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 $77,060 with a poverty rate of 13.31%. The median age in Safford is 31.3 years: 28.6 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Safford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,081 | 69.31% |
| Two or more races | 2,004 | 19.61% |
| Other race | 719 | 7.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 167 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 128 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.22% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,669 | 2.74 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 1,528 | 3.37 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 1,071 | 1.26 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Female | 632 | 3.18 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Male | 438 | 3.51 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 448 | 7.3% |
| Associates Degree | 682 | 11.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 841 | 13.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 341 | 5.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,773 | 28.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 308 | 5.02% |
| Some College | 1,747 | 28.45% |
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 | 3,323 | 2,971 | 839 |
| Hispanic | 2,556 | 2,172 | 268 |
| 2+ Races | 1,099 | 976 | 168 |
| Other Race | 486 | 363 | 21 |
| Native American | 116 | 115 | 28 |
| Asian | 75 | 73 | 22 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,630 | $44,184 | $33,304 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,298 | $0 | $66,786 |
| High School Graduate | $32,244 | $40,321 | $21,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,226 | $65,893 | $38,109 |
| Overall | $42,668 | $55,272 | $33,071 |
| Some College | $45,296 | $60,224 | $32,793 |
$42,668
Average Earnings
$55,272
Average Male
$33,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.54% of Safford residents speak only English, while 17.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,756 | 695 | 14.61% |
| White | 4,921 | 616 | 12.52% |
| Multiple | 1,992 | 151 | 7.58% |
| Other | 717 | 63 | 8.79% |
| Black | 21 | 19 | 90.48% |
13.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.41%
Male Poverty Rate
16.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Safford is Black, with 90.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Safford is Multiple, with 7.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.53% |
| High School | 12.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.51% |
| Female Employed | 8.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.23% |
| Male Employed | 3.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,266 | $88,255 |
| Households | $65,727 | $77,060 |
| Married Families | $86,630 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,841 | $43,720 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
397
Number of Veterans
355
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 204 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 153 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 325 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 4.46% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 3.34% |
| Other Race | 22 | 3.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
70.1%
Born in Safford
97.25%
Native Born
2.75%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
97.25% of Safford residents were born in the United States, with 70.1% having been born in Arizona. 1.57% 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% |