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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Safford Micro

Safford, AZ · 1 counties · 26,554 residents · 4,621.877 sq mi
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Safford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,455. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 6,935 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,300. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,554
−21%vs 2000
vs 33,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 30.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K29K33K37K40K1990201020202024Safford
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,455
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,668 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,955
−26%vs 2000
vs $12,139 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$303
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $449 in 2000
US average: $450
73.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.2% in 2000
26.3% rent
2.7
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(18,488)
Black1.8%(602)
Hispanic / Latino27%(9,054)
Asian0.5%(182)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(19,731)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(20,610)
Black1.7%(461)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(6,520)
Asian0.6%(167)
Other20%(5,316)
Diversity Score68.3%(18,149)
68
+16%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.6%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Safford, AZ?

Safford, AZ has about 26,554 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Safford, AZ?

The typical household in Safford, AZ earns about $18,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Safford, AZ expensive?

In Safford, AZ, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Safford, AZ?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Safford, AZ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Safford, AZ?

About 26.7% of people in Safford, AZ live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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