Safford is a city located in Graham County Arizona. Safford has a 2024 population of 10,310. It is also the county seat of Graham County. Safford is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,150 in 2020.
The average household income in Safford is $73,736 with a poverty rate of 14.56%. The median age in Safford is 31.6 years: 29 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Safford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,456 | 73.73% |
| Two or more races | 1,554 | 15.37% |
| Other race | 691 | 6.83% |
| Black or African American | 247 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 110 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,502 | 2.84 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 1,591 | 3.46 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 961 | 1.28 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Female | 596 | 3.18 | 73 | 27 |
| Male | 354 | 3.66 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 628 | 10.21% |
| Associates Degree | 641 | 10.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 795 | 12.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 297 | 4.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,543 | 25.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 328 | 5.33% |
| Some College | 1,917 | 31.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,975 | 2,569 | 653 |
| Hispanic | 2,839 | 2,376 | 371 |
| 2+ Races | 847 | 760 | 132 |
| Other Race | 433 | 246 | 25 |
| Black | 159 | 97 | 0 |
| Asian | 87 | 85 | 20 |
| Native American | 41 | 40 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 46.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,852 | $65,227 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,250 | $0 | $59,250 |
| High School Graduate | $28,658 | $32,604 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,333 | $63,555 | $29,653 |
| Overall | $43,977 | $57,659 | $30,407 |
| Some College | $47,161 | $65,398 | $31,141 |
$43,977
Average Earnings
$57,659
Average Male
$30,407
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.83% of Safford residents speak only English, while 18.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,165 | 749 | 14.5% |
| White | 4,245 | 664 | 15.64% |
| Other | 687 | 103 | 14.99% |
| Multiple | 1,540 | 81 | 5.26% |
| Black | 247 | 29 | 11.74% |
14.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.71%
Male Poverty Rate
17.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Safford is White, with 15.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Safford is Multiple, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.81% |
| High School | 14.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.71% |
| Female Employed | 8.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.73% |
| Male Employed | 3.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,443 | $81,613 |
| Households | $64,860 | $73,736 |
| Married Families | $85,617 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,844 | $44,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
365
Number of Veterans
347
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 179 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 4.92% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 4.25% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 6.53% |
| Other Race | 18 | 3.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.79%
Born in Safford
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
97.78% of Safford residents were born in the United States, with 68.79% having been born in Arizona. 0.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,510 | 40 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 10,470 | 40 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 10,430 | 40 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 10,390 | 40 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 10,350 | 40 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 10,310 | 40 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 10,270 | -36 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 10,306 | 17 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 10,289 | 139 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 10,150 | 165 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 9,985 | 164 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 9,821 | 200 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 9,621 | -18 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 9,639 | -35 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 9,674 | -67 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 9,741 | 144 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 9,597 | 71 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 9,526 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 9,518 | -17 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 9,535 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,232 | 1,873 | 25.45% |
| 1990 | 7,359 | 349 | 4.98% |
| 1980 | 7,010 | 1,677 | 31.45% |
| 1970 | 5,333 | 685 | 14.74% |
| 1960 | 4,648 | 892 | 23.75% |
| 1950 | 3,756 | -6,754 | -64.26% |