Population 9,409 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greenlee County
Household size in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Greenlee County average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.52, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Greenlee County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Arizona's 15 counties are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Greenlee County: 15.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greenlee County
Renters in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.1% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.9% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.4% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Greenlee County than nationally: 47.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 80.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.1 points, even as the national share rose. No other Arizona county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.6% of the housing in Greenlee County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Greenlee County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Arizona as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. No other Arizona county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $433 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $481 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $583 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $654 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$221 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Greenlee County costs $654 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $221 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 17.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Arizona county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greenlee County
Bachelor's degrees in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Greenlee County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Greenlee County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greenlee County
| Period | Greenlee County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Greenlee County has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Greenlee County has the lowest unemployment rate of any Arizona county. Unemployment is down 9.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greenlee County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlee County | 2.76 | 37.6 | 15.2% | 47.0% | 19.6% | 1978 | $654 | 21.9% | 87.1% | 2.3% |
| Graham County | 2.92 | 35.7 | 16.9% | 26.9% | 10.0% | 1989 | $1,000 | 15.5% | 86.0% | 8.4% |
| Pinal County | 3.01 | 41.5 | 13.4% | 18.3% | 10.9% | 2002 | $1,700 | 22.3% | 89.2% | 6.1% |
| Imperial County | 3.53 | 33.6 | 16.9% | 43.2% | 14.9% | 1987 | $1,290 | 17.2% | 72.2% | 12.0% |
| Yoakum County | 2.84 | 32.9 | 12.5% | 33.2% | 15.4% | 1980 | $972 | 22.5% | 73.6% | 7.2% |
| San Diego County | 2.86 | 39.0 | 10.4% | 45.4% | 7.1% | 1981 | $2,468 | 42.8% | 89.0% | 6.1% |
| Dallas County | 2.81 | 35.5 | 13.9% | 49.2% | 8.0% | 1982 | $1,719 | 35.0% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Rockwall County | 3.13 | 36.8 | 7.5% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 2008 | $2,186 | 46.3% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| Hunt County | 2.81 | 38.1 | 11.0% | 28.7% | 10.6% | 1992 | $1,415 | 23.1% | 86.4% | 6.0% |
| Rains County | 2.57 | 48.1 | 14.5% | 17.4% | 17.6% | 1995 | $989 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 3.2% |
| Camp County | 2.74 | 38.6 | 11.5% | 22.5% | 16.4% | 1985 | $839 | 22.1% | 85.1% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greenlee County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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