Safford, AZ

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Safford Overview

10,112
TOTAL POPULATION
5,127
MALE POPULATION
4,985
FEMALE POPULATION
102.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,970
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,443
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,860
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,831
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Safford Zip Codes

Safford Area Codes

Race in Safford

The most populous races in Safford are White / Caucasian (7,456 | 73.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5,182 | 51.2%), and Two or more Races (1,554 | 15.4%).
Race in Safford
Race# Population% Population
Asian1101.1%
Black / African American2472.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5,18251.2%
Native / Alaskan540.5%
White / Caucasian7,45673.7%
Two or more Races1,55415.4%
Some other Race6916.8%
Total10,112100.0%

Ancestry in Safford

The most populous ancestries reported in Safford are Mexican (4,950 | 48.9%), German (786 | 7.8%), English (564 | 5.6%), Irish (468 | 4.6%), and Canadian (244 | 2.4%), together accounting for 69.3% of all Safford residents.
Ancestry in Safford
Ancestry# Population% Population
African210.2%
American1121.1%
Apache550.5%
Austrian110.1%
Bhutanese90.1%
Blackfeet100.1%
British780.8%
Burmese210.2%
Canadian2442.4%
Central American Indian190.2%
Cherokee210.2%
Croatian170.2%
Czech120.1%
Danish1451.4%
Dutch450.4%
Dutch West Indian430.4%
English5645.6%
European1661.6%
French830.8%
German7867.8%
Irish4684.6%
Italian2222.2%
Korean1721.7%
Mexican4,95048.9%
Mexican American Indian190.2%
Northern European400.4%
Norwegian430.4%
Polish930.9%
Puerto Rican560.5%
Russian20.0%
Scandinavian1101.1%
Scotch-Irish380.4%
Scottish1851.8%
Slovak50.1%
South African500.5%
Spaniard400.4%
Subsaharan African710.7%
Swedish400.4%
Ukrainian830.8%
Welsh740.7%
Yaqui90.1%
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Immigrants in Safford

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Safford came from Central America (97 | 1.0%), Latin America (97 | 1.0%), Mexico (97 | 1.0%), Asia (90 | 0.9%), and South Eastern Asia (90 | 0.9%), together accounting for 4.7% of all Safford residents.
Immigrants in Safford
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa280.3%
Asia900.9%
Central America971.0%
Europe90.1%
Indonesia30.0%
Latin America971.0%
Mexico971.0%
Northern Europe90.1%
Philippines870.9%
South Africa280.3%
South Eastern Asia900.9%
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Sex and Age in Safford

Sex and Age in Safford

The most populous age groups in Safford are 20 to 24 Years (723 | 14.1%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (442 | 8.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Safford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years442 (8.6%)299 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years388 (7.6%)330 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years429 (8.4%)422 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Years250 (4.9%)238 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years723 (14.1%)442 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Years448 (8.7%)341 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years409 (8.0%)416 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Years268 (5.2%)356 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years293 (5.7%)249 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years309 (6.0%)256 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years231 (4.5%)262 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years119 (2.3%)272 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years204 (4.0%)201 (4.0%)
65 to 69 Years138 (2.7%)137 (2.8%)
70 to 74 Years181 (3.5%)284 (5.7%)
75 to 79 Years137 (2.7%)223 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years68 (1.3%)182 (3.6%)
85 Years and over90 (1.8%)75 (1.5%)
Total5,127 (100.0%)4,985 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Safford

Median Family Size in Safford

The median family size in Safford is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,591 | 62.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (354 | 13.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.91 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Safford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,591 (62.6%)3.44
Single Male/Father354 (13.9%)2.91
Single Female/Mother596 (23.5%)2.93
Total Families2,541 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Safford

The median household size in Safford is 2.84 persons per household, with single male/father households (354 | 10.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.66 persons per household. non-family households (961 | 27.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Safford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,591 (45.4%)3.46
Single Male/Father354 (10.1%)3.66
Single Female/Mother596 (17.0%)3.18
Non-family961 (27.4%)1.28
Total Households3,502 (100.0%)2.84

Household Size by Marriage Status in Safford

Out of a total of 3,502 households in Safford, 2,541 (72.6%) are family households, while 961 (27.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 826, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 773.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Safford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-773 (22.1%)
2-Person Households826 (23.6%)157 (4.5%)
3-Person Households788 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households545 (15.6%)31 (0.9%)
5-Person Households193 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households161 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households28 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,541 (72.6%)961 (27.4%)

Female Fertility in Safford

Fertility by Age in Safford

Average fertility rate in Safford is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Safford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years14 (9.3%)59.0
20 to 34 years130 (86.7%)108.0
35 to 50 years6 (4.0%)6.0
Total150 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Safford

70.7% of women with births (150) in Safford 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 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Safford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years100 (76.9%)30 (23.1%)
35 to 50 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total106 (70.7%)44 (29.3%)

Fertility by Education in Safford

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Safford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School22 (14.7%)52.0
High School Diploma38 (25.3%)70.0
College or Associate's Degree90 (60.0%)90.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total150 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Safford

29.3% of women with births in Safford are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 87.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Safford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
High School Diploma27 (71.1%)11 (28.9%)
College or Associate's Degree79 (87.8%)11 (12.2%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total106 (70.7%)44 (29.3%)

Income in Safford

Income Overview in Safford

Per Capita Income in Safford is $26,970, while median incomes of families and households are $72,443 and $64,860 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,112$26,970
Median Family Income2,541$72,443
Mean Family Income2,541$81,613
Median Household Income3,502$64,860
Mean Household Income3,502$73,736
Income Deficit2,541$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,11237.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,11262.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,1120.40

Earnings by Sex in Safford

Average Earnings in Safford are $36,284, $46,533 for men and $29,108 for women, a difference of 37.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Safford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,714 (54.2%)$46,533
Female2,292 (45.8%)$29,108
Total5,006 (100.0%)$36,284

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Safford

The most common earnings brackets in Safford are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (450 | 16.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (280 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Safford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less81 (3.0%)231 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99970 (2.6%)50 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49933 (1.2%)111 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999131 (4.8%)77 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49941 (1.5%)80 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99956 (2.1%)147 (6.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49985 (3.1%)39 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99989 (3.3%)84 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49970 (2.6%)72 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99910 (0.4%)46 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999181 (6.7%)280 (12.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999154 (5.7%)228 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99994 (3.5%)90 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999197 (7.3%)79 (3.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999177 (6.5%)54 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99959 (2.2%)102 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999243 (8.9%)247 (10.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999450 (16.6%)176 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999303 (11.2%)32 (1.4%)
$100,000+190 (7.0%)67 (2.9%)
Total2,714 (100.0%)2,292 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Safford

Average earnings in Safford are $57,659 for men and $30,407 for women, a difference of 47.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,398, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,604. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,250, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $29,653.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Safford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$63,555$29,653
High School Diploma$32,604$0
College or Associate's Degree$65,398$31,141
Bachelor's Degree$65,227$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$57,659$30,407

Family Income in Safford

Family Income Brackets in Safford

According to the Safford family income data, there are 521 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 71 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Safford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000712.8%
$10,000 to $14,999742.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991967.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992299.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992168.5%
$50,000 to $74,99952120.5%
$75,000 to $99,99948319.0%
$100,000 to $149,99944017.3%
$150,000 to $199,9992088.2%
$200,000+1074.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Safford

6-person families (111 | 4.4%) account for the highest median family income in Safford with $104,088 per family, while 2-person families (976 | 38.4%) have the highest median income of $29,613 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Safford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families976 (38.4%)$59,226
3-Person Families751 (29.6%)$63,777
4-Person Families518 (20.4%)$79,688
5-Person Families157 (6.2%)$93,520
6-Person Families111 (4.4%)$104,088
7+ Person Families28 (1.1%)$91,042
Total2,541 (100.0%)$72,443

Family Income by Number of Earners in Safford

The median family income in Safford is $72,443, with families comprising 3+ earners (231) having the highest median family income of $119,097, while families with no earners (448) have the lowest median family income of $30,236, accounting for 9.1% and 17.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Safford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners448 (17.6%)$30,236
1 Earner740 (29.1%)$56,228
2 Earners1,122 (44.2%)$91,354
3+ Earners231 (9.1%)$119,097
Total2,541 (100.0%)$72,443

Household Income in Safford

Household Income Brackets in Safford

With 732 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Safford, accounting for 20.9% of all households. In contrast, only 112 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Safford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002356.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991123.2%
$15,000 to $24,9993088.8%
$25,000 to $34,9993199.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993199.1%
$50,000 to $74,99973220.9%
$75,000 to $99,99966218.9%
$100,000 to $149,99948313.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992216.3%
$200,000+1123.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Safford

The median household income in Safford is $64,860, with the highest median household income of $88,306 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 966 households (27.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,941, with 837 households (23.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Safford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years368 (10.5%)$55,893
25 to 44 Years1,331 (38.0%)$75,401
45 to 64 Years966 (27.6%)$88,306
65+ Years837 (23.9%)$46,941
Total3,502 (100.0%)$64,860

Poverty in Safford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Safford

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 17.5% for females among the residents of Safford, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 54 males (41.9%) and 215 females (40.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Safford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years86 (20.3%)35 (11.7%)
5 Years54 (41.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years64 (15.0%)61 (13.2%)
12 to 14 Years30 (13.1%)3 (1.2%)
15 Years8 (24.2%)12 (31.6%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (12.6%)
18 to 24 Years57 (6.6%)215 (40.0%)
25 to 34 Years21 (2.5%)183 (24.2%)
35 to 44 Years114 (20.5%)46 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years67 (12.5%)82 (15.9%)
55 to 64 Years41 (13.0%)71 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (8.8%)11 (3.3%)
75 Years and over21 (7.1%)120 (26.8%)
Total590 (11.7%)852 (17.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Safford

According to the poverty statistics in Safford, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Safford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years338 (79.7%)264 (88.3%)
5 Years75 (58.1%)42 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years363 (85.0%)401 (86.8%)
12 to 14 Years199 (86.9%)245 (98.8%)
15 Years25 (75.8%)26 (68.4%)
16 and 17 Years65 (100.0%)90 (87.4%)
18 to 24 Years813 (93.4%)323 (60.0%)
25 to 34 Years830 (97.5%)572 (75.8%)
35 to 44 Years443 (79.5%)559 (92.4%)
45 to 54 Years469 (87.5%)433 (84.1%)
55 to 64 Years274 (87.0%)402 (85.0%)
65 to 74 Years281 (91.2%)327 (96.8%)
75 Years and over274 (92.9%)328 (73.2%)
Total4,449 (88.3%)4,012 (82.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Safford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Safford show that 1.7% or 27 of the total 1,591 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 10.7%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Safford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children919 (99.1%)8 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children427 (96.4%)16 (3.6%)
3 or 4 Children193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children25 (89.3%)3 (10.7%)
Total1,564 (98.3%)27 (1.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Safford

According to the poverty data in Safford, 4.8% or 17 single-father households and 44.6% or 266 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (7.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 households (53.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Safford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children6 (3.7%)74 (35.7%)
1 or 2 Children11 (7.0%)124 (47.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)68 (53.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (4.8%)266 (44.6%)

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

The poverty data for Safford shows that 27 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 283 of the single-parent households (29.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (10.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 household (41.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Safford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (0.9%)80 (21.8%)
1 or 2 Children16 (3.6%)135 (32.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)68 (41.2%)
5 or more Children3 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (1.7%)283 (29.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Safford

Employment by Class of Employer in Safford

Among the 4,523 employed individuals in Safford, private company employees (3,303 | 73.0%), state government employees (261 | 5.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (247 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Safford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,30373.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)561.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2475.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations2305.1%
Local Government Employees2365.2%
State Government Employees2615.8%
Federal Government Employees992.2%
Unpaid Family Workers912.0%
Total4,523100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Safford

According to the labor force statistics for Safford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,730), 62.5% or 4,831 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 251 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 85.7% or 907 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.3% or 33 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Safford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years180 (43.3%)33 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Years969 (83.2%)91 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years623 (79.0%)26 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years612 (74.2%)49 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years928 (79.6%)23 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years907 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years201 (51.4%)20 (10.0%)
60 to 64 Years260 (64.2%)8 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years90 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over58 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,831 (62.5%)251 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Safford

According to labor force statistics for Safford, 76.2% of individuals (3,531) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,634) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 127 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 82.1% or 979 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.7% or 50 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Safford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School349 (59.7%)12 (2.0%)
High School Diploma979 (82.1%)15 (1.3%)
College / Associate Degree1,554 (76.2%)73 (3.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher649 (79.3%)63 (7.7%)
Total3,531 (76.2%)167 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Safford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Safford are Management (356 | 7.8%), Community & Social Service (344 | 7.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (339 | 7.4%), Business & Financial (252 | 5.5%), and Architecture & Engineering (195 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Safford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Safford, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (79.9%), Business & Financial (71.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (70.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Safford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management173 (48.6%)183 (51.4%)
Business & Financial73 (29.0%)179 (71.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science260 (76.7%)79 (23.3%)
Computers & Mathematics32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science33 (29.5%)79 (70.5%)
Community & Social Service 115 (33.4%)229 (66.6%)
Education, Arts & Media67 (50.4%)66 (49.6%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library32 (20.1%)127 (79.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment16 (30.8%)36 (69.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating103 (71.5%)41 (28.5%)
Health Technologists20 (32.8%)41 (67.2%)
Total (Category)724 (50.4%)711 (49.5%)
Total (Overall)2,484 (54.3%)2,094 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Safford are Food Preparation & Serving (229 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (184 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (140 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (126 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (84 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Safford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Safford, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (83.3%), and Law Enforcement (75.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (83.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (71.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Safford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)126 (100.0%)
Security & Protection70 (83.3%)14 (16.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement43 (75.4%)14 (24.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving66 (28.8%)163 (71.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance60 (32.6%)124 (67.4%)
Personal Care & Service23 (16.4%)117 (83.6%)
Total (Category)219 (28.7%)544 (71.3%)
Total (Overall)2,484 (54.3%)2,094 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Safford are Office & Administration (658 | 14.4%), and Sales & Related (205 | 4.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Safford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Safford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related161 (78.5%)44 (21.5%)
Office & Administration186 (28.3%)472 (71.7%)
Total (Category)347 (40.2%)516 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)2,484 (54.3%)2,094 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Safford are Construction & Extraction (626 | 13.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (246 | 5.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (43 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Safford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Safford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (23.3%)33 (76.7%)
Construction & Extraction579 (92.5%)47 (7.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair186 (75.6%)60 (24.4%)
Total (Category)775 (84.7%)140 (15.3%)
Total (Overall)2,484 (54.3%)2,094 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Safford are Material Moving (272 | 5.9%), Production (200 | 4.4%), and Transportation (130 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Safford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Safford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production155 (77.5%)45 (22.5%)
Transportation94 (72.3%)36 (27.7%)
Material Moving170 (62.5%)102 (37.5%)
Total (Category)419 (69.6%)183 (30.4%)
Total (Overall)2,484 (54.3%)2,094 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Safford

Employment Industries in Safford

The major employment industries in Safford include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (569 | 12.4%), Construction (489 | 10.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (471 | 10.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (410 | 9.0%), and Retail Trade (405 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Safford

Employment Industries by Sex in Safford

The Safford industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (91.6%), and Professional & Scientific (84.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (85.3%), and Information (82.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Safford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting27 (30.0%)63 (70.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction420 (73.8%)149 (26.2%)
Construction448 (91.6%)41 (8.4%)
Manufacturing137 (76.5%)42 (23.5%)
Wholesale Trade98 (82.4%)21 (17.6%)
Retail Trade179 (44.2%)226 (55.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing59 (39.6%)90 (60.4%)
Utilities97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information7 (17.5%)33 (82.5%)
Finance & Insurance36 (14.7%)208 (85.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific145 (84.3%)27 (15.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support135 (38.9%)212 (61.1%)
Educational Services119 (41.7%)166 (58.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance174 (36.9%)297 (63.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services173 (42.2%)237 (57.8%)
Public Administration169 (57.9%)123 (42.1%)
Total2,484 (54.3%)2,094 (45.7%)

Education in Safford

School Enrollment in Safford

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,726 students in Safford are middle school (731 | 26.8%), college / undergraduate (707 | 25.9%), and elementary school (520 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Safford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1826.7%
Kindergarten1816.6%
Elementary School52019.1%
Middle School73126.8%
High School38114.0%
College / Undergraduate70725.9%
Graduate / Professional240.9%
Total2,726100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Safford

Out of a total of 2,726 students who are enrolled in schools in Safford, 172 (6.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,554 (93.7%) 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 31 (23.3% 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 153 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Safford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds102 (76.7%)31 (23.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old644 (93.2%)47 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds757 (91.5%)70 (8.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds239 (99.6%)1 (0.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds354 (93.9%)23 (6.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,554 (93.7%)172 (6.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Safford

Education (232 | 19.6%), social sciences (204 | 17.2%), science & technology (137 | 11.6%), engineering (115 | 9.7%), and business (114 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,185 individuals in Safford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Safford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics70.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural847.1%
Physical & Health Sciences312.6%
Psychology131.1%
Social Sciences20417.2%
Engineering1159.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies544.6%
Science & Technology13711.6%
Business1149.6%
Education23219.6%
Literature & Languages504.2%
Liberal Arts & History524.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications544.6%
Arts & Humanities383.2%
Total1,185100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Safford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Safford

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Safford are males with 2 vehicles (1,008, accounting for 40.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (571, making up 49.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Safford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle51 (2.1%)66 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle61 (2.5%)470 (22.9%)
2 Vehicles1,008 (40.9%)571 (27.8%)
3 Vehicles983 (39.9%)616 (30.0%)
4 Vehicles223 (9.0%)196 (9.5%)
5 or more Vehicles141 (5.7%)136 (6.6%)
Total2,467 (100.0%)2,055 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Safford

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Safford are 5 to 9 minutes (1,532 commuters, 34.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (778 commuters, 17.5%), and 60 to 89 minutes (590 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Safford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1713.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1,53234.4%
10 to 14 Minutes3798.5%
15 to 19 Minutes77817.5%
20 to 24 Minutes3698.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1292.9%
30 to 34 Minutes571.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1102.5%
45 to 59 Minutes2706.1%
60 to 89 Minutes59013.3%
90 or more Minutes671.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Safford

The most common commute times in Safford are 5 to 9 minutes (573 commuters, 23.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (959 commuters, 47.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Safford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes74 (3.1%)97 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes573 (23.8%)959 (47.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes96 (4.0%)283 (13.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes447 (18.5%)331 (16.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes189 (7.8%)180 (8.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes129 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes36 (1.5%)21 (1.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes97 (4.0%)13 (0.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes167 (6.9%)103 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes558 (23.1%)32 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes46 (1.9%)21 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Safford

The most frequent times of departure to work in Safford are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (818, 33.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (484, 23.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Safford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM818 (33.9%)164 (8.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM142 (5.9%)42 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM342 (14.2%)190 (9.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM248 (10.3%)65 (3.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM76 (3.2%)217 (10.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM99 (4.1%)160 (7.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM265 (11.0%)484 (23.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM43 (1.8%)304 (14.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM95 (3.9%)80 (3.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM76 (3.2%)103 (5.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7 (0.3%)65 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM38 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM77 (3.2%)119 (5.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM86 (3.6%)47 (2.3%)
Total2,412 (100.0%)2,040 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Safford

Occupancy by Ownership in Safford

Of the total 3,502 dwellings in Safford, owner-occupied units account for 2,620 (74.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 882 (25.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Safford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,62074.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units88225.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,502100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Safford

Occupancy by Household Size in Safford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household77322.1%
2-Person Household98328.1%
3-Person Household78822.5%
4+ Person Household95827.4%
Total Housing Units3,502100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Safford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Safford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household443 (57.3%)330 (42.7%)
2-Person Household705 (71.7%)278 (28.3%)
3-Person Household730 (92.6%)58 (7.4%)
4+ Person Household742 (77.4%)216 (22.6%)
Total Housing Units2,620 (74.8%)882 (25.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Safford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Safford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School331 (65.3%)176 (34.7%)
High School Diploma609 (71.7%)241 (28.3%)
College/Associate Degree1,135 (76.0%)358 (24.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher545 (83.6%)107 (16.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Safford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Safford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,23835.3%
35 to 44 Years46113.2%
45 to 54 Years51914.8%
55 to 64 Years44712.8%
65 to 74 Years40411.5%
75 to 84 Years3359.6%
85 Years and Over982.8%
Total3,502100.0%

Housing Finances in Safford

Median Income by Occupancy in Safford

Median Income by Occupancy in Safford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,620 (74.8%)$75,214
Renter-Occupied882 (25.2%)$55,227
Average3,502 (100.0%)$64,860

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Safford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Safford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00051 (1.9%)116 (13.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99929 (1.1%)37 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99978 (3.0%)35 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99980 (3.0%)132 (15.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99944 (1.7%)53 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999287 (11.0%)31 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999284 (10.8%)35 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999447 (17.1%)285 (32.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999581 (22.2%)80 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999416 (15.9%)69 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more323 (12.3%)9 (1.0%)
Total2,620 (100.0%)882 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Safford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Safford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300136 (5.2%)7 (0.8%)
$300 to $499351 (13.4%)44 (5.0%)
$500 to $799215 (8.2%)286 (32.4%)
$800 to $999209 (8.0%)206 (23.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,128 (43.0%)126 (14.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999406 (15.5%)125 (14.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499117 (4.5%)20 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99958 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,620 (100.0%)882 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Safford

Housing Structures in Safford

Housing Structures in Safford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,80980.2%
Single Unit, Attached431.2%
2 Unit Apartments451.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments551.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments511.5%
10 or more Apartments1213.5%
Mobile Home / Other37810.8%
Total3,502100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Safford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Safford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,314 (82.4%)495 (17.6%)
Single Unit, Attached35 (81.4%)8 (18.6%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5 (9.1%)50 (90.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other266 (70.4%)112 (29.6%)
Total2,620 (74.8%)882 (25.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Safford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Safford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room14 (0.5%)61 (6.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms184 (7.0%)222 (25.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms686 (26.2%)296 (33.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,241 (47.4%)245 (27.8%)
8 or more Rooms495 (18.9%)58 (6.6%)
Total2,620 (100.0%)882 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Safford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Safford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,545 (59.0%)442 (50.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas24 (0.9%)50 (5.7%)
Electricity1,043 (39.8%)390 (44.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,620 (100.0%)882 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Safford

Household Vehicle Usage in Safford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle94 (3.6%)65 (7.4%)
1 Vehicle469 (17.9%)348 (39.5%)
2 Vehicles1,021 (39.0%)367 (41.6%)
3 or more Vehicles1,036 (39.5%)102 (11.6%)
Total2,620 (100.0%)882 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Safford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Safford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6481,972
Median Property Value$111,000$188,600
Median Household Income$54,231$293
Monthly Housing Costs$401$0
Real Estate Taxes$685$48

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Safford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Safford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000162 (25.0%)112 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999122 (18.8%)37 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999330 (50.9%)1,558 (79.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99924 (3.7%)237 (12.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99910 (1.5%)28 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total648 (100.0%)1,972 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Safford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Safford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00031 (4.8%)16 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99956 (8.6%)49 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999135 (20.8%)146 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99956 (8.6%)152 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999158 (24.4%)228 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999144 (22.2%)289 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99938 (5.9%)437 (22.2%)
$150,000 or more30 (4.6%)378 (19.2%)
Total648 (100.0%)1,972 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Safford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Safford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x282 (43.5%)78,364 (3,973.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x142 (21.9%)704 (35.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x102 (15.7%)572 (29.0%)
4.0x or more104 (16.1%)223 (11.3%)
Total648 (100.0%)1,972 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Safford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Safford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800323 (49.8%)27 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,499160 (24.7%)515 (26.1%)
$800 to $1,499101 (15.6%)1,098 (55.7%)
Total648 (100.0%)1,972 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Safford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Safford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Safford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years912 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,772 (97.7%)41 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,222 (90.5%)128 (9.5%)
26 to 34 Years1,226 (82.6%)258 (17.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,021 (87.9%)141 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,013 (96.4%)38 (3.6%)
55 to 64 Years734 (93.1%)54 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years646 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older743 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,289 (93.4%)660 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Safford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Safford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born912 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,772 (97.7%)41 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,222 (90.5%)128 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Safford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Safford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,168 (98.2%)22 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,210 (87.3%)176 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,966 (93.8%)131 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,219 (92.6%)176 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over2,706 (94.6%)155 (5.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Safford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Safford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6497 (54.5%)566 (62.1%)
6 to 18 Years854 (47.1%)1,052 (58.0%)
19 to 25 Years419 (31.0%)911 (67.5%)
25 to 34 Years372 (25.1%)918 (61.9%)
35 to 44 Years433 (37.3%)669 (57.6%)
45 to 54 Years148 (14.1%)885 (84.2%)
55 to 64 Years169 (21.4%)611 (77.5%)
65 to 74 Years636 (98.5%)401 (62.1%)
75 Years and over743 (100.0%)432 (58.1%)
Total4,271 (42.9%)6,445 (64.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Safford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Safford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years104 (11.4%)93 (10.4%)
18 to 34 Years28 (1.6%)110 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years118 (8.4%)183 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years74 (24.0%)107 (31.7%)
75 Years and over142 (48.1%)286 (63.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Safford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Safford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (1.6%)57 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years55 (17.9%)65 (19.2%)
75 Years and over84 (28.5%)104 (23.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Safford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)84 (9.4%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.4%)5 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years14 (1.0%)61 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.6%)
75 Years and over42 (14.2%)36 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Safford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years104 (11.4%)84 (9.4%)
18 to 34 Years28 (1.6%)105 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years40 (2.8%)78 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years14 (4.5%)51 (15.1%)
75 Years and over36 (12.2%)132 (29.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Safford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (4.8%)89 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years49 (15.9%)54 (16.0%)
75 Years and over67 (22.7%)208 (46.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Safford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years78 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years40 (2.8%)74 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years28 (9.1%)32 (9.5%)
75 Years and over5 (1.7%)47 (10.5%)

Technology Access in Safford

Computing Device Access in Safford

Computing Device Access in Safford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,28765.3%
Smartphone3,07787.9%
Tablet1,87253.5%
No Computing Device2828.1%
Total3,502100.0%

Internet Access in Safford

Internet Access in Safford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,20863.0%
Cellular Data Only47713.6%
Satellite Internet37610.7%
No Internet63218.0%
Total3,502100.0%

Safford Summary

Safford is a city located in Graham County, Arizona. It is the county seat of Graham County and is located in the southeastern part of the state. The city is situated in the Gila Valley, which is surrounded by the Pinaleño Mountains to the east and the Santa Teresa Mountains to the west. The city is located approximately 120 miles southeast of Phoenix and is the largest city in Graham County.

History

The area that is now Safford was first settled in 1874 by a group of Mormon settlers led by William Safford. The settlers named the area after William Safford, who was the first postmaster of the area. The town was officially incorporated in 1881 and was named after William Safford.
The city of Safford was an important stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad, which ran through the city in the late 19th century. The railroad brought many new settlers to the area and helped to spur the growth of the city.
In the early 20th century, Safford was a major center for copper mining. The city was home to several copper mines, including the Copper Queen Mine, which was one of the largest copper mines in the world. The copper mining industry helped to fuel the growth of the city and the surrounding area.

Geography

Safford is located in the Gila Valley, which is surrounded by the Pinaleño Mountains to the east and the Santa Teresa Mountains to the west. The city is located approximately 120 miles southeast of Phoenix and is the largest city in Graham County.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 3,845 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Safford is largely based on agriculture and mining. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including cotton, alfalfa, and pecan farms. The city is also home to several copper mines, which are still in operation today.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a furniture factory. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Safford was 9,541. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.3% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.2% of the population.
The median household income in Safford was $35,938, and the median family income was $41,944. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Safford is a city located in Graham County, Arizona. It is the county seat of Graham County and is located in the southeastern part of the state. The city is situated in the Gila Valley, which is surrounded by the Pinaleño Mountains to the east and the Santa Teresa Mountains to the west. The city is located approximately 120 miles southeast of Phoenix and is the largest city in Graham County. The economy of Safford is largely based on agriculture and mining, and the city is home to several large agricultural operations, copper mines, manufacturing companies, and other businesses. As of the 2010 census, the population of Safford was 9,541. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.3% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.2% of the population.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Safford?
Total Population of Safford is 10,112.
What is the Total Male Population of Safford?
Total Male Population of Safford is 5,127.
What is the Total Female Population of Safford?
Total Female Population of Safford is 4,985.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Safford?
There are 102.85 Males per 100 Females in Safford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Safford?
There are 97.23 Females per 100 Males in Safford.
What is the Median Population Age in Safford?
Median Population Age in Safford is 31.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Safford
Average Family Size in Safford is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Safford
Average Household Size in Safford is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Safford?
Per Capita income in Safford is $26,970.
What is the Median Family Income in Safford?
Median Family Income in Safford is $72,443.
What is the Median Household income in Safford?
Median Household Income in Safford is $64,860.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Safford?
Income or Wage Gap in Safford is 37.4%.
Women in Safford earn 62.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Safford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Safford is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Safford?
There are 4,831 People in the Labor Forcein in Safford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Safford?
62.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Safford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Safford?
Unemployment Rate in Safford is 5.2%.