Bisbee, Arizona
Bisbee: City in and county seat of Cochise County, Arizona, United States
About
Bisbee is a city located in the county of Cochise in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,575. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,154 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Bisbee
| Population : | 5,154 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Cochise County |
| Postal code : | 85603 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 520 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.98% |
| Altitude : | 5,538 feet / 1688 meters |
| Capital city : | Bisbee is capital of Cochise County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:14:39 (23rd November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -8.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bisbee is located at 31°26'53"N 109°55'42"W (31.4481500, -109.9284100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bisbee decreased by 8.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,575 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,586 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,530 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,381 | -2.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,316 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,216 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,221 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,193 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,196 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,225 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,154 | -1.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 87,931 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 76,132 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 89,334 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 76,238 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 69.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 51.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 31.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,276 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
Bisbee zip code is 85603.
County name: Cochise, County
fips: 04003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $215,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,386 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $398 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,185 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 26,067 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 82,728 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 114,716 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,904 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,360,858 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,390 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,825 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,671 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,759 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,373 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,950 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,388 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,131 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 323 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,254 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,672.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 45.60 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 61,601 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $146,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,159 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $348 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $783 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 337 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 50,163 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 173,384 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 408,886 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 140,955 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,267,266 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,594 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,260 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,819 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,136 |
| 2019 total employment : | 26,186 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 988,710 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 5.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 6,885 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,545 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,768 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,403 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,751 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,263 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,316 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,462 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 21.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6,165.69 |
Other Places in Bisbee
1 Bisbee City Hall
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2 Bisbee City Attorney
118 Arizona St, Bisbee, AZ 85603, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Bisbee City Mayor
118 Arizona St, Bisbee, AZ 85603, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Bisbee City Office
478 N Dart Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Bisbee (22)
People born in Bisbee, including science fiction writer Jack Williamson, politician and businessman Lewis Williams Douglas, actor Earl Hindman, .
List
- Lloyd Hughes (American actor (1897-1958)) he was born in 21/10/1897
- Kenneth W. Dyal (American politician (1910-1978)) he was born in 09/07/1910
- Alice Notley (American poet) she was born in 08/11/1945
- Clarence Maddern (American baseball player) he was born in 26/09/1921
- Delphine Walsh (American dancer) she was born in 01/01/1907
- M. J. Frankovich (American film producer) he was born in 29/09/1909
- Miguel Méndez (American writer and educator) he was born in 15/06/1930
- Mitch Hoopes (American football player (1953-2020)) he was born in 08/07/1953
- Patrociño Barela (wood carver) he was born in 01/01/1900
- William Milam (American diplomat) he was born in 24/07/1936
- Gib Dawson (American football player) he was born in 27/08/1930
- Hadley Hicks (American football coach) he was born in 01/01/1935
- Ben Chase (American football player (1923-1998)) he was born in 18/03/1923
- John E. Pickering he was born in 27/04/1918
- Leonard Goldstein he was born in 28/05/1903
- Jowsu Breise (American Clinician, Interventionist) he was born in 07/08/1977
- Betty Bayse (baseball player (1931-1992)) she was born in 01/04/1931
- Donald Kenney (American politician) he was born in 09/08/1938
Schools in Bisbee
College & universities near Bisbee, AZ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104425 | Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista (AZ) | 85635-2317 |
| 487296 | University of Arizona-Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista (AZ) | 85635 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bisbee, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN | Benson | 105 E. 4th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Bisbee
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Queen Post Office | Bisbee (AZ) | 85603 |
| Bisb Post Office | Bisbee (AZ) | 85603 |
| Na Post Office | Naco (AZ) | 85620 |
| Hereford Post Office | Hereford (AZ) | 85615 |
| Mc Neal Post Office | Mc Neal (AZ) | 85617 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bisbee , North Dakota human settlement in Towner County, North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 120 people.
Other cities in Cochise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cochise County , AZ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | 43,948 | A city in Cochise County, Arizona. |
| Douglas | 16,458 | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Benson | 4,890 | City in Arizona |
| Willcox | 3,508 | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Whetstone | 2,617 | Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona |
| Pirtleville | 1,744 | Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona |
| Huachuca City | 1,734 | Town of the United States |
| Tombstone | 1,310 | City in Arizona, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Bisbee distances to largest Arizona cities
