City · Arizona
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista, city, in Cochise County, Arizona. Sierra Vista had 44,907 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 45,308 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 45,155 (±38). GEOID 0466820.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,907
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 45,308 · ACS 2020-2024: 45,155 ±38
Median household income
$70,291
±$5,720 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$254,200
±$10,821 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,150
±$55 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Sierra Vista and what county is it in?
Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona. It covers 152.4 square miles of land, 297 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sierra Vista is in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sierra Vista, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 44,907 people lived in Sierra Vista on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Arizona grew 6.5%. The 2020 Census counted 45,308 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 45,155 (±38).
| Measure | Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,155 ±38 | 125,566 | +1,757 |
| Households | 18,862 ±434 | 50,982 | +1,365 |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.05 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,662 ±473 | 59,666 | no clear change |
Sierra Vista's population since 2000
From 37,775 in 2000 to 44,907 in 2025: up 18.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sierra Vista as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sierra Vista?
The median resident of Sierra Vista is 37.9 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.5%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±1.2 | 43.0 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±1.1 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8% ±1.4 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±1.3 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.5% ±1.7 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.8% ±1.7 pts | 54.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | −1.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4% ±1.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.6% ±1.9 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 22.6% ±1.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4% ±1.7 pts | 19.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±1.5 pts | 8.3% | +2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±1.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.0% ±2.2 pts | 28.1% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8% ±1.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.1% ±2.2 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.2% ±1.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sierra Vista earn?
Half of Sierra Vista's 18,862 households earn less than $70,291 a year (±$5,720), against $59,742 in Cochise County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $73,331 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,291 ±$5,720 | $59,742 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,521 ±$4,504 | $78,017 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,821 ±$2,040 | $33,002 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0% ±1.7 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.9% ±3.1 pts | 19.9% | −6.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1% ±2.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.0 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2% ±1.6 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sierra Vista?
Owners occupy 62.0% of Sierra Vista's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $254,200 by its owner (±$10,821). The median renter pays $1,150 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $254,200 ±$10,821 | $218,300 | +$41,782 |
| Median gross rent | $1,150 ±$55 | $995 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1% ±4.8 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,459 ±$68 | $1,352 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0% ±2.2 pts | 71.0% | +4.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.0% ±2.2 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Housing units | 20,662 ±473 | 59,666 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7% ±2.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.6% ±2.1 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% ±1.6 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.2% ±1.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sierra Vista building?
Builders took permits for 25 new housing units in Sierra Vista in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sierra Vista work and get to work?
72.5% of Sierra Vista's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6% ±2.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.3 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5% ±2.6 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±2.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3% ±2.1 pts | 12.2% | +7.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min ±1.6 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sierra Vista?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Sierra Vista, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,072 (Tract 15.01) to $103,832 (Tract 14.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 16.01Cochise County | 4,589 | $73,275 |
| Tract 18.01Cochise County | 4,699 | $84,054 |
| Tract 15.01Cochise County | 4,058 | $35,072 |
| Tract 17.01Cochise County | 3,896 | $80,429 |
| Tract 17.03Cochise County | 4,748 | $74,357 |
| Tract 14.01Cochise County | 3,524 | $73,036 |
| Tract 19Cochise County | 7,465 | $123,171 |
| Tract 18.02Cochise County | 3,790 | $86,696 |
| Tract 15.02Cochise County | 4,107 | $45,269 |
| Tract 16.02Cochise County | 3,123 | $48,781 |
| Tract 17.02Cochise County | 3,429 | $48,958 |
| Tract 14.02Cochise County | 1,459 | $103,832 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sierra Vista) · Census block assignment files
How does Sierra Vista compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sierra Vista is the 924th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Sierra Vista ranks 78th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 25th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 66th | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 116th | 210 |
| Median household income | 78th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 73rd | 209 |
| Median home value | 110th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 76th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 109th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th | 175 |
| Median age | 133rd | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 167th | 206 |
| Work from home | 77th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 181st | 206 |
Sierra Vista's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Sierra Vista with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sierra Vista?
4 of the 57 figures for Sierra Vista on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sierra Vista are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Sierra Vista.