Cochise County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cochise County is located in Arizona with a total population of 125,458. It is the 8th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cochise County is 42.9 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cochise County is $58,970. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $207,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $358,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cochise County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.3%.

Education

27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.