Greenlee County, Arizona Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in Arizona

The population of Greenlee County, Arizona is 9,452 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in Arizona. The median household income is $75,239, the median home value is $136,300, and the median age is 36.1.

The population of Greenlee County has grown 12.8% since 2010 (8,342 → 9,410), a +0.86% annualized rate.

Greenlee County within Arizona · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

9,452

Population

+0.86%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$75,239

Median Income

$136,300

Median Home Value

Greenlee County covers 1,843 sq mi of land at 5.1 people per square mile.

About Greenlee County, AZ

Greenlee County is a county in Arizona with a population of 9,452. It ranks #15 among counties in Arizona by population. The median age is 36.1, younger than the national median. The population is 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

The median household income in Greenlee County is $75,239, near the US median of $74,580. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $136,300, with monthly rent averaging $570. The homeownership rate of 55.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Greenlee County reflects 20.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 0.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.0 minutes each way.

Greenlee County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Greenlee County had a population of 8,342 in 2010 and 9,410 in 2024, a 12.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,642 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.88%.

9,410

Population (2024)

8,342

Population (2010)

9,642

Peak (2016)

0.88%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	8,342	-	-	estimate
2011	8,587	+245	+2.94%	estimate
2012	8,764	+177	+2.06%	estimate
2013	8,918	+154	+1.76%	estimate
2014	9,356	+438	+4.91%	estimate
2015	9,587	+231	+2.47%	estimate
2016	9,642	+55	+0.57%	estimate
2017	9,451	-191	-1.98%	estimate
2018	9,424	-27	-0.29%	estimate
2019	9,467	+43	+0.46%	estimate
2020	9,531	+64	+0.68%	estimate
2021	9,401	-130	-1.36%	estimate
2022	9,321	-80	-0.85%	estimate
2023	9,383	+62	+0.67%	estimate
2024	9,410	+27	+0.29%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.7%
Black or African American	1.5%
Asian	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.1

Median Age

47.7%

Female

52.3%

Male

13.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.5%

5–9

9.2%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

7.3%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

12.2%

35–44

15.5%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

7.6%

60–64

3.5%

65–74

9.6%

75–84

3.4%

85+

0.9%

Children (under 15): 23.0% · Seniors (65+): 13.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$75,239$-1,633 vs state
Mean household income	$84,558
Per-capita income	$32,028
Poverty rate	8.3%-0.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	57.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

39.9%

Professional & business services

20.5%

Education & health care

7.6%

Construction

6.8%

Finance & real estate

5.2%

Public administration

5.1%

Manufacturing

3.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.1%

The largest employment sector in Greenlee County is agriculture, accounting for 39.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

3.5%

Carpool

80.1%

Public transit

0.7%

Work from home

20.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$136,300$-222,600 vs state

Median home value

$570

Median rent

55.8%

Homeownership rate

4,422

Total housing units

77.9%

Occupied

22.1%

Vacant

44.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

97.4%

With health insurance

96.4%

With broadband internet

33.7%

Foreign-born

7.5%

Veterans (18+)

13.5%

With a disability

80.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.1%

High School+

20.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greenlee County, Arizona has a population of 9,452 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in Arizona. Population density is 5 people per square mile.

The population of Greenlee County has grown 12.8% since 2010 (8,342 → 9,410), a +0.86% annualized rate.

The median household income in Greenlee County, Arizona is $75,239, with mean (average) household income of $84,558 and per-capita income of $32,028. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Greenlee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4.7%), Black or African American (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Greenlee County, Arizona is 36.1 years. Residents are 47.7% female and 52.3% male.

The median home value in Greenlee County is $136,300 and median monthly rent is $570. 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,422 total housing units, 22.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Greenlee County, Arizona is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 39.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Phoenix is among the largest cities associated with Greenlee County, Arizona, with a population of 1,624,832.