The Safford Micropolitan Statistical Area (Safford μSA), as defined by the
United States Census Bureau
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, is a
micropolitan statistical area (μSA) consisting of one county in eastern
Arizona
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, anchored by the city of
Safford.
As of 2010, the United States Census Bureau estimates that the
μSA had a population of 37,220.
Before 2013, Safford micropolitan statistical area also contained
Greenlee County, Arizona. In 2013, the United States
Office of Management and Budget
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removed Greenlee county from the micropolitan area's definition.
[OMB Bulletin No. 13-01: Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas](_blank)
Office of Management and Budget. February 28, 2013.
Counties
*
Graham County
Communities
* Places with 5,000–9,999 inhabitants
**
Safford (Principal city)
* Places with 1,000–4,999 inhabitants
**
Pima
**
Swift Trail Junction
**
Thatcher
* Other places
**
Central
**
Fort Thomas
**
Solomonville
Demographics
As of the
census
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of 2000 including both Graham and Greenlee counties, there were 42,036 people, 13,233 households, and 9,883 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 68.5%
White
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, 1.6%
African American
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, 12.2%
Native American, 0.5%
Asian, <0.1%
Pacific Islander
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, 14.7% from
other races, and 2.4% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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or
Latino of any race were 30.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $34,526, and the median income for a family was $38,970. Males had a median income of $34,738 versus $22,036 for females. The
per capita income
Per capita income (PCI) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year.
In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such ...
for the μSA was $13,977.
See also
*
Arizona census statistical areas
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Safford Micropolitan Area
Populated places in Graham County, Arizona
Populated places in Greenlee County, Arizona
Safford, Arizona