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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Safford

Arizona · 7,359 residents · 9.279 sq mi
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Safford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,175. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,873 residents. Median home value is $49,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,359
−20%vs 2000
vs 9,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.2
+1%vs 2000
vs 33.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,175
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,899 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,344
−34%vs 2000
vs $14,052 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$320
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $476 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(5,190)
Black1.3%(118)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(3,667)
Asian0.9%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(5,860)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(6,306)
Black1.5%(107)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(2,671)
Asian1.5%(107)
Other11.4%(839)
Diversity Score65.8%(4,844)
Diversity Score
66
+4%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.3%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−22%vs 2000
vs 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Safford, Arizona?

Safford, Arizona has about 7,359 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Safford, Arizona?

The typical household in Safford, Arizona earns about $20,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Safford, Arizona expensive?

In Safford, Arizona, the median home is worth about $49,400, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Safford, Arizona?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Safford, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Safford, Arizona?

About 20.1% of people in Safford, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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