Tombstone, AZ is a small town located in Cochise County with a population of 978 people. With a population density of 142 people per square mile, Tombstone is one of the most densely populated towns in Arizona. The town is known for its historical landmarks like Schieffelin Hall, Big Nose Kate’s Saloon, and the Bird Cage Theatre as well as numerous other buildings that showcase the history of the Old West. The town also offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities to take part in including mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, and recreational shooting. For those looking to shop local, there are plenty of businesses such as Whiskey Row Trading Company and Tombstone Mercantile that provide locally produced goods. There are also plenty of organizations like the Tombstone Cowboys Association and Tombstone Lions Club that bring together locals in various events and activities. Tombstone is also home to several sporting events throughout the year including bull riding competitions at Big Nose Kates Saloon and rodeos at the Cochise County Fairgrounds.
The population in Tombstone is 978. There are 106 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tombstone is 60.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tombstone is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tombstone
- 58.6% are married
- 14.8% are divorced
- 19.5% are married with children
- 28.1% have children, but are single
Race in Tombstone
- 70.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 25.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander