Population 14,550 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sierra Vista Southeast
Household size in Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Sierra Vista Southeast has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.72, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Sierra Vista Southeast skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.5, mirroring the country.
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 Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sierra Vista Southeast: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Sierra Vista Southeast has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arizona cities.
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 Sierra Vista Southeast
Renters in Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.3% of households in Sierra Vista Southeast rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Sierra Vista Southeast than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Sierra Vista Southeast has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $965 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,018 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $929 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,254 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$289 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in Sierra Vista Southeast runs $1,254 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $289 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Sierra Vista Southeast
Bachelor's degrees in Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.7% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Sierra Vista Southeast as nationally: 36.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sierra Vista Southeast: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Sierra Vista Southeast
| Period | Sierra Vista Southeast | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Sierra Vista Southeast than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Sierra Vista Southeast compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 2.48 | 48.9 | 5.5% | 14.3% | 7.6% | 1995 | $1,254 | 36.2% | 94.6% | 7.0% |
| Nicksville | 2.34 | 54.7 | 4.5% | 13.9% | 12.2% | 1998 | $1,162 | 28.3% | 96.4% | 15.0% |
| Village Meadows | 2.54 | 39.2 | 7.6% | 14.4% | 8.4% | 2007 | $1,437 | 45.9% | 99.3% | 3.2% |
| Sierra Vista | 2.26 | 44.7 | 11.4% | 34.5% | 9.0% | 1990 | $1,188 | 32.9% | 92.9% | 5.3% |
| Miracle Valley | 2.57 | 49.4 | 3.7% | 0.3% | 12.2% | 2002 | $1,091 | 42.3% | 94.8% | 5.3% |
| Hereford | 2.55 | 54.4 | 7.9% | 5.3% | 14.3% | 1995 | $1,076 | 37.2% | 92.5% | 6.3% |
| Palominas | 2.46 | 58.4 | 7.9% | 7.2% | 19.2% | 1994 | $1,037 | 36.5% | 92.5% | 5.6% |
| Fort Huachuca | 3.36 | 25.1 | 12.4% | 99.7% | 9.6% | 2000 | $1,650 | 49.1% | 99.9% | 1.9% |
| Don Luis | 2.23 | 52.5 | 12.2% | 29.6% | 12.0% | 1969 | $803 | 23.5% | 89.8% | 8.9% |
| Naco | 2.30 | 44.0 | 20.1% | 26.5% | 11.6% | 1961 | $724 | 16.3% | 86.2% | 15.5% |
| Bisbee | 1.98 | 54.3 | 11.1% | 26.8% | 16.1% | 1953 | $812 | 28.3% | 89.8% | 9.6% |
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 Sierra Vista Southeast. 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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