Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista: A city in Cochise County, Arizona. It is located in the Sierra Vista Mountains in the southeastern part of the state. Sierra Vista is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sierra Vista Historical Society and the Sierra Vista Municipal Center.
About
Sierra Vista is a city located in the county of Cochise in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 43,888. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43,948 inhabitants.
The city was created 68 years ago in 1955.
Quick Facts about Sierra Vista
| Population : | 43,948 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Cochise County |
| Postal code : | 85600–85699 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 520 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.17% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.83% |
| Altitude : | 4,633 feet / 1412 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1956 (68 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:02:39 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 0.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sierra Vista is located at 31°33'16"N 110°18'13"W (31.5545400, -110.3036900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sierra Vista
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Demographics
The population of Sierra Vista increased by 0.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 43,888 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,324 | 5.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,545 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 45,174 | -3.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,670 | -3.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,480 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,201 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,963 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,308 | 3.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43,045 | -2.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,948 | 2.05% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,339 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,034 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,684 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,031 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 1.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 7.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 42.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 56.1% |
| White only, percent : | 95.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,105 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
Sierra Vista zip code is 85635.
County name: Cochise, County
fips: 04003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $507,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,051 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $633 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,300 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,542 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 1.86 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 123,068 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,071 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,796 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 195,309 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,459 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,470 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $47,509 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,189 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 911 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 863 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 127 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,873 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 190 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,817 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 524.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.14 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $100,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $966 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $306 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $612 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,993 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,740 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,580 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 183,705 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,637 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,514 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,788 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 30.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,465 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 556 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 622 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,176 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,285 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,741.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.98 |
People born in Sierra Vista (8)
People born in Sierra Vista, including women basketball player Nicole Powell, mixed martial artist Don Frye, Armless aviator Jessica Cox, .
List
- Dani Siciliano (musician) she was born in 01/01/2000
- S. G. Browne (American humorist) he was born in 20/12/1965
- Laurence Gibson (American-football player (1991-)) he was born in 19/03/1991
- Adam Saathoff (American sports shooter) he was born in 25/05/1975
- Russ Klabough (US association football player) he was born in 11/05/1990
Schools in Sierra Vista
College & universities near Sierra Vista, 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 (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sierra Vista, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN | Benson | 105 E. 4th Street | RAIL |
| TUS | Tucson | 400 North Toole Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Sierra Vista
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Post Office | Sierra Vista (AZ) | 85635 |
Other cities in Cochise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cochise County , AZ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 16,458 | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Bisbee | 5,154 | City in and county seat of 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
Sierra Vista distances to largest Arizona cities
