Graham County (Arizona)

Graham County is a county located in the state of Arizona in the United States. The the county seat ( county seat ) is in Safford.

Geography

The County is located in southwestern Arizona with a total area of ​​11,989 square kilometers and a water area of ​​30 square kilometers. About a third of the land area occupied by the Natanes Mountains.

Demographic data

2000 2010

According to the census of 2000, there were 33,489 people in Graham County. There were 10,116 households, and 7,617 families. The population density was 3 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 67.11 % White, 1.87 % African American, 14.95% Native American, 0.56 % Asian, 0.04 % Pacific Islander residents from the and 13.35% from other races groups; 2.14% were descended from two or more races. 27.04 % percent of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 10,116 households out of which 39.00 % percent of children and adolescents under the age of 18 living with them. 57.20 % percent were married couples living together, 13.40% percent were single mothers, 24.70 % percent were non-families. 20.90% of all households and 9.90% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.47 persons.

Based on the county the population was spread out with 30.10 % under the age of 18, 12.00 % from 18 to 24, 27.30 % from 25 to 44 years, 18.70% between 45 and 64 years and 11.90% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 112.50 males to 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.10 males.

The median income for a household was $ 29,668, and the median income for a family was $ 34,417. Males had a median income of $ 30,524, women $ 20,739. The per capita income was $ 12,139. 23.00% of the population and 17.70 % of families are below the poverty line. 30.20 % of them are under age 18 and 13.60% are 65 years or older.

Towns

• Safford

• Pima
• Thatcher

• Peridot
• Swift Trail Junction

• Bonita
• Bylas
• Central

• Eden
• Fort Thomas
• Klondyke

• Solomon Ville
• Spenazuma

Reserves

• Coronado National Forest ( partial)
• Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (partially)
• Roper Lake State Park