)
- 65 and over: 8,759 (19.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 31,855 (70.9%)
- Black or African American: 3,501 (7.8%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 413 (0.9%)
- Asian: 1,745 (3.9%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 362 (0.8%)
- Some other race: 1,133 (2.5%)
- Two or more races: 5,935 (13.2%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 10,989 (24.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
English only: 34,456 (81.6%)
Language other than English: 7,756 (18.4%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 1,680 (4.0%)
Spanish: 5,218 (12.4%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 1,154 (2.7%)
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: 18,060
- Employed: 17,368
- Unemployed: 692
- Unemployment rate: 3.8%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2021)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 6,893 (41.8%)
- Service: 3,964 (24.1%)
- Sales & office: 3,319 (20.1%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 1,245 (7.6%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 1,053 (6.4%)
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: 67 (0.4%)
- Construction: 1,148 (7.0%)
- Manufacturing: 649 (3.9%)
- Wholesale trade: 60 (0.4%)
- Retail trade: 1,653 (10.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 354 (2.1%)
- Information: 184 (1.1%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 620 (3.8%)
- Professional, scientific,
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 67 (0.4%)
- Construction: 1,148 (7.0%)
- Manufacturing: 649 (3.9%)
- Wholesale trade: 60 (0.4%)
- Retail trade: 1,653 (10.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 354 (2.1%)
- Information: 184 (1.1%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 620 (3.8%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 2,834 (17.2%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 3,624 (22.0%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 1,552 (9.4%)
- Other services (except public administration): 504 (3.1%)
- Public administration: 3,225 (19.6%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
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, 2017-2021)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $66,129
- Median family income: $84,029
- Per capita income: $34,651
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 11.1%
- Families: 7.1%
- Children (under 18): 13.4%
- Seniors (65+): 8.5%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Sierra Vista education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 630 (2.1%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,420 (4.7%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 6,270 (20.8%)
- Some college (no degree): 8,670 (28.8%)
- Associate’s degree: 3,499 (11.6%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 5,871 (19.5%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 3,751 (12.5%)
- High school graduate or higher: 28,061 (
- Less than 9th grade: 630 (2.1%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,420 (4.7%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 6,270 (20.8%)
- Some college (no degree): 8,670 (28.8%)
- Associate’s degree: 3,499 (11.6%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 5,871 (19.5%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 3,751 (12.5%)
- High school graduate or higher: 28,061 (93.2%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9,622 (32.0%)
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: 718
- Kindergarten: 558
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 4,856
- High school (grades 9-12): 1,954
- College or graduate school: 3,412
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Health care
Sierra Vista housing & real estate
Housing units & affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 20,155
- Occupied housing units: 18,058 (89.6%)
- Vacant housing units: 2,097 (10.4%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 3.1%
- Rental vacancy rate: 5.6%
- Owner-occupied: 11,028 (61.1%)
- Renter-occupied: 7,030 (38.9%)
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $182,900
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,305*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 1,233 (18.3%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $1,017
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 2,685 (40.1%)
*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 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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