Demographics & Workforce
The following tables detail the labor statistics and other relevant data that showcase the workforce throughout Southern Arizona.
1 MM+
Tucson MSA Population (Census Bureau, 2019)
Employment status
| County | Employment* | Labor Force | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise | 34,300 | 51,754 | 6.5% |
| Pima | 374,500 | 495,938 | 7.2% |
| Pinal | 62,300 | 193,450 | 6.9% |
| Santa Cruz | 12,825 | 19,599 | 10.8% |
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, February 2021
*Nonfarm employment – not seasonally adjusted
Employment by Occupation
| Occupation Type | Pima County (Metro Tucson) | Pinal County | Cochise County | Santa Cruz County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25,900 | 3,600 | 600 | |
| Mining and Construction | 19,200 | 3,975 | 1,700 | |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 60,100 | 10,750 | 5,700 | 5,700 |
| Information | 5,800 | 600 | 400 | |
| Financial Activities | 18,300 | 1,450 | 1,300 | |
| Professional & Business Services | 52,200 | 7,025 | 3,900 | |
| Education & Health Services | 67,500 | 6,450 | 4,700 | |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 44,700 | 6,875 | 3,500 | |
| Other Services | 13,100 | 1,725 | 700 | |
| Government | 81,400 | 20,250 | 10,700 | 3,700 |
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, February 2019
Veteran Statistics
| County | Total # of Veterans | % age 18-34 | % age 35-54 | % age 55-64 | % age 65-75 | % over 75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima | 84,865 | 9.3% | 21.8% | 17.0% | 26.4% | 25.5% |
| Pinal | 35,116 | 8.0% | 21.4% | 14.2% | 31.6% | 24.8% |
| Cochise | 18,217 | 8.4% | 26.2% | 19.9% | 24.7% | 20.9% |
| Santa Cruz | 1,715 | 2.8% | 27.2% | 16.2% | 22.3% | 31.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 – 2019 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates
Estimated Earnings by Occupation
| Occupation Type | Pima County (Metro Tucson) |
Pinal County | Cochise County | Santa Cruz County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture & Engineering | $90,580 | $75,180 | $92,010 | $70,370 |
| Management | $79,440 | $89,310 | $90,630 | $76,970 |
| Computer & Mathematical | $76,720 | $80,750 | $87,860 | $55,790 |
| Healthcare Practitioners & Technical | $66,340 | $69,940 | $61,300 | $66,120 |
| Legal | $61,120 | $81,470 | $56,690 | $75,680 |
| Business & Financial Operations | $59,010 | $61,910 | $73,880 | $59,740 |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | $51,490 | $58,680 | $72,530 | $46,100 |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | $47,740 | $42,450 | $42,640 | $43,570 |
| Protective Service | $42,120 | $40,450 | $52,420 | $43,790 |
| Education, Training & Library | $39,620 | $41,790 | $36,750 | $38,380 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media | $39,240 | $44,460 | $47,030 | $36,850 |
| Community & Social Service | $37,680 | $39,960 | $38,400 | $38,670 |
| Construction & Extraction | $37,340 | $41,050 | $38,180 | $46,410 |
| Production | $34,720 | $32,800 | $33,920 | $41,690 |
| Office & Administrative Support | $31,020 | $34,940 | 30,630 | $31,220 |
| Healthcare Support | $28,750 | $69,690 | $29,150 | $30,880 |
| Transportation & Material Moving | $27,590 | $31,840 | $26,780 | $29,840 |
| Sales and Related | $24,200 | $27,290 | $24,040 | $23,920 |
| Building/Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance | $24,010 | $43,320 | $23,040 | $23,770 |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | $23,200 | $22,730 | $25,530 | $31,290 |
| Personal Care & Service | $22,500 | $23,490 | $22,990 | $23,000 |
| Food Preparation & Service Related | $21,220 | $21,950 | $21,820 | $20,820 |
Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2017
NAICS Code Employment per County
| NAICS Category | Pima County (Metro Tucson) |
Pinal County | Cochise County | Santa Cruz County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 63,211 | 18,099 | 5,383 | 1,617 |
| Retail Trade | 49,902 | 16,557 | 4,736 | 2,921 |
| Education Services | 44,884 | 11,944 | 4,274 | 1,839 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 37,669 | 10,417 | 4,123 | 1,074 |
| Manufacturing | 28,731 | 13,214 | 1,671 | 1,023 |
| Construction | 26,949 | 8,599 | 2,293 | 1,033 |
| Administration and Support for Waste Management | 26,574 | 7,569 | 1,827 | 719 |
| Professional, Scientific & Tech Services | 25,885 | 6,143 | 3,322 | 492 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 22,757 | 5,827 | 1,729 | 275 |
| Finance & Insurance | 14,753 | 6,039 | 929 | 424 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 14,343 | 5,331 | 1,262 | 1,203 |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 11,960 | 4,615 | 470 | 233 |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 9,864 | 2,900 | 684 | 448 |
| Wholesale Trade | 7,497 | 2,514 | 565 | 1,593 |
| Information | 6,816 | 2,359 | 637 | 119 |
| Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction | 3,458 | 1,771 | 288 | 141 |
| Utilities | 3,258 | 1,726 | 510 | 138 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 1,697 | 2,995 | 1,399 | 331 |
| Management of Companies & Enterprises | 256 | 180 | 8 | 21 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 – 2016 American Community Surveys 5-year Estimates
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Susan Dumon | Vice President, Economic Development
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Daniela Gallagher | Vice President, Economic Development
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