Asset Inventory
Thatcher, Arizona
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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
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Thatcher health care
Quality of life in Thatcher
Cost of living, weather & things to do
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
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
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Thatcher to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Thatcher to major metro markets
Airports & rail
Distance & routes from Thatcher to major metro markets
Airports & rail
Commercial airports
General aviation
Rail
Utilities & telecommunications
Electricity, water, sewer
Financial services
Thatcher
Located in neighboring Safford
Located in neighboring Safford
Located in neighboring Safford
Located in neighboring Safford
Located in neighboring Safford
Lodging & meeting rooms
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