Sierra Vista is a city located in Cochise County Arizona. Sierra Vista has a 2024 population of 44,111. Sierra Vista is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,389 in 2020.
The average household income in Sierra Vista is $88,006 with a poverty rate of 10.83%. The median age in Sierra Vista is 37 years: 34.5 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sierra Vista was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,736 | 67.98% |
| Two or more races | 6,891 | 15.24% |
| Black or African American | 3,741 | 8.27% |
| Asian | 1,777 | 3.93% |
| Other race | 1,461 | 3.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 353 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 253 | 0.56% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,382 | 2.35 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Married | 8,744 | 2.95 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 6,903 | 1.22 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Female | 1,921 | 3.35 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 814 | 3.08 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,333 | 4.35% |
| Associates Degree | 3,896 | 12.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,449 | 21.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,905 | 12.75% |
| High School Graduate | 6,452 | 21.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 676 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 7,924 | 25.87% |
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 | 18,608 | 17,720 | 6,929 |
| Hispanic | 6,490 | 5,652 | 1,335 |
| 2+ Races | 3,481 | 3,121 | 899 |
| Black | 2,409 | 2,348 | 1,045 |
| Asian | 1,318 | 1,164 | 667 |
| Other Race | 1,134 | 876 | 176 |
| Islander | 324 | 324 | 15 |
| Native American | 222 | 207 | 71 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,584 | $67,155 | $50,133 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,250 | $98,750 | $62,798 |
| High School Graduate | $30,932 | $34,155 | $26,440 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,884 | $23,421 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,890 | $62,899 | $36,955 |
| Some College | $47,237 | $61,436 | $36,488 |
$49,890
Average Earnings
$62,899
Average Male
$36,955
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.08% of Sierra Vista residents speak only English, while 18.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,938 | 2,320 | 9.69% |
| Hispanic | 10,742 | 1,502 | 13.98% |
| Multiple | 6,654 | 1,026 | 15.42% |
| Asian | 1,707 | 248 | 14.53% |
| Other | 1,382 | 216 | 15.63% |
| Black | 3,572 | 144 | 4.03% |
| Islander | 353 | 29 | 8.22% |
| Native | 240 | 17 | 7.08% |
10.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.59%
Male Poverty Rate
13.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sierra Vista is Other, with 15.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sierra Vista is Black, with 4.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.64% |
| High School | 11.84% |
| Some College | 8.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.04% |
| Female Employed | 6.93% |
| Male Employed | 3.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,754 | $100,820 |
| Households | $70,899 | $88,006 |
| Married Families | $106,315 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,131 | $63,212 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7,540
Number of Veterans
6,240
Male Veterans
1,300
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 3,161 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,925 |
| Vietnam | 1,900 |
| Korea | 297 |
| World War II | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,407 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,742 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,487 |
| 75+ | 1,034 |
| 18 to 34 | 870 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,801 | 26.24% |
| Hispanic | 1,347 | 19.33% |
| Black | 795 | 34.31% |
| 2+ Races | 574 | 14.2% |
| Asian | 213 | 15.86% |
| Native American | 80 | 32.79% |
| Other Race | 62 | 5.32% |
| Islander | 15 | 4.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
25.13%
Born in Sierra Vista
90.59%
Native Born
9.41%
Foreign Born
2.97%
Non Citizen
6.44%
Naturalized
90.59% of Sierra Vista residents were born in the United States, with 25.13% having been born in Arizona. 2.97% 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 | 42,514 | -320 | -0.75% |
| 2028 | 42,834 | -319 | -0.74% |
| 2027 | 43,153 | -319 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 43,472 | -320 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 43,792 | -319 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 44,111 | -320 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 44,431 | -930 | -2.05% |
| 2022 | 45,361 | -308 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 45,669 | 280 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 45,389 | 1,280 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 44,109 | -206 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 44,315 | 1,340 | 3.12% |
| 2017 | 42,975 | -258 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 43,233 | -271 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 43,504 | -184 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 43,688 | -1,498 | -3.32% |
| 2013 | 45,186 | -1,368 | -2.94% |
| 2012 | 46,554 | 243 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 46,311 | 927 | 2.04% |
| 2010 | 45,384 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 37,775 | 4,792 | 14.53% |
| 1990 | 32,983 | 8,046 | 32.27% |
| 1980 | 24,937 | 18,248 | 272.81% |
| 1970 | 6,689 | 3,568 | 114.32% |
| 1960 | 3,121 | -39,393 | -92.66% |