Bisbee is a city located in Cochise County Arizona. Bisbee has a 2024 population of 5,018. It is also the county seat of Cochise County. Bisbee is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,921 in 2020.
The average household income in Bisbee is $56,495 with a poverty rate of 20.22%. The median age in Bisbee is 60 years: 54.6 years for males, and 62.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bisbee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,846 | 77.35% |
| Two or more races | 779 | 15.67% |
| Other race | 187 | 3.76% |
| Native American | 88 | 1.77% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 1.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,602 | 1.78 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Non Family | 1,656 | 1.12 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 727 | 3.02 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Female | 194 | 2.64 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 25 | 3.04 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
76.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 293 | 6.98% |
| Associates Degree | 511 | 12.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 868 | 20.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 549 | 13.07% |
| High School Graduate | 656 | 15.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 4.36% |
| Some College | 1,139 | 27.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,024 | 2,892 | 1,139 |
| Hispanic | 1,012 | 674 | 243 |
| 2+ Races | 575 | 373 | 156 |
| Other Race | 146 | 89 | 0 |
| Black | 43 | 43 | 10 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,044 | $0 | $20,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,641 | $66,484 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $21,917 | $21,917 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,719 | $33,438 | $2,788 |
| Overall | $29,473 | $30,400 | $26,250 |
| Some College | $32,532 | $33,333 | $30,764 |
$29,473
Average Earnings
$30,400
Average Male
$26,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.35% of Bisbee residents speak only English, while 19.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,219 | 575 | 17.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,261 | 343 | 27.2% |
| Multiple | 750 | 203 | 27.07% |
| Other | 161 | 19 | 11.8% |
| Native | 88 | 8 | 9.09% |
20.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.88%
Male Poverty Rate
22.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bisbee is Hispanic, with 27.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bisbee is Native, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.55% |
| High School | 30.91% |
| Some College | 19.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84.85% |
| Male Employed | 10.69% |
| Female Employed | 10.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,357 | $83,019 |
| Households | $43,512 | $56,495 |
| Married Families | $76,654 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,218 | $41,337 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
610
Number of Veterans
584
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 312 |
| First Gulf War | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 214 |
| 75+ | 163 |
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 558 | 15.93% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 7.04% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 5.93% |
| Other Race | 12 | 7.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.7%
Labor Force Participation
37%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.23%
Born in Bisbee
93.08%
Native Born
6.92%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
5.25%
Naturalized
93.08% of Bisbee residents were born in the United States, with 38.23% having been born in Arizona. 1.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,139 | 24 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 5,115 | 24 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 5,091 | 25 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 5,066 | 24 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 5,042 | 24 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 5,018 | 24 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 4,994 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 5,000 | 42 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 4,958 | 37 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 4,921 | -312 | -5.96% |
| 2019 | 5,233 | 33 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 5,200 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 5,197 | -30 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 5,227 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 5,221 | -99 | -1.86% |
| 2014 | 5,320 | -64 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 5,384 | -149 | -2.69% |
| 2012 | 5,533 | -55 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 5,588 | -24 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 5,612 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,090 | -198 | -3.15% |
| 1990 | 6,288 | -866 | -12.11% |
| 1980 | 7,154 | -1,174 | -14.1% |
| 1970 | 8,328 | -1,586 | -16% |
| 1960 | 9,914 | 6,113 | 160.83% |
| 1950 | 3,801 | -2,052 | -35.06% |
| 1940 | 5,853 | -2,170 | -27.05% |
| 1930 | 8,023 | -1,182 | -12.84% |
| 1920 | 9,205 | 186 | 2.06% |
| 1910 | 9,019 | 3,880 | 75.5% |