Unified School District · AZ
Safford Unified District
Safford Unified District is a unified school district in Arizona with a community population of 17,974. The median household income is $60,223 and the median age is 33.9.
17,974
Population
43
People / sq mi
$60,223
Median Income
33.9
Median Age
Safford Unified District covers 422 sq mi of land at 42.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 43.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
Economy & Income
$60,223
Median Household Income
$25,896
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$206,300
Median Home Value
$1,028
Median Rent
75.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.3%
High School+
14.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Safford Unified District serves a community with a population of 17,974 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arizona.
The median household income in Safford Unified District is $60,223, with a per capita income of $25,896. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Safford Unified District is 64.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 43.2% Asian, and 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Safford Unified District, 86.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Safford Unified District is $206,300, with a median rent of $1,028. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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Data for Safford Unified District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0407240).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.