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Safford Micro

Safford, AZ · 1 counties · 37,220 residents · 4,621.877 sq mi
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Safford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,500. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,220
+11%since 2000
from 33,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.6
+2%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K29K33K37K40K1990201020202024Safford
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,683
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,668 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,644
+29%since 2000
from $12,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing12.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(19,483)
Black1.7%(633)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(11,320)
Asian0.5%(193)
Other14.9%(5,557)
Diversity Score76.3%(28,388)
Diversity Score
76
+29%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

SaffordCENTRAL10,279
What's inside

1 component county

Graham CountyCENTRAL40,157
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Safford, AZ?

Safford, AZ has about 37,220 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Safford, AZ?

The typical household in Safford, AZ earns about $41,683 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 $119,500, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Safford, AZ?

About 13.4% 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 20.0% of people in Safford, AZ live below the federal poverty line.

Has Safford, AZ grown since 1990?

Yes, Safford, AZ has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,666 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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