Greenlee County, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Greenlee County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,326 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.0 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.35% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,444 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Greenlee County grew by 22.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 9,452 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Greenlee County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Greenlee County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,575 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.59% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Greenlee County is about 2% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Greenlee County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $200,003 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $570 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.8% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Greenlee County is about 29.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $570 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Greenlee County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 111 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Greenlee County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.4 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.7 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 111 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,450 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 0.7% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 251 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arizona:
La Paz County (8.9 min), Gila County (13.0 min), Greenlee County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Pinal County (31.1 min), Maricopa County (23.2 min), Pima County (22.3 min).
The average commute time in Greenlee County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Greenlee County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Greenlee County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arizona:
Coconino County (0.3), Pima County (0.3), Maricopa County (0.3).
Lowest:
La Paz County (0.2), Apache County (0.2), Yuma County (0.2).
Health
Greenlee County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Greenlee County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.4% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arizona:
Greenlee County (0.8), Coconino County (0.8), Maricopa County (0.8).
Lowest:
Apache County (0.8), La Paz County (0.8), Navajo County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greenlee County, Arizona.
What is the population of Greenlee County, Arizona?
The population of Greenlee County, Arizona is 9,326, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Greenlee County, Arizona?
The population density of Greenlee County, Arizona is 5.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Greenlee County, Arizona?
The median household income in Greenlee County, Arizona is $75,575, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Greenlee County, Arizona?
The median home price in Greenlee County, Arizona is $200,003, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenlee County, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Greenlee County, Arizona is 3.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.