County · Arizona
Graham County, Arizona
Graham County, Arizona. Graham County had 40,157 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020, slower than Arizona (+6.5%). It holds 12 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 04009.
Graham County is the county of the Safford, AZ micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,157
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,533 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,232
Median household income
$67,325
±$4,646 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$212,000
±$11,375 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$935
±$53 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
How many people live in Graham County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 38,533 residents in Graham County. The Census Bureau estimates 40,157 for July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, slower than Arizona (+6.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 39,232 over 4,622 square miles of land.
| Measure | Graham County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,232 | 7,378,838 | +1,236 |
| Households | 12,746±254 | 2,856,081 | +1,729 |
| Average household size | 2.86±0.06 | 2.53 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 14,122±37 | 3,192,839 | +536 |
Graham County's population since 2000
From 33,489 in 2000 to 40,157 in 2025: up 19.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Graham County?
Graham County holds 12 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 census-designated places. The largest is Safford with 10,279 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Safford | 10,129 | $65,647 |
|---|---|---|
| Thatcher | 5,231 | $82,917 |
| Pima | 2,847 | $97,960 |
| Swift Trail Junction | 2,810 | $63,074 |
| Bylas | 1,782 | $29,318 |
| Cactus Flats | 1,524 | $58,021 |
| PeridotGEOID 0454190 | 1,308 | $34,375 |
| CentralGEOID 0411580 | 758 | $97,365 |
| San JoseGEOID 0463260 | 467 | $63,269 |
| SolomonGEOID 0468010 | 399 | $76,583 |
| Fort ThomasGEOID 0424950 | 319 | $108,542 |
| BryceGEOID 0407915 | 173 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Graham County?
The median resident of Graham County is 34.9 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 30.8%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Graham County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9±0.2 | 39.0 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 25.8%±0.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5%±0.2 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.8% | 31.4% | −2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.7%±0.4 pts | 52.6% | +1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 8.3%±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.6 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.0%±2.0 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±1.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±1.6 pts | 10.5% | +2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0%±1.7 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.6%±2.0 pts | 33.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Graham County earn?
Half of Graham County's 12,746 households earn less than $67,325 a year (±$4,646), against $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $63,200 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Graham County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,325±$4,646 | $79,964 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,203±$3,707 | $108,273 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,149±$1,063 | $42,503 | +$4,156 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3%±2.3 pts | 12.5% | −5.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.2%±3.7 pts | 16.2% | −14.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3%±2.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9%±2.3 pts | 91.5% | – |
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 Graham County?
Owners occupy 73.1% of Graham County's occupied homes and renters 26.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $212,000 by its owner (±$11,375). The median renter pays $935 a month including utilities, and 23.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Graham County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $212,000±$11,375 | $394,500 | +$41,303 |
| Median gross rent | $935±$53 | $1,543 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.7%±6.5 pts | 42.2% | −11.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,448±$70 | $1,803 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1%±2.9 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,122±37 | 3,192,839 | +536 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±3.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9%±2.5 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.8%±2.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.1%±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Graham County building?
Builders took permits for 225 new housing units across Graham County in 2025 (193 single-family), 5.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Graham County get to work?
78.4% of Graham County's workers drive alone and 4.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Graham County | Arizona | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.4%±1.7 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7%±1.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±3.1 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.0%±2.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0%±1.3 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±1.9 | 25.4 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 are Graham County's census tracts?
Graham County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,712 (Tract 9405) to $92,500 (Tract 9611).
| Tract 940504009940500 | 4,396±238 | $29,712 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 961104009961100 | 5,414±532 | $92,500 |
| Tract 9612.0104009961201 | 3,192±479 | $85,089 |
| Tract 9612.0204009961202 | 4,479±467 | $89,112 |
| Tract 961304009961300 | 3,386±504 | $66,288 |
| Tract 961404009961400 | 4,981±577 | $54,929 |
| Tract 961504009961500 | 4,325±543 | $52,868 |
| Tract 961604009961600 | 2,554±320 | $92,250 |
| Tract 961704009961700 | 6,505±661 | $65,920 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Graham County compare with Arizona's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 15 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 15 |
| Median household income | 7th of 15 |
| Median home value | 11th of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 15 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 15 |
| Median age | 14th of 15 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Graham County 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' school search.