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People of Safford, Arizona

Population

2023: 10,319
2030: 10,757
2040: 11,328
2050: 11,710
2060: 12,040

Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity

Age groups

Population

Under 5: 766 (7.6%)
5 to 9: 734 (7.2%)
10 to 14: 842 (8.3%)
15 to 19: 736 (7.3%)
20 to 24: 819 (8.1%)
25 to 29: 713 (7.0%)
30 to 34: 619 (6.1%)
35 to 39: 592 (5.8%)
40 to 44: 541 (5.3%)
45 to 49: 541 (5.3%)
50 to 54: 512 (5.1%)
55 to 59: 484 (4.8%)
60 to 64: 543 (5.4%)
65 to 69: 508 (5.0%)
70 to 74: 419 (4.1%)
75 to 79: 29

Under 5: 766 (7.6%)
5 to 9: 734 (7.2%)
10 to 14: 842 (8.3%)
15 to 19: 736 (7.3%)
20 to 24: 819 (8.1%)
25 to 29: 713 (7.0%)
30 to 34: 619 (6.1%)
35 to 39: 592 (5.8%)
40 to 44: 541 (5.3%)
45 to 49: 541 (5.3%)
50 to 54: 512 (5.1%)
55 to 59: 484 (4.8%)
60 to 64: 543 (5.4%)
65 to 69: 508 (5.0%)
70 to 74: 419 (4.1%)
75 to 79: 299 (3.0%)
80 to 84: 235 (2.3%)
85 and over: 226 (2.2%)

Median age (years): 33.6

16 years and over: 7,637 (75.4%)
18 years and over: 7,327 (72.3%)
21 years and over: 6,897 (68.1%)
62 and over: 1,998 (19.7%)
65 and over: 1,687 (16.7%)

Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)

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Race & ethnicity

Language spoken at home

White: 6,861 (67.7%)
Black or African American: 111 (1.1%)
American Indian & Alaska Native: 234 (2.3%)
Asian: 78 (0.8%)
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 8 (0.1%)
Some other race: 1,078 (10.6%)
Two or more races: 1,759 (17.4%)
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 4,343 (42.9%)

Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)

Language spoken at home

English only: 7,668 (81.8%)
Language other than English: 1,703 (18.2%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 258 (2.8%)
Spanish: 1,649 (17.6%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 258 (2.8%)

Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2018-2022)

Safford labor market, workforce & top employers

Labor force & unemployment

Civilian Labor Force: 5,398
Employed: 5,226
Unemployed: 172
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%

Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2023)

Workforce (by occupation)

Management, business, science & arts: 1,435 (31.3%)
Service: 763 (16.7%)
Sales & office: 863 (18.9%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 915 (20.0%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 602 (13.1%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2018-2022)

Workforce (by industry)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 659 (14.4%)
Construction: 489 (10.7%)
Manufacturing: 179 (3.9%)
Wholesale trade: 119 (2.6%)
Retail trade: 405 (8.8%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 246 (5.4%)
Information: 40 (0.9%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 251 (5.5%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 519 (11.3%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 756 (16.5%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 435 (9.5%)
Other services (except public administration): 188 (4.1%)
Public Administration: 292 (6.4%)

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2018-2022)

Average travel time to work (Safford residents)

22.9 min

Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2018-2022)

Safford education

Educational attainment

Less than 9th grade: 328 (5.3%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 628 (10.2%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,543 (25.1%)
Some college (no degree): 1,917 (31.2%)
Associate’s degree: 641 (10.4%)
Bachelor’s degree: 795 (12.9%)
Graduate or professional degree: 297 (4.8%)
High school graduate or higher: 5,193 (84.5%)
Bach

Less than 9th grade: 328 (5.3%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 628 (10.2%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,543 (25.1%)
Some college (no degree): 1,917 (31.2%)
Associate’s degree: 641 (10.4%)
Bachelor’s degree: 795 (12.9%)
Graduate or professional degree: 297 (4.8%)
High school graduate or higher: 5,193 (84.5%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 1,092 (17.8%)

Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2018-2022)

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School enrollment

Educational attainment

Nursery school, preschool: 182
Kindergarten: 181
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 1,251
High school (grades 9-12): 381
College or graduate school: 731

Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2018-2022)

K-12 schools

Higher Ed

K-12 schools

Safford housing & real estate

Housing units

Available properties & development assistance

Housing affordability

Units, occupancy & ownership

Total housing units: 4,230
Occupied housing units: 3,777 (89.3%)
Vacant housing units: 453 (10.7%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.7%
Rental vacancy rate: 10.1%
Owner-occupied: 2,480 (65.7%)
Renter-occupied: 1,297 (34.3%)

Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)

Housing affordability

Available properties & development assistance

Housing affordability

Cost & affordability

Median home value: $178,400
Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,305*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 581 (29.9%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $885
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 396 (48.7%)

*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2018-2022)

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