Greenlee County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greenlee County is located in Arizona with a total population of 9,409. It is the 15th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenlee County is 36.3 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenlee County is $71,164. This is 11% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $158,600. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Greenlee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenlee County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 46.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 45.1%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Greenlee 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.