Greenlee County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greenlee County is located in Arizona with a total population of 9,452. It is the 15th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenlee County is 36.1 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenlee County is $75,239. This is 2% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $136,300. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $358,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Greenlee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenlee County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 46.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 45.9%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 88.1%.