Safford, Arizona
Safford: City in and county seat of Graham County, Arizona, United States
About
Safford is a city located in the county of Graham in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,566. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,951 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1873.
Quick Facts about Safford
| Population : | 9,951 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Graham County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 928 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.37% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.63% |
| Named for : | Anson P.K. Safford |
| Altitude : | 2,917 feet / 889 meters |
| Capital city : | Safford is capital of Graham County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1874 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:33:59 (24th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 85546 |
| Population growth : | 3.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Safford is located at 32°50'2"N 109°42'27"W (32.8339500, -109.7075800).
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Official website of Safford
Demographics
The population of Safford increased by 3.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,566 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,529 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,535 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,602 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,747 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,678 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,637 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,621 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,824 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,983 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,951 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 38,837 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 37,212 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,533 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 37,220 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.4% |
| White only, percent : | 81.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 13.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 33.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 51.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,944 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,770 |
Safford zip code is 85546.
County name: Graham, County
fips: 04009
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,770 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $138,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,181 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $336 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $769 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 187 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,017 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.10 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,246 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,335 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 381,772 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,203 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,353 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,683 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 521 |
| 2019 total employment : | 7,535 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 304,799 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,563 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,867 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 897 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 528 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 461 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,281 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 154 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,519 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4,622.60 |
People born in Safford (9)
People born in Safford, including actor Michael Ensign, baseball player D. J. Carrasco, baseball player Elliot Johnson, .
List
- Douglas Layton (author) he was born in 01/11/1950
- Frank R. Zapata (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/07/1944
- Fred Mortensen (American football player) he was born in 24/03/1954
- Justin Gaethje (American MMA fighter) he was born in 14/11/1988
- Gene Taylor he was born in 22/07/1957
- Rex Ellsworth (American racehorse owner) he was born in 15/11/1907
Schools in Safford
College & universities near Safford, AZ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104577 | Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher (AZ) | 85552-0769 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Safford, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDB | Lordsburg | Center St. and S.P. Blvd. | RAIL |
| BEN | Benson | 105 E. 4th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Safford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Safford Post Office | Safford (AZ) | 85546 |
Other cities in Graham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Graham County , AZ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Thatcher | 5,264 | Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States |
| Swift Trail Junction | 2,935 | Census designated place |
| Pima | 2,588 | Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States |
| Bylas | 1,962 | Census-designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Safford distances to largest Arizona cities
