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Asset inventory

Sierra Vista Southeast*, Arizona

* Includes Hereford, Nicksville, Ramsey Canyon, and Sierra Vista Estates


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

Sierra Vista Southeast community assets

PeopleLabor market & workforceIncome & povertyEducation (educational attainment, school enrollment & K-12 schools)Health careQuality of lifeHousing, real estate & developmentTransportation & shippingUtilities & telecomLodging & meeting rooms

People of Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona

Population

Population

Population

  • 2020:  14,428
  • 2030:  15,241
  • 2040:  15,405
  • 2050:  15,614
  • 2060:  16,063


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity

Age groups

Population

Population

  • Under 5:  550  (3.8%)
  • 5 to 9:  733  (5.1%)
  • 10 to 14:  842  (5.8%)
  • 15 to 19:  774  (5.4%)
  • 20 to 24:  515  (3.6%)
  • 25 to 29:  488  (3.4%)
  • 30 to 34:  605  (4.2%)
  • 35 to 39:  756  (5.2%)
  • 40 to 44:  761  (5.3%)
  • 45 to 49:  721  (5.0%)
  • 50 to 54:  867  (6.0%)
  • 55 to 59:  1,261  (8.7%)
  • 60 to 64:  1,363  (9.4%)
  • 65 to 69:  1,392  (9.6%)
  • 70 to 74:  1,155  (8.0%)
  • 75 to

  • Under 5:  550  (3.8%)
  • 5 to 9:  733  (5.1%)
  • 10 to 14:  842  (5.8%)
  • 15 to 19:  774  (5.4%)
  • 20 to 24:  515  (3.6%)
  • 25 to 29:  488  (3.4%)
  • 30 to 34:  605  (4.2%)
  • 35 to 39:  756  (5.2%)
  • 40 to 44:  761  (5.3%)
  • 45 to 49:  721  (5.0%)
  • 50 to 54:  867  (6.0%)
  • 55 to 59:  1,261  (8.7%)
  • 60 to 64:  1,363  (9.4%)
  • 65 to 69:  1,392  (9.6%)
  • 70 to 74:  1,155  (8.0%)
  • 75 to 79:  871  (6.0%)
  • 80 to 84:  439  (3.0%)
  • 85 and over:  335  (2.3%)


  • Median age (years):  52.7


  • 16 years and over:  12,143  (84.2%)
  • 18 years and over:  11,785  (81.7%)
  • 21 years and over:  11,431  (79.2%)
  • 62 and over:  5,040  (34.9%)
  • 65 and over:  4,192  (29.1%)


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)

Race & ethnicity

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

  • White:  11,264  (78.1%)
  • Black or African American:  216  (1.5%)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native:  164  (1.1%)
  • Asian:  202  (1.4%)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander:  24  (​0.2%) 
  • Some other race:  722  (5.0%)
  • Two or more races:  1,836  (12.7%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race):  2,694  (18.7%)


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

  • English only:  11,367  (83.5%)
  • Language other than English:  2,252  (16.5%)
    • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  601  (4.4%)
  • Spanish:  1,861  (13.7%)
    • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  489  (3.6%)


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:  5,321
  • Employed:  5,011
  • Unemployed:  310
  • Unemployment rate:  5.8%


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Workforce (by occupation)

Labor force & unemployment

Labor force & unemployment

  • Management, business, science & arts:  2,352   (46.9%)
  • Service:  670   (13.4%)
  • Sales & office:  952  (19.0%)
  • Natural resources, construction & maintenance:  400  (8.0%)
  • Production, transportation & material moving:  637  (​12.7%)


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:  27  (0.5%)
  • Construction:  249  (5.0%)
  • Manufacturing:  113   (2.3%)
  • Wholesale trade:  37  (0.7%)
  • Retail trade:  578  (11.5%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  352  (7.0%)
  • Information:  76  (1.5%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  383  (7.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, mana

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  27  (0.5%)
  • Construction:  249  (5.0%)
  • Manufacturing:  113   (2.3%)
  • Wholesale trade:  37  (0.7%)
  • Retail trade:  578  (11.5%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  352  (7.0%)
  • Information:  76  (1.5%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  383  (7.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services:  683  (13.6%)
  • Educational services, health care & social assistance:  1,053  (21.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services:  403  (8.0%)
  • Other services (except public administration):  169  (3.4%)
  • Public administration:  888  (17.7%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Average travel time to work

Average travel time to work

Average travel time to work

 26.4 min


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Income & poverty

Income

Poverty

Poverty

  • Median household income:  $70,958
  • Median family income:  $94,846
  • Per capita income:  $40,826


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Poverty

Poverty

Poverty

  • People:  10.0%
  • Families:  7.5%
  • Children (under 18):  16.3%
  • Seniors (65+):  4.4%


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Sierra Vista Southeast education

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Less than 9th grade:  44  (0.4%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  358  (3.5%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  2,211  (21.5%)
  • Some college (no degree):  2,981  (29.1%)
  • Associate’s degree:  1,207  (​11.8%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  1,960   (19.1%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  1,500  (14.6%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  9,859  (96.

  • Less than 9th grade:  44  (0.4%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  358  (3.5%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  2,211  (21.5%)
  • Some college (no degree):  2,981  (29.1%)
  • Associate’s degree:  1,207  (​11.8%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  1,960   (19.1%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  1,500  (14.6%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  9,859  (96.1%)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher:  3,460   (33.7%)


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:  169
  • Kindergarten:  123
  • Elementary school (grades 1-8):  1,395
  • High school (grades 9-12):  989
  • College or graduate school:  712


Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

K-12 schools

Educational attainment

K-12 schools

  • Palominas Elementary District
  • Buena High School

Health care

  • Copper Queen Community Hospital – Hereford Rural Health Clinic
  • Physicians
  • Dentists

Quality of life

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

Sierra Vista Southeast housing, real estate & development

Housing units

Available properties & development assistance

Housing affordability

Units, occupancy & ownership

  • Total housing units:  6,523
  • Occupied housing units:  5,948  (91.2%)
  • Vacant housing units:  575  (8.8%)
  • Homeowner vacancy rate:  2.0%
  • Rental vacancy rate:  8.8%
  • Owner-occupied:  5,201  (87.4%)
  • Renter-occupied:  ​747  (12.6%)


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)

Housing affordability

Available properties & development assistance

Housing affordability

Cost & affordability

  • Median home value:  $261,500
  • Median monthly homeowner cost:  $1,623*
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing:  663  (24.2%)*
  • Median gross monthly rent:  $1,050
  • Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing:  440  (51.4%)


*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

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista Southeast to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista Southeast to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista Southeast to major metro markets

  • Tucson (83 mi)
  • Phoenix (196 mi)

Trucking & shipping services

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista Southeast to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista Southeast to major metro markets

  • Trucking companies
  • Shipping services (parcel)

Airports

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista Southeast to major metro markets

Airports

Commercial airports

  • Tucson International Airport (78 mi)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (194 mi)

Utilities & telecommunications

Electricity & natural gas

Electricity & natural gas

Electricity & natural gas

Electricity

  • Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC)


Natural gas

  • Southwest Gas

Telecom

Electricity & natural gas

Electricity & natural gas

  • CenturyLink
  • Cox
  • Business internet service providers in Sierra Vista Southeast

Lodging & meeting space

  • Hotels & motels
  • Meeting venues

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


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  • Cochise County
  • Benson
  • Bisbee
  • Douglas
  • Huachuca City
  • Sierra Vista
  • Tombstone
  • Willcox
  • Bowie
  • Elfrida
  • Mescal
  • Miracle Valley
  • Naco
  • Pirtleville
  • St David
  • Sierra Vista Southeast
  • Sunsites
  • Whetstone
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