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Asset Inventory

Thatcher, Arizona

Learn more about Thatcher's people, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure, and business services!


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Thatcher community assets

PeopleLabor market, workforce, commute time & top employersIncome & povertyEducational attainment, school enrollment & schools (K-12 & higher ed)Health careQuality of lifeHousing & real estate (housing units, vacancy rates, home ownership, owner and renter costs, and affordability)Transportation & shippingUtilities & telecomFinancial servicesLodging & meeting roomsMap

People of the town of Thatcher, Arizona

Population

  • 2024:  5,590
  • 2030:  5,859
  • 2040:  6,245
  • 2050:  6,525
  • 2060:  6,771


Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity

Age groups

  • Under 5:  373  (7.1%)
  • 5 to 9:  403  (7.7%)
  • 10 to 14:  479  (9.2%)
  • 15 to 19:  520  (9.9%)
  • 20 to 24:  521  (10.0%)
  • 25 to 29:  339  (6.5%)
  • 30 to 34:  295  (5.6%)
  • 35 to 39:  262  (5.0%)
  • 40 to 44:  311  (5.9%)
  • 45 to 49:  251  (4.8%)
  • 50 to 54:  226  (4.3%)
  • 55 to 59:  252  (4.8%)
  • 60 to 64:  233  (4.5%)
  • 65 to 69:  243  (4.6%)
  • 70 to 74:  200  (3.8%)
  • 75 to 79:  149  (2.8%)
  • 80 to 84:  90  (1.7%)
  • 85 and over:  84  (1.6%)


  • Median age (years):  29.7


  • 16 years and over:  3,878  (74.1%)
  • 18 years and over:  3,705  (70.8%)
  • 21 years and over:  3,308  (63.2%)
  • 62 and over:  913  (17.5%)
  • 65 and over:  766  (14.6%)


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) 

Race & ethnicity

  • White:  4,298  (82.2%)
  • Black or African American:  28  (0.5%)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native:  103  (2.0%)
  • Asian:  32  (0.6%)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander:  1  (0.0%) 
  • Some other race:  281  (5.4%)
  • Two or more races:  488  (9.3%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race):  1,278  (24.4%)


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) 

Language spoken at home

  • English only:  4,169  (82.5%)
  • Language other than English:  885  (17.5%)
    • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  78  (1.5%)
  • Spanish:  792  (15.7%)
    • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  71  (1.4%)


Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Labor market, workforce, commute time & top employers

Labor force & unemployment

  • Civilian labor force:  2,788
  • Employed:  2,711
  • Unemployed:  77
  • Unemployment rate:  2.8%


Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2024)

Workforce (by occupation)

  • Management, business, science & arts:  675  (28.6%)
  • Service:  707  (29.9%)
  • Sales & office:  642  (27.2%)
  • Natural resources, construction & maintenance:  201  (8.5%)
  • Production, transportation & material moving:  ​136  (5.8%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Workforce (by industry)

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  231  (9.8%)
  • Construction:  66  (2.8%)
  • Manufacturing:  52  (2.2%)
  • Wholesale trade:  18  (0.8%)
  • Retail trade:  348  (14.7%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  122  (5.2%)
  • Information:  19  (0.8%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  29  (1.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services:  135  (5.7%)
  • Educational services, health care & social assistance:  608  (25.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services:  441  (18.7%)
  • Other services (except public administration):  104  (4.4%)
  • Public Administration:  188  (8.0%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Average travel time to work (Thatcher residents)

22.5 min


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Regional top employers

  • Arizona Department of Corrections
  • Arizona Department of Transportation
  • City of Safford
  • DRG Technologies
  • Eastern Arizona College
  • Empire Southwest
  • Freeport-McMoRan
  • Graham County
  • H&S Field Services
  • Haralson Tire Co.
  • Home Depot
  • Kempton Chevrolet
  • Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
  • NatureSweet
  • OneAZ Credit Union
  • Open Loop Energy
  • Pima Unified School District
  • Safeway
  • Safford Unified School District
  • ​Thatcher Unified School District
  • U.S. Bureau of Land Management
  • U.S. Forest Service
  • Walmart

Income & poverty in Thatcher

Income

Poverty

Poverty

  • Median household income:  $77,455
  • Median family income:  $88,375
  • Per capita income:  $31,348


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Poverty

Poverty

Poverty

  • People:  12.3%
  • Families:  9.4%
  • Children (under 18):  8.7%
  • Seniors (65+):  5.6%


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Thatcher Education

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Less than 9th grade:  51  (1.6%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  359  (11.1%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  786  (24.3%)
  • Some college (no degree):  947  (29.3%)
  • Associate’s degree:  ​404  (12.5%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  369  (11.4%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  313  (9.7%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  2,819  (87.3%)
  • Bachelor

  • Less than 9th grade:  51  (1.6%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  359  (11.1%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  786  (24.3%)
  • Some college (no degree):  947  (29.3%)
  • Associate’s degree:  ​404  (12.5%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  369  (11.4%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  313  (9.7%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  2,819  (87.3%)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher:  682  (21.1%)


Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023) 

School enrollment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Nursery school, preschool:  37
  • Kindergarten:  46
  • Elementary school (grades 1-8):  662
  • High school (grades 9-12):  372
  • College or graduate school:  581


Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023) 

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Thatcher Unified School District
  • Triumphant Learning Center
  • Gila Institute for Technology

Higher Ed

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Eastern Arizona College
  • Northern Arizona University at EAC

Thatcher health care

Providers

  • Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
  • Physicians
  • Dentists

Quality of life in Thatcher

Cost of living, weather & things to do

  • Cost of living
  • Weather & climate
  • Attractions, activities, & events
  • Library
  • Parks & recreation
  • Golf
  • Aquatics
  • Restaurants 

Thatcher housing & real estate

Housing units

Available properties & development assistance

Housing affordability

Units, occupancy & ownership 

  • Total housing units:  1,965
  • Occupied housing units:  1,807  (92.0%)
  • Vacant housing units:  158  (8.0%)
  • Homeowner vacancy rate:  2.2%
  • Rental vacancy rate:  9.7%
  • Owner-occupied:  1,218  (67.4%)
  • Renter-occupied:  589  (32.6%)


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)

Housing affordability

Available properties & development assistance

Housing affordability

Cost & affordability

  • Median home value:  $274,400
  • Median monthly homeowner cost:  $1,558*
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing:  154  (18.5%)*
  • Median gross monthly rent:  $967
  • Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing:  120  (29.4%)


*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

  • Commercial property for sale
  • Commercial property for lease
  • Land for sale
  • Homes for sale
  • Rentals (residential)
  • Real estate agents
  • Commercial real estate brokers


  • Thatcher planning & zoning
  • Parcel information search
  • Tax search 

Transportation & shipping

Distance & routes from Thatcher to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Thatcher to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Thatcher to major metro markets

  • Tucson (134 mi)
  • ​Phoenix (162 mi)
  • El Paso, TX (241 miles)

Trucking & shipping services

Distance & routes from Thatcher to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Thatcher to major metro markets

  • Trucking companies
  • Shipping services (parcel)

Airports & rail

Distance & routes from Thatcher to major metro markets

Airports & rail

Commercial airports

  • Tucson International Airport (126 mi)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (157 mi)


General aviation

  • Safford Regional Airport

 

Rail

  • Arizona Eastern Railway

Utilities & telecommunications

Electricity, water, sewer

  • Thatcher municipal utilities

Telecom

  • Sparklight
  • Valley Telecom
  • Business internet service providers in Thatcher

Financial services

Thatcher

Located in neighboring Safford

Located in neighboring Safford

American Southwest Credit Union

Located in neighboring Safford

Located in neighboring Safford

Located in neighboring Safford

  • Chase
  • National Bank of Arizona
  • WaFd Bank
  • OneAZ Credit Union
  • AgWest Farm Credit

Lodging & meeting rooms

  • Hotels / motels
  • Meeting venues

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