85546 Safford, AZ is home to approximately 20,594 people and has a population density of 31 people per square mile. The town is located in the northern part of Arizona and sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, riding ATVs and exploring the nearby Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. Safford is also home to many small businesses like La Palma Mexican Restaurant, Hillcrest golf course, Lambert’s Furniture store and Ace Hardware. The area supports several organizations including the Graham County Chamber of Commerce and Graham County Economic Development Council. Local sports teams include the Thatcher Eagles High School football team which plays regularly against rival teams in neighboring towns.
The population in Safford (zip 85546) is 20,594. There are 31 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Safford (zip 85546) is 35.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Safford (zip 85546) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Safford (zip 85546)
- 42.1% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 33.3% are married with children
- 17.4% have children, but are single
Race in Safford (zip 85546)
- 53.2% are White
- 3.0% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 2.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 39.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander