Census tract · Cochise County
Census Tract 17.03, Cochise County, Arizona
Census Tract 17.03, GEOID 04003001703, in Cochise County, Arizona, mostly within Sierra Vista (80% of its census blocks). 4,748 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±667); the 2020 Census counted 5,039.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,748
±667 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,039
Median household income
$74,357
±$34,704 (90% margin)
Cochise County: $59,742
Median home value
$232,500
±$17,789 (90% margin)
Cochise County: $218,300
Median gross rent
$1,184
±$391 (90% margin)
Cochise County: $995
Where is Census Tract 17.03?
Census Tract 17.03 is one of 38 census tracts in Cochise County, Arizona. It covers 7.28 square miles of land, 692 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 04003001703, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | 80% |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 3% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 17.03: Tract 17.01 ($80,429), Tract 17.02 ($48,958), Tract 18.01 ($84,054), Tract 20.01 ($73,793) and Tract 20.02 ($66,208). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 17.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 17.03's population at 4,748 (±667) in 2,118 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,039 residents and 2,391 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 17.03 | Sierra Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,748 ±667 | 45,155 |
| Households | 2,118 ±244 | 18,862 |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.20 | 2.29 |
| Housing units | 2,279 ±243 | 20,662 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 17.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 17.03 is 49.0 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 34.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.4%. 9.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 17.03 | Sierra Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 ±7.4 | 37.9 |
| Under 18 years | 17.9% ±4.6 pts | 22.2% |
| 65 years and over | 34.3% ±7.1 pts | 21.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.4% ±8.4 pts | 23.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.1% ±8.7 pts | 56.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.3 pts | 6.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±3.5 pts | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±3.6 pts | 8.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 9.6% ±3.5 pts | 10.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.3% ±8.0 pts | 18.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 20.1% ±6.2 pts | 22.6% |
| With a disability | 18.8% ±5.8 pts | 17.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±3.4 pts | 7.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±2.2 pts | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.6% ±7.7 pts | 35.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.3% ±5.7 pts | 13.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.6% ±7.1 pts | 81.1% |
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 Census Tract 17.03 earn?
Half of the 2,118 households in Census Tract 17.03 earn less than $74,357 a year (±$34,704), against $59,742 across Cochise County: 7th highest of the county's 37 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 17.03 | Sierra Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,357 ±$34,704 | $70,291 |
| Mean household income | $99,895 ±$18,266 | $86,521 |
| Per capita income | $44,061 ±$7,029 | $37,821 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7% ±5.4 pts | 12.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8% ±7.6 pts | 12.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.3% ±2.4 pts | 11.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±4.2 pts | 97.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9% ±5.1 pts | 92.2% |
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 Census Tract 17.03?
Owners occupy 84.9% of Census Tract 17.03's occupied homes and renters 15.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $232,500 by its owner (±$17,789). The median renter pays $1,184 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 17.03 | Sierra Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $232,500 ±$17,789 | $254,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,184 ±$391 | $1,150 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4% ±19.1 pts | 34.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,443 ±$155 | $1,459 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.9% ±5.9 pts | 62.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.1% ±5.9 pts | 38.0% |
| Housing units | 2,279 ±243 | 20,662 |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.6% ±8.3 pts | 66.6% |
| Mobile homes | 15.3% ±6.3 pts | 6.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 28.9% ±7.6 pts | 10.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% ±2.0 pts | 4.0% |
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 do people in Census Tract 17.03 get to work?
84.0% of Census Tract 17.03's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 17.03 | Sierra Vista |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.4% ±7.9 pts | 59.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±2.5 pts | 4.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 84.0% ±6.7 pts | 72.5% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±4.5 pts | 10.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Walked | 4.0% ±4.0 pts | 2.2% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% ±3.0 pts | 12.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±6.3 | 17.5 min |
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
How does Census Tract 17.03 compare with the other tracts in Cochise County?
Among Cochise County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 17.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Cochise County | In Sierra Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 38 | 1st of 11 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 38 | 8th of 11 |
| Median household income | 7th of 37 | 5th of 11 |
| Per capita income | 3rd of 38 | 2nd of 11 |
| Median home value | 8th of 34 | 3rd of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 33 | 5th of 11 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 30 | 6th of 8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 37 | 2nd of 11 |
| Median age | 15th of 38 | 2nd of 11 |
| Owner-occupied share | 8th of 36 | 2nd of 9 |
The tracts next to it on Cochise County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 18.01 | 4th | $84,054±$10,098 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 21 | 5th | $82,308±$27,077 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 17.01 | 6th | $80,429±$11,161 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 17.03 | 7th | $74,357±$34,704 |
| Tract 20.01 | 8th | $73,793±$9,800 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 16.01 | 9th | $73,275±$8,049 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 14.01 | 10th | $73,036±$16,982 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 17.03?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 17.03 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections