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Safford

Arizona · 10,129 residents · 9.279 sq mi
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Safford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,200. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,129
+10%since 2000
from 9,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Safford
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,602
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,899 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,158
+58%since 2000
from $14,052 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(5,178)
Black0.9%(88)
Hispanic / Latino42.9%(4,343)
Asian0.7%(67)
Other0.9%(94)
Diversity Score65.2%(6,600)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−3%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Safford, Arizona?

Safford, Arizona has about 10,129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Safford, Arizona?

The typical household in Safford, Arizona earns about $56,602 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 $148,200, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Safford, Arizona?

About 16.8% 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 20.6% 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 2,770 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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