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.