Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bisbee, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,963

Median Agei

61.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.5%3,253

Hispanic/Latino

29.5%1,463

Two or More

3.6%178

Black

0.9%43

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%25

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%106

High School Diploma

14.7%624

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%311

Some College (1+ yr)

21.4%904

Associate's Degree

10.9%463

Bachelor's Degree

20.6%870

Master's Degree

9.2%388

Professional Degree

2.1%88

Doctorate

0.8%33

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

12%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$209,600

Median Renti

$846

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.7%1,887

Renter-Occupied

27.3%710

Total Units

3,195

Homeownership

72.7%

Vacancy Rate

18.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%49

$50K–$100K

10.3%195

$100K–$150K

17.9%337

$150K–$200K

14.9%282

$200K–$300K

37%699

$300K–$500K

16.2%305

$500K–$1M

0.5%9

$1M+

0.6%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

108

$500–$750

107

$750–$1,000

169

$1,000–$1,250

182

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%9

2010–2019

1.4%45

2000–2009

3.6%114

1990–1999

2.8%89

1980–1989

2%64

1970–1979

2.3%74

1960–1969

6.5%209

1950–1959

13%416

1940–1949

11.5%369

1939 or earlier

56.5%1,806

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.4%1,932

Electricity

23.1%600

No Fuel

1.2%31

Wood

0.7%18

Solar

0.4%10

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,689

Mean Household Incomei

$57,243

Per Capita Incomei

$31,970

Poverty Ratei

20%

Unemploymenti

10.1%

Labor Forcei

1,745

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%200

$10K–$15K

7%183

$15K–$20K

5.4%140

$20K–$25K

4.8%125

$25K–$30K

6.2%162

$30K–$35K

7.5%196

$35K–$40K

3.7%97

$40K–$45K

3.2%82

$45K–$50K

9%233

$50K–$60K

6.4%166

$60K–$75K

12.9%336

$75K–$100K

12.6%328

$100K–$125K

6.1%159

$125K–$150K

4%104

$150K–$200K

1.3%34

$200K+

2%52

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$290/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers40 homes83% occupied$290/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,689/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

81%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

19%

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

45% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2905.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

215

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,465

Avg. Commutei

17.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,568

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

553(12.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured

Bisbee, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026