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.

Safford, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,217

Median Agei

31.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50%5,105

Hispanic/Latino

46.7%4,772

Two or More

2.2%222

Asian

0.7%67

Other

0.2%25

Black

0.2%22

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%448

High School Diploma

21.6%1,325

Some College (<1 yr)

10.9%667

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%1,080

Associate's Degree

11.1%682

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%841

Master's Degree

5.1%311

Professional Degree

0.5%30

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$191,600

Median Renti

$976

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.1%2,683

Renter-Occupied

26.9%986

Total Units

4,132

Homeownership

73.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%252

$50K–$100K

7.4%198

$100K–$150K

16.9%453

$150K–$200K

20.7%556

$200K–$300K

31.9%856

$300K–$500K

11.8%316

$500K–$1M

1.9%52

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

131

$750–$1,000

313

$1,000–$1,250

132

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

196

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%111

2010–2019

10.3%425

2000–2009

10.1%416

1990–1999

14.8%613

1980–1989

9.3%385

1970–1979

13.9%576

1960–1969

10.3%426

1950–1959

15.2%626

1940–1949

6%248

1939 or earlier

7.4%306

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.4%2,069

Electricity

41.8%1,532

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%50

Solar

0.5%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,727

Mean Household Incomei

$77,060

Per Capita Incomei

$27,982

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

4,732

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%221

$10K–$15K

4.4%160

$15K–$20K

6%220

$20K–$25K

3.4%123

$25K–$30K

2.2%80

$30K–$35K

7.1%260

$35K–$40K

0.5%20

$40K–$45K

2.3%85

$45K–$50K

4%148

$50K–$60K

10.7%394

$60K–$75K

15.3%561

$75K–$100K

10.7%394

$100K–$125K

11.7%429

$125K–$150K

5.2%190

$150K–$200K

5.7%210

$200K+

4.7%174

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

$371/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes83% occupied$401/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 830 homes99% occupied$351/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,727/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

76.2%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

19.6%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

4.2%

Who Receives This Housing

70.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43.4% of subsidized households are minority

32.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

81.6% 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

2812.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,387

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,460

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

397(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured

Safford, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026