Greenlee County, Arizona is situated in the south-eastern corner of the state, and is home to approximately 9,542 people with a population density of 5.07 people per square mile. The county offers visitors and locals a variety of activities ranging from year-round outdoor recreation, local businesses, and sporting events. Local businesses include the Greenlee County Historical Museum which offers interactive exhibits and art galleries for visitors to explore, plus many shops and restaurants in downtown Clifton. Year-round outdoor recreation includes exploring nearby national parks such as Chiricahua National Monument or kayaking on the Gila River. For sports fans, Greenlee County hosts several racquetball tournaments each year at Clifton’s Racquetball Club as well as high school football games at Morenci High School Stadium. Other demographic organizations include the Greenlee County Chamber of Commerce which provides resources and support to local businesses and promotes economic growth in the community.
The population in Greenlee County is 9,542. There are 5 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Greenlee County is 35.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Greenlee County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Greenlee County
- 51.1% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 33.0% are married with children
- 19.8% have children, but are single
Race in Greenlee County
- 47.6% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 3.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 46.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander