Graham County GIS Maps
Graham County, Arizona, has 38,533 residents and covers 4,622.7 square miles. The population grew 3.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Graham County is 04009.
Safford is the county's largest population center. Graham County also includes 10 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Graham County Trends
- Population
- 38,533▴
- Median Home Value
- $202,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 7,784▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Graham County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Graham County Population
Graham County had 38,533 residents in 2020. That was 3.5% higher than in 2010. Graham County added 5,044 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 8 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Safford, Willcox and Thatcher.
Population Trend in Graham County AZ
Graham County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Graham County Zip Codes
Graham County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Safford (85546), Willcox (85643) and Thatcher (85552). Safford is the largest zip by population, with about 20,100 residents or 52% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 91% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Graham County AZ
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85546 | Safford | 20,100 | ▴ 2.1% |
| 85643 | Willcox | 8,208 | ▾ -16.3% |
| 85552 | Thatcher | 6,887 | ▴ 10.8% |
| 85543 | Pima | 4,283 | ▴ 12.1% |
| 85542 | Peridot | 3,172 | ▾ -0.8% |
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Graham County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Graham County Demographics
Graham County has a median age of 34.4, which makes the county a little younger than Arizona overall. About 26.5% of residents are under 18, while 14.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.6%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Graham County AZ
Median Age
34.4
Under 18
26.5%
Age 65+
14.3%
Bachelor's+
14.6%
Graham County School Districts
Graham County is served by 5 public school districts with 7,784 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Safford Unified District, Thatcher Unified District and San Carlos Unified District. Those three districts account for about 79% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Graham County AZ
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safford Unified District | 2,874 | 36.9% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Thatcher Unified District | 1,801 | 23.1% | ▾ -1.2% |
| San Carlos Unified District | 1,438 | 18.5% | ▴ 2% |
| Pima Unified District | 1,033 | 13.3% | ▾ -4.4% |
| Fort Thomas Unified District | 638 | 8.2% | ▴ 2.2% |
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Graham County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Graham County Housing & Real Estate
Graham County has a median home value of $202,700 and a median gross rent of $890. About 74% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arizona median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $377,250 and homes spent about 56 days on the market.
Graham County Housing Mix
Graham County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Graham County Housing Trends
Graham County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Graham County, AZ
Graham County has 1,242 business listings across 375 categories. The largest categories in Graham County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (48, 3.9%), Mountain (28, 2.3%), and Landmark And Historical Building (25, 2.0%). The full Graham County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Graham County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Graham County, AZ
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 48 | 3.9% |
| Mountain | 28 | 2.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 25 | 2.0% |
| Structure And Geography | 21 | 1.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 15 | 1.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 14 | 1.1% |
| Elementary School | 14 | 1.1% |
| Real Estate Agents | 14 | 1.1% |
| Auto Repair | 14 | 1.1% |
Graham County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Services | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Safford |
| Rising Sun Btown | Accommodation | Bylas |
| Bylas Fitness Center | Active Life | Graham County |
| Healthsource of Thatcher | Acupuncture | Thatcher |
| LDP Production | Advertising Agency | Safford |
| Goodman Ag - Thatcher | Agricultural Service | Thatcher |
| Ponderosa Aviation | Airlines | Safford |
| Safford Regional Airport | Airport | Safford |
| Safford Bull Sharks | Amateur Sports Team | Safford |
| Air Evac Safford | Ambulance And Ems Services | Safford |
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Graham County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Graham County Basemaps
Graham County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Graham County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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