Demographic Profile

Cochise County

TSAC-CFD-04003

Snapshot

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Total Population
125504
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.25 %
Median Age
41.4 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
23.2 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
125504
Sex Ratio
104.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.3 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.25 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Cochise County, AZ, exhibits a slight population decline over the past 13 years, with a CAGR of -0.25%, contrasting with Arizona's overall growth rate of 1.16%. The county's median age is 41.4, higher than the state average of 38.4, indicating an aging population, with 23.2% over 65 years old. The age dependency ratio of 79.5 suggests a significant proportion of dependents, particularly the elderly. Compared to neighboring counties like Pima and Maricopa, which have younger populations and higher growth rates, Cochise County faces demographic challenges that may impact its economic vitality.

Dependency Rate
79.5 %
Median Age
41.4 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
23.2 %
Active Aging Index
132.8 %
Old Dependency Rate
41.7 %
Young Dependency Rate
37.9 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
49680
Married-couple Household
22930
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.13 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.9 %
Average Household Size
2.41 p
Average Family Size
3.1 p
Household with Children (%)
26.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
42.6 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
29.2 %
Now Married
50.3 %
Widowed
7.5 %
Divorced
13 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
82.9 %
Two or More Races
17.1 %
Non-White
28.6 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
35.7 %
White
89661
Black
5001
Asian
2435
Native American
1170
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
89661
Native US Citizen (%)
28.6 %
Born in Arizona (%)
36.8 %
Born in Other State (%)
49.9 %
Foreign Born (%)
10.8 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
61.7 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
13.4 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
28 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
60.8 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
11.2 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
219
Number of Adherents
56955
Adherents (% of Total Population)
45.4 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
34.8 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
23549
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
26.7 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 39765
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 29572
Median Income College Grads
$ 58205
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 73805
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
42.3 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
17.1 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 58421
Household Income (Median)
$ 75274
Per Capita Income
$ 31423
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
36.6 %
Gini Index
0.4384*
Poverty Rate
14.7 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov