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People of Safford, Arizona

Population

2020: 10,129
2025: 10,233
2035: 10,739
2045: 11,116
2055: 11,368

Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)

Age groups

Population

Under 5: 703 (7.0%)
5 to 9: 732 (7.3%)
10 to 14: 887 (8.9%)
15 to 19: 551 (5.5%)
20 to 24: 1,082 (10.8%)
25 to 34: 1,484 (14.9%)
35 to 44: 1,116 (11.2%)
45 to 54: 1,156 (11.6%)
55 to 59: 329 (3.3%)
60 to 64: 445 (4.5%)
65 to 74: 680 (6.8%)
75 to 84: 615 (6.2%)
85 and over: 201 (2.0%)

Median age (years): 31.8

Under 18 years:

Under 5: 703 (7.0%)
5 to 9: 732 (7.3%)
10 to 14: 887 (8.9%)
15 to 19: 551 (5.5%)
20 to 24: 1,082 (10.8%)
25 to 34: 1,484 (14.9%)
35 to 44: 1,116 (11.2%)
45 to 54: 1,156 (11.6%)
55 to 59: 329 (3.3%)
60 to 64: 445 (4.5%)
65 to 74: 680 (6.8%)
75 to 84: 615 (6.2%)
85 and over: 201 (2.0%)

Median age (years): 31.8

Under 18 years: 2,637 (26.4%)
16 years and over: 7,556 (75.7%)
18 years and over: 7,344 (73.6%)
21 years and over: 6,982 (70.0%)
62 and over: 1,822 (18.3%)
65 and over: 1,496 (15.0%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

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Race & ethnicity

Language spoken at home

White: 8,052 (80.7%)
Black or African American: 309 (3.1%)
American Indian & Alaska Native: 83 (0.8%)
Asian: 53 (0.5%)
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0 (0.0%)
Some other race: 394 (3.9%)
Two or more races: 1,090 (10.9%)
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 5,031 (50.4%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Language spoken at home

English only: 7,493 (80.8%)
Language other than English: 1,785 (19.2%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 211 (2.3%)
Spanish: 1,776 (19.1%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 211 (2.3%)

Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Safford labor market & workforce

Labor force & unemployment

Civilian Labor Force: 5,280
Employed: 5,136
Unemployed: 144
Unemployment Rate: 2.7%

Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2021)

Workforce (by occupation)

Management, business, science & arts: 1,256 (28.2%)
Service: 809 (18.1%)
Sales & office: 951 (21.3%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 776 (17.4%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 666 (14.9%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Workforce (by industry)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 472 (10.6%)
Construction: 460 (10.3%)
Manufacturing: 256 (5.7%)
Wholesale trade: 111 (2.5%)
Retail trade: 559 (12.5%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 242 (5.4%)
Information: 33 (0.7%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 271 (6.1%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 405 (9.1%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 718 (16.1%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 495 (11.1%)
Other services (except public administration): 212 (4.8%)
Public Administration: 224 (5.0%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Average travel time to work (Safford residents)

20.6 min

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Safford education

Educational attainment

Less than 9th grade: 338 (5.6%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 596 (9.9%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,489 (24.7%)
Some college (no degree): 1,894 (31.4%)
Associate’s degree: 620 (10.3%)
Bachelor’s degree: 875 (14.5%)
Graduate or professional degree: 214 (3.6%)
High school graduate or higher: 5,092 (84.5%)
Bache

Less than 9th grade: 338 (5.6%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 596 (9.9%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,489 (24.7%)
Some college (no degree): 1,894 (31.4%)
Associate’s degree: 620 (10.3%)
Bachelor’s degree: 875 (14.5%)
Graduate or professional degree: 214 (3.6%)
High school graduate or higher: 5,092 (84.5%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 1,089 (18.1%)

Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

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School enrollment

Educational attainment

Nursery school, preschool: 196
Kindergarten: 165
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 1,343
High school (grades 9-12): 433
College or graduate school: 714

Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

K-12 schools

Higher Ed

K-12 schools

Safford housing & real estate

Housing units & affordability

Available properties & development assistance

Units, occupancy & ownership

Total housing units: 4,035
Occupied housing units: 3,481 (86.3%)
Vacant housing units: 554 (13.7%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.9%
Rental vacancy rate: 11.8%
Owner-occupied: 2,400 (68.9%)
Renter-occupied: 1,081 (31.1%)

Cost & affordability

Median home value: $151,300
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,178*
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Units, occupancy & ownership

Total housing units: 4,035
Occupied housing units: 3,481 (86.3%)
Vacant housing units: 554 (13.7%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.9%
Rental vacancy rate: 11.8%
Owner-occupied: 2,400 (68.9%)
Renter-occupied: 1,081 (31.1%)

Cost & affordability

Median home value: $151,300
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,178*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 489 (29.4%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $788
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 512 (50.2%)

*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

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Available properties & development assistance

Transportation & shipping

Distance & routes from Safford to major metro markets

Trucking & shipping services

Distance & routes from Safford to major metro markets

Airports & rail

Distance & routes from Safford to major metro markets

Airports & rail

Commercial airports

General aviation

Safford Regional Airport

Rail

Arizona Eastern Railway

Asset inventory

Safford, Arizona