Asset inventory
Tombstone, Arizona
A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
Economic development support
People of Tombstone, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2024: 1,406
- 2030: 1,547
- 2040: 1,727
- 2050: 1,910
- 2060: 2,124
Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 35 (2.7%)
- 5 to 9: 41 (3.1%)
- 10 to 14: 50 (3.8%)
- 15 to 19: 43 (3.3%)
- 20 to 24: 33 (2.5%)
- 25 to 29: 37 (2.8%)
- 30 to 34: 41 (3.1%)
- 35 to 39: 58 (4.4%)
- 40 to 44: 54 (4.1%)
- 45 to 49: 46 (3.5%)
- 50 to 54: 95 (7.3%)
- 55 to 59: 113 (8.6%)
- 60 to 64: 140 (10.7%)
- 65 to 69: 168 (12.8%)
- 70 to 74: 177 (13.5%)
- 75 to 79: 105 (8.0%
- Under 5: 35 (2.7%)
- 5 to 9: 41 (3.1%)
- 10 to 14: 50 (3.8%)
- 15 to 19: 43 (3.3%)
- 20 to 24: 33 (2.5%)
- 25 to 29: 37 (2.8%)
- 30 to 34: 41 (3.1%)
- 35 to 39: 58 (4.4%)
- 40 to 44: 54 (4.1%)
- 45 to 49: 46 (3.5%)
- 50 to 54: 95 (7.3%)
- 55 to 59: 113 (8.6%)
- 60 to 64: 140 (10.7%)
- 65 to 69: 168 (12.8%)
- 70 to 74: 177 (13.5%)
- 75 to 79: 105 (8.0%)
- 80 to 84: 51 (3.9%)
- 85 and over: 21 (1.6%)
- Median age (years): 60.3
- 16 years and over: 1,172 (89.6%)
- 18 years and over: 1,160 (88.7%)
- 21 years and over: 1,128 (86.2%)
- 62 and over: 609 (46.6%)
- 65 and over: 522 (39.9%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 1,083 (82.8%)
- Black or African American: 2 (0.2%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 15 (1.1%)
- Asian: 5 (0.4%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 2 (0.2%)
- Some other race: 50 (3.8%)
- Two or more races: 151 (11.5%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 227 (17.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- English only: 918 (91.8%)
- Language other than English: 82 (8.2%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 0 (0.0%)
- Spanish: 48 (4.8%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 0 (0.0%)
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: 489
- Employed: 487
- Unemployed: 2
- Unemployment rate: 0.4%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2024)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 180 (39.4%)
- Service: 101 (22.1%)
- Sales & office: 145 (31.7%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 28 (6.1%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 3 (0.7%)
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: 7 (1.5%)
- Construction: 18 (3.9%)
- Manufacturing: 2 (0.4%)
- Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
- Retail trade: 41 (9.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 23 (5.0%)
- Information: 15 (3.3%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 21 (4.6%)
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 7 (1.5%)
- Construction: 18 (3.9%)
- Manufacturing: 2 (0.4%)
- Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
- Retail trade: 41 (9.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 23 (5.0%)
- Information: 15 (3.3%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 21 (4.6%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 61 (13.3%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 86 (18.8%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 104 (22.8%)
- Other services (except public administration): 22 (4.8%)
- Public administration: 57 (12.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
19.5 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $54,792
- Median family income: $71,583
- Per capita income: $33,269
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 11.7%
- Families: 10.9%
- Children (under 18): 8.5%
- Seniors (65+): 14.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Tombstone education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 15 (1.8%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 17 (2.0%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 294 (35.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 292 (34.9%)
- Associate’s degree: 75 (9.0%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 95 (11.4%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 49 (5.9%)
- High school graduate or higher: 805 (96.2%)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Less than 9th grade: 15 (1.8%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 17 (2.0%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 294 (35.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 292 (34.9%)
- Associate’s degree: 75 (9.0%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 95 (11.4%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 49 (5.9%)
- High school graduate or higher: 805 (96.2%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 144 (17.2%)
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: 0
- Kindergarten: 15
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 45
- High school (grades 9-12): 43
- College or graduate school: 56
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
K-12 schools
Educational attainment
K-12 schools
Tombstone housing, real estate & development
Housing units
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 812
- Occupied housing units: 677 (83.4%)
- Vacant housing units: 135 (16.6%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 3.6%
- Rental vacancy rate: 10.4%
- Owner-occupied: 479 (70.8%)
- Renter-occupied: 198 (29.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Housing affordability
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $150,500
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,004*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 39 (23.4%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $696
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 61 (37.8%)
*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 Tombstone to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Tombstone to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Tombstone to major metro markets
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Tombstone to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Tombstone to major metro markets
Airports
Distance & routes from Tombstone 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
Water & wastewater
Telecom
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Financial services
Banks & credit unions in Tombstone
Lodging & meeting space
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