Cochise County Summary

Life in Cochise County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cochise County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cochise County:

  • The population in Cochise County is 125,458.

  • The median home value in Cochise County is $261,429.

  • The median income in Cochise County is $58,970.

  • The median rent in Cochise County is $939.

  • The unemployment rate in Cochise County is 7.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Cochise County is 15.5%.

  • The average high in Cochise County is 82.7° and there are 26.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cochise County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cochise County

Sierra Vista, AZ Population 45,203

Douglas, AZ Population 16,118

Benson, AZ Population 5,331

Bisbee, AZ Population 4,963

Willcox, AZ Population 3,236

Whetstone, AZ Population 2,840

Pirtleville, AZ Population 1,869

Huachuca City, AZ Population 1,808

Mescal, AZ Population 1,601

Naco, AZ Population 1,176

St. David, AZ Population 1,112

Tombstone, AZ Population 1,022

Miracle Valley, AZ Population 734

Bowie, AZ Population 399

Palominas, AZ Population 278

San Simon, AZ Population 253

McNeal, AZ Population 228

Dragoon, AZ Population 227

Sunizona, AZ Population 211

Elfrida, AZ Population 131

Map Of Cochise County

Cochise County, AZ Weather

  • The average high in Cochise County is 82.7°.

  • There are 81.82 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 26.0 inches of rain each year with 1.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:14 hours of sun each day in Cochise County.

StatCochise County
Mean High82.7
Nice Days81.82
Rainfall26.0
Snowfall1.0
Sunny Hours8:14
82.7°
Average High
26.0
Inches of Rain

Cochise County Photos

Bisbee Arizona
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Cochise County Courthousec Bisbeec Arizona
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Copperqueenminetour
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Bisbeeminingandhistoricalmuseum
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The Lavender Pitc Bisbeec Az
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Evergreen Cemetery Bisbee
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Cochise County Demographics

Population over time in Cochise County

The current population in Cochise County is 125,458. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 125,092 -1.1%
2022 126,442 0.5%
2021 125,867 -

Gender in Cochise County

  • Cochise County is 49.0% female with 61,478 female residents.

  • Cochise County is 51.0% male with 63,980 male residents.

Female
49.0% (61,478)
Male
51.0% (63,980)
Gender Cochise County AZ USA
Female 49.0% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 51.0% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Cochise County

Cochise County is:

  • 54.6% White with 68,464 White residents.

  • 3.2% African American with 4,055 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 601 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 2,365 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 298 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 570 Other residents.

  • 4.8% Two Or More with 6,028 Two Or More residents.

  • 34.3% Hispanic with 43,077 Hispanic residents.

White
54.6% (68,464)
African American
3.2% (4,055)
American Indian
0.5% (601)
Asian
1.9% (2,365)
Hawaiian
0.2% (298)
Other
0.5% (570)
Two Or More
4.8% (6,028)
Hispanic
34.3% (43,077)

Table: Cochise County By Race

Race Cochise County AZ USA
White 54.6% 53.4% 58.2%
African American 3.2% 4.4% 12.0%
American Indian 0.5% 3.4% 0.5%
Asian 1.9% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.8% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 34.3% 31.0% 19.0%

Household Income For Cochise County, Arizona

  • 6.5% of households in Cochise County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Cochise County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Cochise County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Cochise County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Cochise County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Cochise County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Cochise County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Cochise County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Cochise County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Cochise County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.5% (8,125)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (6,832)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (11,179)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (10,575)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (16,439)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (23,057)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (14,567)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (18,715)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.1% (10,220)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (5,743)
Income Cochise County AZ USA
Less than $10,000 6.5% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 2.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 6.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 6.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 17.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 13.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 18.1% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 9.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 10.6% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cochise County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Cochise County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Cochise County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Cochise County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Cochise County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Cochise County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Cochise County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Cochise County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cochise County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cochise County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (5,018)
9-12th Grade
7% (8,782)
High School / GED
25% (31,364)
Some College
26% (32,619)
Associate's Degree
11% (13,800)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (21,327)
Master's Degree
8% (10,036)
Professional Degree
1% (1,254)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,254)
Education Cochise County AZ USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 25% 23% 26%
Some College 26% 24% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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