County Demographics
2007 population: – 37,338 people
2007 labor force: – 14,167 people
Unemployment rate: – 4.2%
Major Cities: Pima, Safford, Thatcher
Major Industries: Educational Services, Retail Trade, Health Care & Social Services
Best Paying Industries: Utilities, Health Care & Social Assistance, Wholesale Trade
City Population (2007)
Pima – 2,233 people
Safford – 9,460 people
Thatcher –5,235 people
Age (2000 Census):
0-14 – 25%
15-24 – 17%
25-44 – 27%
45-64 – 19%
65+ – 12%
Race (2000 Census):
White – 67%
African American – 2%
Native American – 15%
Asian or Pacific Islander – .6%
Other – 15%
Hispanic Heritage (any race) – 27%
*Demographics are from the Arizona Department of Commerce
