Census ACS · #722 μSA
Safford Metro Area
The Safford, Az Micropolitan Statistical Area has 38,860 residents. The median household income is $67,326 and the median home value is $202,700.
38,860
Population
8
People / sq mi
$67,326
Median Income
$202,700
Median Home Value
The Safford CBSA covers 4,622 sq mi of land at 8.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.8% |
Economy & Income
$67,326
Median Household Income
$26,094
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$202,700
Median Home Value
$890
Median Rent
73.5%
Homeownership
Education
84.2%
High School+
14.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
4.6%
Work From Home
24.0 min
Avg Commute
26.8%
Foreign Born
Safford spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Safford, Az Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 38,860 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #722 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Safford metro area is $67,326, with a per capita income of $26,094.
The Safford, Az CBSA spans the state of Arizona.
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Data for the Safford, Az CBSA (40940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.