Cochise County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Name: Cochise County, Arizona Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cochise County, Arizona has a population of 125,566, the 8th most populous county in Arizona. The median household income is $59,742 and the median home value is $218,300. The poverty rate is 15.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cochise County Quick Facts

Population 125,566

Median Household Income $59,742

Median Home Value $218,300

Poverty Rate 15.4%

Unemployment Rate 7.4%

Median Age 43.0 years

Homeownership Rate 71.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.1%

High School Graduation 89.3%

Cities/Places 22

Population 125,566 8th of 15

Median Income $59,742 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.4%

Unemployment 7.4%

How Cochise County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	125,458	125,566	+0.1%
Median household income	$58,970	$59,742	+1.3%
Median home value	$207,400	$218,300	+5.3%

Median Household Income

Cochise

$59,742

$79,964

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cochise

$218,300

$394,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.5%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 30.6%

$100K+ 27.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

12.1%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

4.4%

Employment

7.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

49.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.0%

Renter 29.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $995/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

20.0%

35-54

21.8%

55-74

27.0%

75+

10.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 62 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cochise County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sierra Vista	45,155	$70,291	12.0%	$254,200
Douglas	15,981	$42,019	27.8%	$157,700
Sierra Vista Southeast	14,330	$75,417	8.0%	$258,800
Benson	5,417	$49,346	12.1%	$148,900
Bisbee	4,977	$47,613	15.2%	$216,700
Willcox	3,222	$43,929	19.3%	$158,500
Whetstone	2,971	$51,625	26.9%	$213,900
Pirtleville	1,939	$48,589	30.5%	$90,200
Mescal	1,760	$55,417	12.4%	$191,300
Huachuca City	1,614	$50,625	20.2%	$126,300
St. David	1,098	$53,188	9.1%	$154,200
Naco	1,060	$57,540	33.1%	$74,300
Tombstone	1,026	$34,901	15.5%	$182,600
Miracle Valley	716	$54,604	8.1%	$86,600
Sunsites	611	$46,500	6.1%	$149,100
Bowie	384	$40,625	44.8%	$60,700
Palominas	253	N/A	0.0%	$199,100
McNeal	246	$75,357	27.2%	$114,300
San Simon	244	$41,111	22.1%	$43,700
Elfrida	194	N/A	45.4%	$95,000
Sunizona	191	$32,708	35.1%	$64,300
Dragoon	85	$53,304	11.8%	$136,300

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Population Overview

Cochise County is located in Arizona with a total population of 125,566. It is the 8th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cochise County is 43.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 10.6% 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 $59,742. This is 25% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $218,300. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cochise County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.7%.

Education

28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cochise County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arizona and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cochise County, Arizona?

Cochise County has a population of 125,566, making it the 8th most populous county in Arizona.

What is the median income in Cochise County?

The median household income in Cochise County is $59,742 with a poverty rate of 15.4%.

How many cities are in Cochise County, Arizona?

Cochise County contains 22 Census-designated places.