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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Safford

Arizona · 9,232 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 $29,899. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,232
+25%since 1990
from 7,359 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.7
−1%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Safford
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.8%(718)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.5%(789)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.6%(793)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.6%(790)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.3%(578)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(1,084)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.6%(1,164)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.7%(985)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.5%(785)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.3%(767)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.2%(572)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.2%(207)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,899
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,175 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,052
+50%since 1990
from $9,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.3%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
29.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(6,306)
Black1.5%(107)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(2,671)
Asian1.5%(107)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(5,190)
Black1.3%(118)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(3,667)
Asian0.9%(85)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican42.8%(4,384)
Puerto Rican1.1%(109)
Peruvian1%(104)
Spaniard0.7%(70)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(82)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German9.7%(997)
English9.4%(964)
Irish5.2%(533)
American4.4%(455)
Canadian2.9%(298)
Italian2%(201)
Scottish1.4%(143)
Danish1.2%(124)
French1.1%(116)
Ukrainian0.8%(86)
Welsh0.6%(65)
Swedish0.6%(62)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(59)
British0.4%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(36)
Norwegian0.3%(27)
Polish0.2%(24)
Russian0.1%(15)
Austrian0.1%(14)
Slovak0.1%(10)
Arab0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+27%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.6%(780)
Married60.6%(1,918)
Widowed5.1%(161)
Divorced9.7%(307)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(740)
Married51.3%(1,922)
Widowed15.2%(568)
Divorced13.7%(514)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Safford, Arizona?

Safford, Arizona has about 9,232 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Safford, Arizona?

The typical household in Safford, Arizona earns about $29,899 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 $78,200, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Safford, Arizona?

About 15.0% 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 17.3% of people in Safford, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Safford, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Safford, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,873 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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