Cochise County, AZ

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Cochise County Overview

125,504
TOTAL POPULATION
64,221
MALE POPULATION
61,283
FEMALE POPULATION
104.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,423
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,643
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,421
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,867
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
51,094
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cochise County Area Codes

Race in Cochise County

The most populous races in Cochise County are White / Caucasian (89,661 | 71.4%), Hispanic or Latino (44,809 | 35.7%), and Two or more Races (21,481 | 17.1%).
Race in Cochise County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,4351.9%
Black / African American5,0014.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific4150.3%
Hispanic or Latino44,80935.7%
Native / Alaskan1,1700.9%
White / Caucasian89,66171.4%
Two or more Races21,48117.1%
Some other Race5,3414.3%
Total125,504100.0%

Ancestry in Cochise County

The most populous ancestries reported in Cochise County are Mexican (39,128 | 31.2%), German (17,564 | 14.0%), English (13,329 | 10.6%), Irish (12,366 | 9.9%), and American (3,782 | 3.0%), together accounting for 68.6% of all Cochise County residents.
Ancestry in Cochise County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3640.3%
Alaskan Athabascan40.0%
Albanian190.0%
Alsatian60.0%
American3,7823.0%
Apache1370.1%
Arab3450.3%
Argentinean940.1%
Armenian330.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac470.0%
Australian440.0%
Austrian3360.3%
Bangladeshi120.0%
Barbadian20.0%
Basque40.0%
Belgian750.1%
Bhutanese6130.5%
Blackfeet1170.1%
British6840.5%
Bulgarian530.0%
Burmese1,4331.1%
Cambodian440.0%
Canadian2220.2%
Celtic260.0%
Central American9900.8%
Central American Indian1100.1%
Cherokee4570.4%
Chickasaw520.0%
Chilean380.0%
Chinese910.1%
Chippewa340.0%
Choctaw470.0%
Colombian770.1%
Comanche800.1%
Costa Rican690.1%
Cree170.0%
Creek250.0%
Croatian750.1%
Crow90.0%
Cuban2320.2%
Czech2570.2%
Czechoslovakian1320.1%
Danish5640.4%
Dominican1540.1%
Dutch1,3151.1%
Dutch West Indian140.0%
Eastern European3390.3%
Ecuadorian1290.1%
Egyptian150.0%
English13,32910.6%
Ethiopian170.0%
European3,2852.6%
Filipino610.1%
Finnish3010.2%
French2,5162.0%
French Canadian6910.5%
German17,56414.0%
Greek2310.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1350.1%
Guatemalan3260.3%
Guyanese490.0%
Haitian210.0%
Honduran650.1%
Hopi1760.1%
Hungarian2940.2%
Indian (Asian)4680.4%
Indonesian90.0%
Iranian750.1%
Iraqi50.0%
Irish12,3669.9%
Iroquois150.0%
Italian3,5262.8%
Jamaican690.1%
Japanese990.1%
Jordanian500.0%
Kiowa100.0%
Korean1,0960.9%
Laotian520.0%
Latvian680.1%
Lebanese900.1%
Lithuanian1470.1%
Luxembourger220.0%
Malaysian440.0%
Mexican39,12831.2%
Mexican American Indian1260.1%
Moroccan690.1%
Native Hawaiian4050.3%
Navajo3580.3%
Nicaraguan400.0%
Nigerian750.1%
Northern European3980.3%
Norwegian1,8881.5%
Osage70.0%
Ottawa110.0%
Pakistani730.1%
Panamanian3470.3%
Pennsylvania German190.0%
Peruvian550.0%
Pima220.0%
Polish2,0701.7%
Portuguese1410.1%
Potawatomi430.0%
Pueblo370.0%
Puerto Rican1,8151.5%
Romanian980.1%
Russian4430.4%
Salvadoran1430.1%
Scandinavian3920.3%
Scotch-Irish1,0930.9%
Scottish2,3411.9%
Serbian290.0%
Sioux770.1%
Slavic270.0%
Slovak1700.1%
Slovene160.0%
South African30.0%
South American4810.4%
South American Indian420.0%
Spaniard5930.5%
Spanish2580.2%
Spanish American190.0%
Spanish American Indian70.0%
Sri Lankan4050.3%
Subsaharan African4800.4%
Swedish1,5951.3%
Swiss2800.2%
Syrian790.1%
Thai1220.1%
Tlingit-Haida590.1%
Tohono O'Odham270.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian150.0%
Turkish140.0%
Ukrainian3650.3%
Venezuelan880.1%
Vietnamese520.0%
Welsh9310.7%
West Indian50.0%
Yakama170.0%
Yaqui1340.1%
Yugoslavian510.0%
Yuman490.0%
Yup'ik250.0%
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Immigrants in Cochise County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cochise County came from Latin America (9,299 | 7.4%), Central America (8,978 | 7.1%), Mexico (8,508 | 6.8%), Asia (2,088 | 1.7%), and Europe (1,522 | 1.2%), together accounting for 24.2% of all Cochise County residents.
Immigrants in Cochise County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1360.1%
Argentina300.0%
Asia2,0881.7%
Australia390.0%
Austria140.0%
Bangladesh500.0%
Barbados20.0%
Belgium330.0%
Bolivia10.0%
Brazil60.0%
Bulgaria420.0%
Canada4200.3%
Caribbean1420.1%
Central America8,9787.1%
China1030.1%
Colombia500.0%
Costa Rica130.0%
Cuba530.0%
Czechoslovakia140.0%
Denmark460.0%
Dominican Republic610.1%
Eastern Africa100.0%
Eastern Asia8270.7%
Eastern Europe3330.3%
Ecuador190.0%
El Salvador890.1%
England1610.1%
Ethiopia100.0%
Europe1,5221.2%
France510.0%
Germany6790.5%
Guatemala2790.2%
Guyana130.0%
Haiti170.0%
Honduras430.0%
Hong Kong240.0%
Hungary180.0%
India500.0%
Indonesia80.0%
Iran1980.2%
Iraq10.0%
Italy130.0%
Jamaica90.0%
Japan920.1%
Jordan500.0%
Korea6320.5%
Kuwait290.0%
Laos140.0%
Latin America9,2997.4%
Lebanon340.0%
Mexico8,5086.8%
Middle Africa200.0%
Morocco800.1%
Nepal370.0%
Netherlands450.0%
Nigeria20.0%
Northern Africa950.1%
Northern Europe2920.2%
Oceania700.1%
Panama460.0%
Peru210.0%
Philippines4780.4%
Poland1810.1%
Romania230.0%
Russia240.0%
Scotland30.0%
South Africa50.0%
South America1790.1%
South Central Asia3350.3%
South Eastern Asia8120.6%
Southern Europe750.1%
Spain620.1%
Taiwan70.0%
Thailand220.0%
Ukraine190.0%
Vietnam2890.2%
Western Africa20.0%
Western Asia1140.1%
Western Europe8220.6%
Zaire200.0%
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Sex and Age in Cochise County

Sex and Age in Cochise County

The most populous age groups in Cochise County are 25 to 29 Years (4,386 | 6.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (4,486 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cochise County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,365 (5.2%)3,366 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years4,080 (6.4%)3,458 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years3,623 (5.6%)4,031 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years4,313 (6.7%)3,686 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years4,258 (6.6%)3,113 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years4,386 (6.8%)3,479 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years4,203 (6.5%)3,626 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years4,083 (6.4%)3,142 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years3,623 (5.6%)3,438 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years3,203 (5.0%)2,946 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years3,388 (5.3%)3,357 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years3,449 (5.4%)4,029 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years4,268 (6.7%)4,486 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years4,132 (6.4%)4,093 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years4,029 (6.3%)4,347 (7.1%)
75 to 79 Years2,684 (4.2%)3,066 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,928 (3.0%)1,904 (3.1%)
85 Years and over1,206 (1.9%)1,716 (2.8%)
Total64,221 (100.0%)61,283 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cochise County

Median Family Size in Cochise County

The median family size in Cochise County is 3.10 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5,277 | 17.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,264 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cochise County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple22,930 (75.2%)3.07
Single Male/Father2,264 (7.4%)2.97
Single Female/Mother5,277 (17.3%)3.26
Total Families30,471 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Cochise County

The median household size in Cochise County is 2.41 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,277 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (19,209 | 38.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cochise County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple22,930 (46.2%)3.09
Single Male/Father2,264 (4.6%)3.29
Single Female/Mother5,277 (10.6%)3.48
Non-family19,209 (38.7%)1.18
Total Households49,680 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cochise County

Out of a total of 49,680 households in Cochise County, 30,471 (61.3%) are family households, while 19,209 (38.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 15,314, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 16,773.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cochise County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-16,773 (33.8%)
2-Person Households15,314 (30.8%)1,982 (4.0%)
3-Person Households6,118 (12.3%)318 (0.6%)
4-Person Households4,777 (9.6%)70 (0.1%)
5-Person Households2,503 (5.0%)63 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,070 (2.1%)3 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households689 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total30,471 (61.3%)19,209 (38.7%)

Female Fertility in Cochise County

Fertility by Age in Cochise County

Average fertility rate in Cochise County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cochise County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years18 (1.5%)5.0
20 to 34 years943 (77.9%)92.0
35 to 50 years249 (20.6%)24.0
Total1,210 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cochise County

85.2% of women with births (1,210) in Cochise County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 12.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cochise County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years827 (87.7%)116 (12.3%)
35 to 50 years204 (81.9%)45 (18.1%)
Total1,031 (85.2%)179 (14.8%)

Fertility by Education in Cochise County

Average fertility rate in Cochise County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 84.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cochise County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School189 (15.6%)41.0
High School Diploma209 (17.3%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree459 (37.9%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree222 (18.3%)71.0
Graduate Degree131 (10.8%)84.0
Total1,210 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cochise County

14.8% of women with births in Cochise County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 29.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cochise County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School166 (87.8%)23 (12.2%)
High School Diploma147 (70.3%)62 (29.7%)
College or Associate's Degree373 (81.3%)86 (18.7%)
Bachelor's Degree214 (96.4%)8 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,031 (85.2%)179 (14.8%)

Income in Cochise County

Income Overview in Cochise County

Per Capita Income in Cochise County is $31,423, while median incomes of families and households are $73,643 and $58,421 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income125,504$31,423
Median Family Income30,471$73,643
Mean Family Income30,471$89,546
Median Household Income49,680$58,421
Mean Household Income49,680$75,274
Income Deficit30,471$10,867
Wage / Income Gap (%)125,50430.75%
Wage / Income Gap ($)125,50469.25¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index125,5040.44

Earnings by Sex in Cochise County

Average Earnings in Cochise County are $35,100, $41,360 for men and $28,643 for women, a difference of 30.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Cochise County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male30,817 (56.3%)$41,360
Female23,910 (43.7%)$28,643
Total54,727 (100.0%)$35,100

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cochise County

The most common earnings brackets in Cochise County are $100,000+ for men (4,362 | 14.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,805 | 7.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cochise County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,696 (5.5%)1,494 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999919 (3.0%)1,158 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499875 (2.8%)1,206 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999671 (2.2%)791 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499870 (2.8%)1,180 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999930 (3.0%)1,194 (5.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499788 (2.6%)943 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999644 (2.1%)736 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499539 (1.8%)770 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,163 (3.8%)1,197 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,281 (7.4%)1,805 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,027 (6.6%)1,411 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,450 (4.7%)1,801 (7.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,679 (5.4%)1,157 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,209 (3.9%)942 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,093 (3.5%)1,187 (5.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,465 (8.0%)1,581 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,828 (5.9%)962 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,328 (10.8%)978 (4.1%)
$100,000+4,362 (14.1%)1,417 (5.9%)
Total30,817 (100.0%)23,910 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cochise County

Average earnings in Cochise County are $49,013 for men and $32,522 for women, a difference of 33.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,881, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,243. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,359, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,784.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cochise County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,243$16,784
High School Diploma$33,016$25,894
College or Associate's Degree$51,542$31,996
Bachelor's Degree$66,719$44,271
Graduate Degree$95,881$56,359
Total$49,013$32,522

Family Income in Cochise County

Family Income Brackets in Cochise County

According to the Cochise County family income data, there are 6,186 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 853 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cochise County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0009753.2%
$10,000 to $14,9998532.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4634.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992,3777.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993,71712.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996,18620.3%
$75,000 to $99,9994,35714.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995,51518.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993,35211.0%
$200,000+1,6765.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cochise County

5-person families (2,290 | 7.5%) account for the highest median family income in Cochise County with $88,352 per family, while 2-person families (16,415 | 53.9%) have the highest median income of $35,954 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cochise County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families16,415 (53.9%)$71,908
3-Person Families5,492 (18.0%)$72,143
4-Person Families4,621 (15.2%)$80,872
5-Person Families2,290 (7.5%)$88,352
6-Person Families1,009 (3.3%)$80,508
7+ Person Families644 (2.1%)$64,231
Total30,471 (100.0%)$73,643

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cochise County

The median family income in Cochise County is $73,643, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,154) having the highest median family income of $113,773, while families with no earners (6,980) have the lowest median family income of $53,444, accounting for 7.1% and 22.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cochise County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,980 (22.9%)$53,444
1 Earner11,659 (38.3%)$62,080
2 Earners9,678 (31.8%)$106,735
3+ Earners2,154 (7.1%)$113,773
Total30,471 (100.0%)$73,643

Household Income in Cochise County

Household Income Brackets in Cochise County

With 8,942 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cochise County, accounting for 18.0% of all households. In contrast, only 1,987 households (4.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cochise County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,1806.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,5835.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994,5719.2%
$25,000 to $34,9994,4719.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996,80613.7%
$50,000 to $74,9998,94218.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996,16012.4%
$100,000 to $149,9997,30314.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993,7267.5%
$200,000+1,9874.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cochise County

The median household income in Cochise County is $58,421, with the highest median household income of $71,100 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,978 households (32.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,651, with 1,215 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cochise County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,215 (2.5%)$43,651
25 to 44 Years13,345 (26.9%)$63,750
45 to 64 Years15,978 (32.2%)$71,100
65+ Years19,142 (38.5%)$46,330
Total49,680 (100.0%)$58,421

Poverty in Cochise County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cochise County

With 13.1% poverty level for males and 16.3% for females among the residents of Cochise County, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 525 males (24.1%) and 576 females (25.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cochise County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years756 (22.7%)732 (22.3%)
5 Years134 (15.0%)51 (7.1%)
6 to 11 Years826 (18.6%)985 (22.5%)
12 to 14 Years525 (24.1%)576 (25.8%)
15 Years136 (16.0%)165 (23.0%)
16 and 17 Years211 (14.1%)254 (17.7%)
18 to 24 Years674 (14.7%)682 (15.3%)
25 to 34 Years799 (11.0%)1,451 (20.7%)
35 to 44 Years690 (10.5%)1,004 (15.3%)
45 to 54 Years579 (9.6%)826 (13.2%)
55 to 64 Years998 (13.6%)1,244 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years743 (9.2%)1,050 (12.5%)
75 Years and over608 (10.5%)854 (13.0%)
Total7,679 (13.1%)9,874 (16.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cochise County

According to the poverty statistics in Cochise County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.8% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cochise County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,580 (77.3%)2,557 (77.7%)
5 Years759 (85.0%)668 (92.9%)
6 to 11 Years3,623 (81.4%)3,385 (77.5%)
12 to 14 Years1,652 (75.9%)1,658 (74.2%)
15 Years716 (84.0%)553 (77.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,291 (86.0%)1,184 (82.3%)
18 to 24 Years3,917 (85.3%)3,761 (84.7%)
25 to 34 Years6,456 (89.0%)5,570 (79.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,900 (89.5%)5,576 (84.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,437 (90.4%)5,450 (86.8%)
55 to 64 Years6,360 (86.4%)7,257 (85.4%)
65 to 74 Years7,325 (90.8%)7,352 (87.5%)
75 Years and over5,154 (89.4%)5,694 (87.0%)
Total51,170 (87.0%)50,665 (83.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cochise County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cochise County show that 4.7% or 1,086 of the total 22,930 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 37.6%, comprising of 88 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 453 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cochise County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children14,276 (96.9%)453 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children5,277 (93.2%)384 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children2,145 (93.0%)161 (7.0%)
5 or more Children146 (62.4%)88 (37.6%)
Total21,844 (95.3%)1,086 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cochise County

According to the poverty data in Cochise County, 15.9% or 360 single-father households and 30.3% or 1,601 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (85.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cochise County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children69 (6.3%)203 (11.7%)
1 or 2 Children245 (23.3%)1,059 (38.5%)
3 or 4 Children30 (27.5%)281 (39.4%)
5 or more Children16 (100.0%)58 (85.3%)
Total360 (15.9%)1,601 (30.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cochise County

The poverty data for Cochise County shows that 1,086 of the married-couple family households (4.7%) and 1,961 of the single-parent households (26.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 88 households (37.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 household (88.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cochise County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children453 (3.1%)272 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children384 (6.8%)1,304 (34.3%)
3 or 4 Children161 (7.0%)311 (37.8%)
5 or more Children88 (37.6%)74 (88.1%)
Total1,086 (4.7%)1,961 (26.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Cochise County

Employment by Class of Employer in Cochise County

Among the 46,755 employed individuals in Cochise County, private company employees (23,916 | 51.1%), federal government employees (9,617 | 20.6%), and local government employees (3,420 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cochise County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees23,91651.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,1122.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,0786.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,1766.8%
Local Government Employees3,4207.3%
State Government Employees2,3905.1%
Federal Government Employees9,61720.6%
Unpaid Family Workers460.1%
Total46,755100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cochise County

According to the labor force statistics for Cochise County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (101,985), 50.1% or 51,094 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 3,474 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 78.9% or 6,205 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 725 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cochise County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,382 (37.2%)293 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Years5,071 (68.8%)725 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Years6,205 (78.9%)565 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years5,809 (74.2%)256 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years10,386 (72.7%)841 (8.1%)
45 to 54 Years9,155 (71.0%)394 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years4,412 (59.0%)168 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years3,957 (45.2%)190 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,138 (18.9%)116 (3.7%)
75 Years and over575 (4.6%)16 (2.8%)
Total51,094 (50.1%)3,474 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cochise County

According to labor force statistics for Cochise County, 67.5% of individuals (39,897) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (59,106) are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 2,394 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.1% or 11,784 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.1% or 425 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cochise County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,511 (54.4%)781 (12.1%)
High School Diploma8,907 (59.5%)1,602 (10.7%)
College / Associate Degree15,712 (68.4%)942 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,784 (80.1%)397 (2.7%)
Total39,897 (67.5%)3,546 (6.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cochise County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cochise County are Community & Social Service (5,040 | 11.4%), Management (3,440 | 7.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,211 | 7.3%), Education Instruction & Library (3,166 | 7.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,717 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cochise County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cochise County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (81.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (92.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.4%), and Health Technologists (71.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cochise County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,919 (55.8%)1,521 (44.2%)
Business & Financial780 (44.5%)974 (55.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,622 (81.7%)589 (18.3%)
Computers & Mathematics1,495 (77.1%)445 (22.9%)
Architecture & Engineering907 (92.5%)73 (7.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science220 (75.6%)71 (24.4%)
Community & Social Service 1,728 (34.3%)3,312 (65.7%)
Education, Arts & Media414 (44.5%)516 (55.5%)
Legal Services & Support21 (7.1%)273 (92.9%)
Education Instruction & Library944 (29.8%)2,222 (70.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment349 (53.7%)301 (46.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating724 (26.7%)1,993 (73.4%)
Health Technologists412 (28.1%)1,054 (71.9%)
Total (Category)7,773 (48.1%)8,389 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)23,575 (53.3%)20,625 (46.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cochise County are Security & Protection (3,071 | 7.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (2,808 | 6.4%), Law Enforcement (2,354 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,905 | 4.3%), and Healthcare Support (1,577 | 3.6%).
Services Occupations in Cochise County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cochise County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.9%), Security & Protection (91.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (85.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.1%), Personal Care & Service (70.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cochise County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support329 (20.9%)1,248 (79.1%)
Security & Protection2,796 (91.0%)275 (8.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention610 (85.1%)107 (14.9%)
Law Enforcement2,186 (92.9%)168 (7.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,170 (41.7%)1,638 (58.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,150 (60.4%)755 (39.6%)
Personal Care & Service232 (29.5%)553 (70.5%)
Total (Category)5,677 (55.9%)4,469 (44.1%)
Total (Overall)23,575 (53.3%)20,625 (46.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cochise County are Office & Administration (5,327 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (4,086 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cochise County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cochise County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,631 (39.9%)2,455 (60.1%)
Office & Administration1,214 (22.8%)4,113 (77.2%)
Total (Category)2,845 (30.2%)6,568 (69.8%)
Total (Overall)23,575 (53.3%)20,625 (46.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cochise County are Construction & Extraction (2,380 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,426 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (480 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cochise County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cochise County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry400 (83.3%)80 (16.7%)
Construction & Extraction2,283 (95.9%)97 (4.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,363 (95.6%)63 (4.4%)
Total (Category)4,046 (94.4%)240 (5.6%)
Total (Overall)23,575 (53.3%)20,625 (46.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cochise County are Transportation (1,565 | 3.5%), Production (1,564 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (1,064 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cochise County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cochise County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,174 (75.1%)390 (24.9%)
Transportation1,333 (85.2%)232 (14.8%)
Material Moving727 (68.3%)337 (31.7%)
Total (Category)3,234 (77.1%)959 (22.9%)
Total (Overall)23,575 (53.3%)20,625 (46.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cochise County

Employment Industries in Cochise County

The major employment industries in Cochise County include Public Administration (6,829 | 15.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,639 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (4,776 | 10.8%), Educational Services (3,975 | 9.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,705 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Cochise County

Employment Industries by Sex in Cochise County

The Cochise County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.8%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (81.1%), and Utilities (80.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (77.5%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (77.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cochise County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting822 (81.1%)191 (18.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction279 (77.9%)79 (22.1%)
Construction2,512 (90.8%)255 (9.2%)
Manufacturing1,393 (73.2%)510 (26.8%)
Wholesale Trade325 (77.6%)94 (22.4%)
Retail Trade2,370 (49.6%)2,406 (50.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,477 (77.3%)433 (22.7%)
Utilities433 (80.5%)105 (19.5%)
Information458 (68.6%)210 (31.4%)
Finance & Insurance231 (22.5%)797 (77.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing224 (33.2%)451 (66.8%)
Professional & Scientific2,020 (62.1%)1,233 (37.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support1,081 (51.5%)1,019 (48.5%)
Educational Services1,254 (31.6%)2,721 (68.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,291 (22.9%)4,348 (77.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation398 (64.2%)222 (35.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,276 (34.4%)2,429 (65.6%)
Public Administration4,677 (68.5%)2,152 (31.5%)
Total23,575 (53.3%)20,625 (46.7%)

Education in Cochise County

School Enrollment in Cochise County

The most common levels of schooling among the 28,693 students in Cochise County are high school (6,658 | 23.2%), elementary school (6,132 | 21.4%), and middle school (6,129 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Cochise County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,4285.0%
Kindergarten1,3684.8%
Elementary School6,13221.4%
Middle School6,12921.4%
High School6,65823.2%
College / Undergraduate5,79820.2%
Graduate / Professional1,1804.1%
Total28,693100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cochise County

Out of a total of 28,693 students who are enrolled in schools in Cochise County, 3,529 (12.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 25,164 (87.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 385 (33.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,005 (95.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cochise County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds764 (66.5%)385 (33.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,040 (86.9%)910 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,900 (91.3%)659 (8.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,170 (94.6%)237 (5.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,005 (95.3%)99 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,615 (85.7%)269 (14.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,695 (79.6%)435 (20.4%)
35 Years and over1,963 (78.2%)547 (21.8%)
Total25,164 (87.7%)3,529 (12.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cochise County

Business (4,268 | 17.1%), education (3,518 | 14.1%), arts & humanities (2,326 | 9.3%), science & technology (2,013 | 8.1%), and social sciences (1,593 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 24,962 individuals in Cochise County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cochise County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,4195.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,5526.2%
Physical & Health Sciences8773.5%
Psychology1,4485.8%
Social Sciences1,5936.4%
Engineering1,4045.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies2601.0%
Science & Technology2,0138.1%
Business4,26817.1%
Education3,51814.1%
Literature & Languages1,3075.2%
Liberal Arts & History1,4125.7%
Visual & Performing Arts9914.0%
Communications5742.3%
Arts & Humanities2,3269.3%
Total24,962100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cochise County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cochise County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cochise County are males with 2 vehicles (9,599, accounting for 38.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,279, making up 47.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cochise County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle449 (1.8%)541 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle3,873 (15.7%)4,370 (21.6%)
2 Vehicles9,599 (38.9%)7,279 (36.0%)
3 Vehicles6,512 (26.4%)4,933 (24.4%)
4 Vehicles2,513 (10.2%)1,955 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles1,734 (7.0%)1,165 (5.8%)
Total24,680 (100.0%)20,243 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cochise County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cochise County are 10 to 14 minutes (8,386 commuters, 19.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (7,906 commuters, 18.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (7,198 commuters, 16.9%).
Commute Time in Cochise County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,4385.7%
5 to 9 Minutes7,90618.5%
10 to 14 Minutes8,38619.7%
15 to 19 Minutes7,19816.9%
20 to 24 Minutes4,72611.1%
25 to 29 Minutes1,7284.1%
30 to 34 Minutes2,6436.2%
35 to 39 Minutes9682.3%
40 to 44 Minutes8732.1%
45 to 59 Minutes2,2895.4%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4015.6%
90 or more Minutes1,0762.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Cochise County

The most common commute times in Cochise County are 15 to 19 minutes (4,395 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,225 commuters, 22.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cochise County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,243 (5.2%)1,195 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,995 (16.6%)3,911 (21.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,161 (17.3%)4,225 (22.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,395 (18.3%)2,803 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,739 (11.4%)1,987 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes978 (4.1%)750 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,346 (5.6%)1,297 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes555 (2.3%)413 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes501 (2.1%)372 (2.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,656 (6.9%)633 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,563 (6.5%)838 (4.5%)
90 or more Minutes891 (3.7%)185 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cochise County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cochise County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (2,961, 12.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,045, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cochise County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,961 (12.3%)1,099 (5.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,741 (7.2%)501 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,976 (8.2%)1,225 (6.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,560 (10.7%)1,292 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,279 (9.5%)1,616 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,902 (12.1%)3,017 (16.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,209 (9.2%)3,045 (16.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,971 (8.2%)1,589 (8.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM652 (2.7%)507 (2.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM792 (3.3%)952 (5.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM649 (2.7%)598 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM361 (1.5%)291 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,687 (7.0%)1,863 (10.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,283 (5.3%)1,014 (5.4%)
Total24,023 (100.0%)18,609 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cochise County

Occupancy by Ownership in Cochise County

Of the total 49,680 dwellings in Cochise County, owner-occupied units account for 34,882 (70.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,798 (29.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cochise County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units34,88270.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,79829.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units49,680100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cochise County

Occupancy by Household Size in Cochise County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16,77333.8%
2-Person Household17,29634.8%
3-Person Household6,43613.0%
4+ Person Household9,17518.5%
Total Housing Units49,680100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cochise County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cochise County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household10,465 (62.4%)6,308 (37.6%)
2-Person Household14,173 (81.9%)3,123 (18.1%)
3-Person Household4,093 (63.6%)2,343 (36.4%)
4+ Person Household6,151 (67.0%)3,024 (33.0%)
Total Housing Units34,882 (70.2%)14,798 (29.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cochise County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cochise County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,528 (56.8%)1,924 (43.2%)
High School Diploma7,084 (65.5%)3,727 (34.5%)
College/Associate Degree13,506 (69.2%)6,009 (30.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,764 (78.9%)3,138 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cochise County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cochise County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,77515.7%
35 to 44 Years6,78513.7%
45 to 54 Years6,74013.6%
55 to 64 Years9,23818.6%
65 to 74 Years10,49421.1%
75 to 84 Years6,75613.6%
85 Years and Over1,8923.8%
Total49,680100.0%

Housing Finances in Cochise County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cochise County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cochise County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied34,882 (70.2%)$67,300
Renter-Occupied14,798 (29.8%)$40,744
Average49,680 (100.0%)$58,421

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cochise County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cochise County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000892 (2.6%)944 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999718 (2.1%)621 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,133 (3.3%)1,452 (9.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,192 (3.4%)901 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,429 (4.1%)1,033 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,828 (8.1%)1,619 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,448 (12.8%)2,380 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,637 (19.0%)2,286 (15.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,762 (13.7%)1,389 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,854 (16.8%)1,445 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more4,989 (14.3%)728 (4.9%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)14,798 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cochise County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cochise County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,727 (13.6%)401 (2.7%)
$300 to $4997,638 (21.9%)1,099 (7.4%)
$500 to $7995,331 (15.3%)3,821 (25.8%)
$800 to $9993,182 (9.1%)2,491 (16.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,439 (21.3%)4,134 (27.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,122 (11.8%)1,332 (9.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,607 (4.6%)186 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999559 (1.6%)45 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more277 (0.8%)17 (0.1%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)14,798 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cochise County

Housing Structures in Cochise County

Housing Structures in Cochise County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33,43967.3%
Single Unit, Attached1,4783.0%
2 Unit Apartments3110.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9371.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,1152.2%
10 or more Apartments3,2546.6%
Mobile Home / Other9,14618.4%
Total49,680100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cochise County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cochise County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached27,315 (81.7%)6,124 (18.3%)
Single Unit, Attached588 (39.8%)890 (60.2%)
2 Unit Apartments58 (18.6%)253 (81.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments65 (6.9%)872 (93.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8 (0.7%)1,107 (99.3%)
10 or more Apartments62 (1.9%)3,192 (98.1%)
Mobile Home / Other6,786 (74.2%)2,360 (25.8%)
Total34,882 (70.2%)14,798 (29.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cochise County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cochise County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room245 (0.7%)790 (5.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,459 (4.2%)2,963 (20.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,218 (32.2%)6,471 (43.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms14,365 (41.2%)3,545 (24.0%)
8 or more Rooms7,595 (21.8%)1,029 (7.0%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)14,798 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cochise County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cochise County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas19,221 (55.1%)6,489 (43.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,135 (14.7%)773 (5.2%)
Electricity9,204 (26.4%)7,168 (48.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)6 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,247 (3.6%)181 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used75 (0.2%)181 (1.2%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)14,798 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cochise County

Household Vehicle Usage in Cochise County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle908 (2.6%)2,048 (13.8%)
1 Vehicle8,681 (24.9%)6,732 (45.5%)
2 Vehicles13,673 (39.2%)4,240 (28.6%)
3 or more Vehicles11,620 (33.3%)1,778 (12.0%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)14,798 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cochise County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cochise County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units16,63918,243
Median Property Value$157,600$202,500
Median Household Income$52,043$3,493
Monthly Housing Costs$388$203
Real Estate Taxes$1,242$558

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cochise County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cochise County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,653 (15.9%)471 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,498 (15.0%)1,662 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9998,664 (52.1%)11,976 (65.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,731 (10.4%)3,502 (19.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999837 (5.0%)432 (2.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999144 (0.9%)127 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more112 (0.7%)73 (0.4%)
Total16,639 (100.0%)18,243 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cochise County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cochise County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,300 (7.8%)117 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,702 (16.2%)310 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,810 (10.9%)1,052 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,277 (13.7%)1,018 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,329 (20.0%)2,171 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,708 (10.3%)3,308 (18.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,017 (12.1%)3,054 (16.7%)
$150,000 or more1,496 (9.0%)3,837 (21.0%)
Total16,639 (100.0%)18,243 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cochise County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cochise County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,879 (35.3%)84,970 (465.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,087 (18.5%)7,077 (38.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,594 (9.6%)4,518 (24.8%)
4.0x or more5,742 (34.5%)2,703 (14.8%)
Total16,639 (100.0%)18,243 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cochise County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cochise County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,360 (26.2%)131 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4995,395 (32.4%)2,881 (15.8%)
$800 to $1,4995,742 (34.5%)7,411 (40.6%)
Total16,639 (100.0%)18,243 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cochise County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cochise County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cochise County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,100 (96.3%)313 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years18,293 (92.3%)1,518 (7.7%)
19 to 25 Years7,081 (82.1%)1,548 (17.9%)
26 to 34 Years9,898 (84.5%)1,819 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years11,586 (92.1%)996 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years11,032 (91.1%)1,073 (8.9%)
55 to 64 Years14,258 (90.1%)1,569 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years16,382 (99.5%)88 (0.5%)
75 Years and older12,189 (99.0%)121 (1.0%)
Total108,819 (92.3%)9,045 (7.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cochise County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cochise County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,100 (96.3%)313 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18,293 (92.3%)1,518 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,081 (82.1%)1,548 (17.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cochise County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cochise County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00015,522 (89.8%)1,771 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99922,236 (90.1%)2,455 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99918,774 (90.3%)2,015 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,056 (94.7%)908 (5.3%)
$100,000 and over35,839 (95.1%)1,853 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cochise County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cochise County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,795 (45.1%)4,813 (57.2%)
6 to 18 Years8,555 (43.2%)10,904 (55.0%)
19 to 25 Years3,051 (35.4%)4,380 (50.8%)
25 to 34 Years4,176 (35.6%)6,756 (57.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,701 (37.4%)7,989 (63.5%)
45 to 54 Years4,077 (33.7%)8,489 (70.1%)
55 to 64 Years6,000 (37.9%)10,642 (67.2%)
65 to 74 Years15,885 (96.5%)10,863 (66.0%)
75 Years and over12,012 (97.6%)7,809 (63.4%)
Total62,252 (52.8%)72,645 (61.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cochise County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cochise County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years70 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years929 (9.2%)568 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,056 (9.7%)755 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,772 (19.6%)3,752 (17.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,405 (29.8%)2,331 (27.7%)
75 Years and over2,613 (45.4%)2,865 (43.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cochise County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cochise County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years70 (0.7%)48 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years191 (1.8%)132 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,239 (6.5%)394 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,170 (14.5%)751 (8.9%)
75 Years and over1,786 (31.0%)1,168 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cochise County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years78 (0.8%)67 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years127 (1.2%)86 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years491 (2.6%)686 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years346 (4.3%)369 (4.4%)
75 Years and over367 (6.4%)510 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cochise County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years796 (7.9%)406 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years492 (4.5%)463 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,384 (7.2%)1,504 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years434 (5.4%)416 (5.0%)
75 Years and over400 (6.9%)797 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cochise County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years62 (0.6%)161 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years164 (1.5%)138 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,766 (9.2%)2,028 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,288 (16.0%)1,634 (19.5%)
75 Years and over1,536 (26.7%)1,945 (29.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cochise County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years144 (1.4%)122 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years85 (0.8%)110 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years495 (2.6%)680 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years423 (5.2%)378 (4.5%)
75 Years and over578 (10.0%)843 (12.9%)

Technology Access in Cochise County

Computing Device Access in Cochise County

Computing Device Access in Cochise County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop39,35079.2%
Smartphone41,88384.3%
Tablet30,05260.5%
No Computing Device3,7297.5%
Total49,680100.0%

Internet Access in Cochise County

Internet Access in Cochise County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1150.2%
Broadband Home33,61367.7%
Cellular Data Only4,4529.0%
Satellite Internet5,59411.3%
No Internet7,32514.7%
Total49,680100.0%

Cochise County Summary

Cochise County is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, and is bordered by New Mexico to the east, Mexico to the south, and Pima and Santa Cruz counties to the west. The county is named after the famous Apache leader, Cochise, who led his people in a series of battles against the United States Army in the late 1800s. The county covers an area of 6,219 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in Arizona.

Geography

Cochise County is located in the Basin and Range Province of the southwestern United States. The county is characterized by a series of mountain ranges, including the Chiricahua, Dragoon, Huachuca, and Mule Mountains. The county is also home to the San Pedro River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is home to several national parks and monuments, including Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site.
The county has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F, and the average annual precipitation is 13.5 inches.

Economy

Cochise County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including Raytheon Missile Systems, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, and the University of Arizona South.
Agriculture is an important part of the county’s economy, with cattle, cotton, and hay being the primary crops. The county is also home to several wineries, and is a popular destination for wine tourism.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county’s economy, with several large companies located in the county, including General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon.
The county is also home to several military bases, including Fort Huachuca, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and the Sierra Vista Army Airfield.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cochise County was 131,346, making it the fourth most populous county in Arizona. The population is predominantly white (77.3%), with a significant Hispanic population (20.2%). The median household income is $45,845, and the median home value is $142,400.
The county is home to several Native American tribes, including the Chiricahua Apache, the Tohono O’odham, and the Pascua Yaqui.

Conclusion

Cochise County is a large and diverse county located in the southeastern corner of Arizona. The county is home to a variety of industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is also home to several national parks and monuments, and is a popular destination for wine tourism. The population of the county is predominantly white, with a significant Hispanic population. The median household income is $45,845, and the median home value is $142,400.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cochise County?
Total Population of Cochise County is 125,504.
What is the Total Male Population of Cochise County?
Total Male Population of Cochise County is 64,221.
What is the Total Female Population of Cochise County?
Total Female Population of Cochise County is 61,283.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cochise County?
There are 104.79 Males per 100 Females in Cochise County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cochise County?
There are 95.43 Females per 100 Males in Cochise County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cochise County?
Median Population Age in Cochise County is 41.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cochise County
Average Family Size in Cochise County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cochise County
Average Household Size in Cochise County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cochise County?
Per Capita income in Cochise County is $31,423.
What is the Median Family Income in Cochise County?
Median Family Income in Cochise County is $73,643.
What is the Median Household income in Cochise County?
Median Household Income in Cochise County is $58,421.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cochise County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cochise County is 30.7%.
Women in Cochise County earn 69.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cochise County?
Family Income Deficit in Cochise County is $10,867.
Families that are below poverty line in Cochise County earn $10,867 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cochise County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cochise County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cochise County?
There are 51,094 People in the Labor Forcein in Cochise County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cochise County?
50.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Cochise County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cochise County?
Unemployment Rate in Cochise County is 6.8%.