Sierra Vista, AZ Profile
Sierra Vista, AZ, population 41,908, is located
in Arizona's Cochise county,
about 58.9 miles from Tucson and 150.8 miles from Chandler.
Through the 90's Sierra Vista's population has grown by about 15%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Sierra Vista has grown by about 11%.
Sierra Vista's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Arizona's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Sierra Vista tend to be lower than Arizona's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 73% |
| African American | 11% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 11% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 32.00 |
| Males | 30.20 |
| Females | 34.00 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 15.00% | | Under 20: | 15.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 17.00% | | 20 to 40: | 15.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 10.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 37,775 | N/A |
| 2001 | 38,278 | 1.33% |
| 2002 | 38,909 | 1.65% |
| 2003 | 39,753 | 2.17% |
| 2004 | 40,772 | 2.56% |
| 2005 | 41,908 | 2.79% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $38,427 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 230 |
| 2002 | 306 |
| 2003 | 293 |
| 2004 | 300 |
| 2005 | 291 |
| 2006 | 251 |
| 2007 | 308 |
| 2008 | 254 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
| Forcible Rape |
4 |
6 |
10 |
8 |
11 |
10 |
20 |
13 |
| Robbery |
18 |
15 |
18 |
22 |
33 |
16 |
19 |
24 |
| Aggravated Assault |
68 |
101 |
88 |
92 |
75 |
82 |
91 |
73 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,631 |
| 2002 | 3,826 |
| 2003 | 4,468 |
| 2004 | 3,639 |
| 2005 | 3,511 |
| 2006 | 4,498 |
| 2007 | 3,784 |
| 2008 | 3,249 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
228 |
187 |
237 |
235 |
240 |
217 |
283 |
261 |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,085 |
1,248 |
1,423 |
1,146 |
1,116 |
1575 |
1230 |
1056 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
106 |
102 |
122 |
111 |
126 |
165 |
131 |
101 |
| Arson |
11 |
12 |
11 |
5 |
9 |
12 |
26 |
13
|
Location
| Elevation | 4,635 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 142.4 Square Miles |
