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 125,504.

  • The median home value in Cochise County is $244,006.

  • The median income in Cochise County is $58,421.

  • The median rent in Cochise County is $893.

  • The unemployment rate in Cochise County is 6.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Cochise County is 14.7%.

  • 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 45,212

Douglas, AZ Population 16,301

Benson, AZ Population 5,318

Bisbee, AZ Population 4,972

Willcox, AZ Population 3,232

Whetstone, AZ Population 2,724

Huachuca City, AZ Population 1,865

Pirtleville, AZ Population 1,483

Mescal, AZ Population 1,468

St. David, AZ Population 1,300

Naco, AZ Population 1,189

Tombstone, AZ Population 1,046

Miracle Valley, AZ Population 704

Bowie, AZ Population 438

Elfrida, AZ Population 288

Palominas, AZ Population 275

San Simon, AZ Population 221

Sunizona, AZ Population 217

McNeal, AZ Population 180

Dragoon, AZ Population 160

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 125,504. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 125,092 -1.1%
2021 126,442 0.5%
2020 125,867 -

Gender in Cochise County

  • Cochise County is 48.8% female with 61,283 female residents.

  • Cochise County is 51.2% male with 64,221 male residents.

Female
48.8% (61,283)
Male
51.2% (64,221)
Gender Cochise County AZ USA
Female 48.8% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 51.2% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cochise County

Cochise County is:

  • 53.7% White with 67,368 White residents.

  • 3.3% African American with 4,121 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 651 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 2,371 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 401 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 283 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 5,500 Two Or More residents.

  • 35.7% Hispanic with 44,809 Hispanic residents.

White
53.7% (67,368)
African American
3.3% (4,121)
American Indian
0.5% (651)
Asian
1.9% (2,371)
Hawaiian
0.3% (401)
Other
0.2% (283)
Two Or More
4.4% (5,500)
Hispanic
35.7% (44,809)

Table: Cochise County By Race

Race Cochise County AZ USA
White 53.7% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 3.3% 4.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 3.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 3.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 35.7% 32.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Cochise County, Arizona

  • 6.4% of households in Cochise County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Cochise County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Cochise County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Cochise County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Cochise County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Cochise County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Cochise County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Cochise County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Cochise County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Cochise County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.4% (8,020)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (6,530)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (11,507)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (11,234)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (17,249)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.0% (22,541)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (15,538)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.7% (18,439)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.5% (9,402)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (5,039)
Income Cochise County AZ USA
Less than $10,000 6.4% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.0% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.7% 17.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 8.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 9.2% 11.4%

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
4% (5,020)
9-12th Grade
7% (8,785)
High School / GED
25% (31,376)
Some College
26% (32,631)
Associate's Degree
11% (13,805)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (21,335)
Master's Degree
8% (10,040)
Professional Degree
1% (1,255)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,255)
Education Cochise County AZ USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 25% 24% 26%
Some College 26% 24% 20%
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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