44-716: Chiricahua National Forest was established as the Chiricahua Forest Reserve in Cochise County, Arizona by the United States General Land Office on July 1, 1902, with 169,600 acres (686 km). After the transfer of federal forests to the U.S. Forest Service in 1905, it became a national forest on March 4, 1907. On July 1, 1908, it absorbed Peloncillo National Forest , including lands in Hidalgo County, New Mexico . On July 1, 1917, Chiricahua
88-477: A Republican-leaning county. However, in 1964, it rejected Arizona's native son Barry Goldwater by seven points, who won statewide by one point. However, despite the county's Republican lean, Democrats would not win 40% of the vote only twice - in 1972, when George McGovern lost in a 49-state landslide and due to a balloting error in the county, the Socialist Workers Party came a distant third with 18% of
132-681: A heavy military presence. In the United States House of Representatives, the county is mostly part of Arizona's 6th congressional district , which is represented by Republican Juan Ciscomani . In the Arizona Legislature, the county is part of the 19th district and is represented by Republican David Gowan in the State Senate and Republicans Gail Griffin and Lupe Diaz in the State House of Representatives. This district also includes
176-403: A household in the county was $ 32,105, and the median income for a family was $ 38,005. Males had a median income of $ 30,533 versus $ 22,252 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,988. About 13.5% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. In 2000, the largest denominational group
220-442: A household in the county was $ 36,758, and the median income for a family was $ 44,446. Males had a median income of $ 32,156 versus $ 24,959 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,785. About 10.5% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over. The United States Office of Management and Budget has designated Pima County as
264-462: Is a county in the south central region of the U.S. state of Arizona . As of the 2020 census , the population was 1,043,433, making it Arizona's second-most populous county. The county seat is Tucson , where most of the population is centered. The county is named after the Pima Native Americans , also known as Tohono O'odham , who are indigenous to this area. Pima County includes
308-560: Is a county in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona . It is named after Cochise , a Chiricahua Apache who was a key war leader during the Apache Wars . The population was 125,447 at the 2020 census . The county seat is Bisbee and the most populous city is Sierra Vista . Cochise County includes the Sierra Vista - Douglas , Arizona Metropolitan Statistical Area . The county borders southwestern New Mexico and
352-537: Is based on the 2010 census of Cochise County. † county seat School districts include: Unified: Secondary: Elementary: The Rucker Elementary School district, in 2002, operated no schools and sent its elementary students to the Elfrida district. The Rucker district had a bus driver and an administrator as employees. The residents liked the arrangement as they could pay less tax. Pima County, Arizona Pima County ( / ˈ p iː m ə / PEE -mə )
396-401: Is located on the U.S. Army installation Fort Huachuca in the city of Sierra Vista. The airport has three runways and one helipad. It is mostly used for military aviation for the surrounding military base. There are no commercial flights out of Cochise County; the nearest commercial airport is at Tucson , approximately 70 miles from Sierra Vista . The population ranking of the following table
440-772: The 53rd most populous combined statistical area and the 59th most populous primary statistical area of the United States as of July 1, 2012. Pima County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who set ordinances and run services for the areas that do not fall within any city or town's jurisdiction. In Arizona, counties are creatures of the state, and do not have charters of their own. The county Board of Supervisors acts under powers delegated by state law, mainly related to minor ordinances and revenue collection. With few exceptions, these powers are narrowly construed. The state legislature devotes considerable time to local matters, with legislative approval required for many of
484-699: The Chiricahua Apache war chief Cochise . The county seat was Tombstone until 1929 when it moved to Bisbee . Notable men who once held the position of County Sheriff were Johnny Behan , who served as the first sheriff of the new county, and who was one of the main characters during the events leading to and following the gunfight at the O.K. Corral . Later, in 1886, Texas John Slaughter became sheriff. Lawman Jeff Milton and lawman/ outlaw Burt Alvord both served as deputies under Slaughter. A syndicated television series which aired from 1956 to 1958, The Sheriff of Cochise starring John Bromfield ,
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#1733084759760528-510: The census of 2000, there were 117,755 people, 43,893 households, and 30,768 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7.3 people/km ). There were 51,126 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 76.7% White , 4.5% Black or African American , 1.2% Native American , 1.7% Asian , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 12.1% from other races , and 3.7% from two or more races. 30.7% of
572-510: The census of 2000, there were 843,746 people, 332,350 households, and 212,039 families living in the county. The population density was 92 people per square mile (36 people/km ). There were 366,737 housing units at an average density of 40 units per square mile (15 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 75.1% White , 3.0% Black or African American , 3.2% Native American , 2.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 13.3% from other races , and 3.2% from two or more races. 29.3% of
616-558: The census of 2010, there were 980,263 people, 388,660 households, and 243,167 families living in the county. The population density was 106.7 inhabitants per square mile (41.2 inhabitants/km ). There were 440,909 housing units at an average density of 48.0 units per square mile (18.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 74.3% white, 3.5% black or African American, 3.3% American Indian, 2.6% Asian, 0.2% Pacific islander, 12.3% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 34.6% of
660-593: The Guachuca Mountains of Pima ( Tohono O'odham ) lands and later part of the mission routes north, but was actually occupied by the Sobaipuri descendants of the Hohokam . They found a large Pueblo (described as a small city) between modern Benson and Whetstone , and several smaller satellite villages and smaller pueblos including ones on Fort Huachuca, Huachuca City and North Eastern Fry. About 1657 Father Kino visited
704-487: The Republican nominee by large margins in every other election since 1968, except for 1996 and 1976 when Clinton and Jimmy Carter each lost only narrowly. Although the county includes the relatively liberal town of Bisbee , as well as the city of Douglas which has a large Latino population, this is outweighed by the heavily Republican tilt of the more populous Sierra Vista , which is adjacent to Fort Huachuca and thus has
748-691: The Sobaipuris just before the Apache forced most from the valley, as they were struggling to survive due to increasing Chiricahua Apache attacks as they moved into the area of Texas Canyon of the Dragoon Mountains . In 1775, Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate was founded on the west bank of the San Pedro River to protect the natives as well as the Spanish settlers who supplied the mission stations. The presidio
792-475: The Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area. The United States Census Bureau ranked the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area as the 53rd most populous metropolitan statistical area of the United States as of July 1, 2012. The Office of Management and Budget has further designated the Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area as a component of the more extensive Tucson-Nogales, AZ Combined Statistical Area ,
836-623: The capital of the Tohono O'odham Nation, and Ajo in the county's far western region. Pima County, one of the four original counties in Arizona, was created by the 1st Arizona Territorial Legislature with land acquired through the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico in 1853. The original county consisted of all of Arizona Territory east of longitude 113° 20' and south of the Gila River . Soon thereafter,
880-610: The counties of Cochise , Graham and Santa Cruz were carved from the original Pima County. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 9,189 square miles (23,800 km ), of which 9,187 square miles (23,790 km ) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km ) (0.02%) is water. The Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan (SDCP) is Pima County's plan for desert conservation. The SDCP addresses natural and cultural resources, ranches, endangered species compliance and wildlife corridors. As of
924-415: The county has a total area of 6,219 square miles (16,110 km ), of which 6,166 square miles (15,970 km ) is land and 53 square miles (140 km ) (0.9%) is water. Cochise County is close to the size of the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. As of the census of 2010, there were 131,346 people, 50,865 households, and 33,653 families residing in the county. The population density
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#1733084759760968-557: The county jail, provides coroner service, and patrols the unincorporated parts of Pima County. It is the seventh largest sheriff's department in the nation. Incorporated towns within the county with municipal police departments are Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, and Sahuarita. Being home to a major population center and a major research university, Pima County is one of the most reliably Democratic counties in Arizona. After voting Democratic through 1930s and 1940s, it swung Republican following major population increase after World War II, becoming
1012-415: The county population lies in and around the city of Tucson , filling much of the eastern part of the county with urban development. As Arizona's second-largest city, Tucson is a major commercial and academic center. Other urban areas include the Tucson suburbs of Marana , Oro Valley , Sahuarita , South Tucson , and Green Valley . The rest of the county is sparsely populated; the largest towns are Sells ,
1056-568: The delivery of a host of municipal services, from roads to parks and libraries and law enforcement, board members also are responsible for approving the county budget. Elected to four-year terms, board members also set the amount of taxes to be levied. Along with the Board of Supervisors the Arizona State Constitution allows for 7 other county elected officials. The Pima County Sheriff's Department provides court protection, administers
1100-470: The entirety of Greenlee County , as well as portions of Pima County , Graham County , and Santa Cruz County . Bisbee Municipal Airport is owned by the City of Bisbee and located five nautical miles (9 km) southeast of its central business district Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (IATA: FHU, ICAO: KFHU, FAA LID: FHU), a joint-use civil-military airport which shares facilities with Libby Army Airfield,
1144-715: The entirety of the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area , and it is the third largest metropolitan area in the Southwestern United States . Pima County contains parts of the Tohono O'odham Nation , as well as all of the San Xavier Indian Reservation , the Pascua Yaqui Indian Reservation , Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument , Ironwood Forest National Monument and Saguaro National Park . The vast majority of
1188-464: The first Republican since Bob Dole in 1996 to fail to win 40% of the county's vote. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Pima County. † county seat School districts with territory in the county, no matter how slight (even if the schools and administration are in other counties), include: Unified: Elementary: Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind
1232-468: The most basic local issues. The Pima County Board of Supervisors is responsible for steering public policy in the region. The five-member board provides direction to the County Administrator, Jan Lesher, and the county's various departments as they work to ensure safe communities, nurture economic development, sustainably manage natural resources and protect public health. In addition to overseeing
1276-654: The northwestern Mexican state of Sonora . In 1528, Spanish explorers Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca , Estevanico , and Fray Marcos de Niza survived a shipwreck off the Texas coast. Captured by Native Americans, they spent eight years finding their way back to Mexico City, via the San Pedro Valley . Their journals, maps, and stories led to the Cibola, seven cities of gold myth. The Expedition of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado in 1539 using it as his route north through what they called
1320-424: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.8% reported speaking Spanish at home. There were 332,350 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who
1364-449: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.4% reported speaking Spanish at home, while 1.3% speak German . There were 43,893 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who
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1408-410: The population. The largest ancestry groups were: Of the 388,660 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.4% were non-families, and 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age
1452-407: The population. The largest ancestry groups were: Of the 50,865 households, 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.8% were non-families, and 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age
1496-399: The vote; and in 1980, when Jimmy Carter , being largely insensitive to Western states' issues, also lost many votes to independent John B. Anderson . Following Bill Clinton's plurality victory by 12 points in 1992, all Democrats since 1996 have won the county by a majority and no Republican has come closer than six points in recapturing the county. In both 2016 and 2020, Donald Trump became
1540-416: Was 21.3 inhabitants per square mile (8.2 inhabitants/km ). There were 59,041 housing units at an average density of 9.6 units per square mile (3.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 78.5% white, 4.2% black or African American, 1.9% Asian, 1.2% American Indian, 0.3% Pacific islander, 9.9% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 32.4% of
1584-403: Was 37.7 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 45,521 and the median income for a family was $ 57,377. Males had a median income of $ 42,313 versus $ 33,487 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 25,093. About 11.2% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over. As of
1628-406: Was 39.7 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 44,876 and the median income for a family was $ 53,077. Males had a median income of $ 42,164 versus $ 31,019 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 23,010. About 11.8% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over. As of
1672-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.06. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males. The median income for
1716-454: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 101.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.20 males. The median income for
1760-765: Was absorbed by Coronado National Forest and the name was discontinued. The forest included part of the Chiricahua Mountains , one of the Madrean Sky Islands . A portion of the national forest lands were transferred to the National Park Service with the establishment of Chiricahua National Monument in 1924. The remaining lands are presently administered by the Douglas Ranger District of Coronado. Cochise County, Arizona Cochise County ( / k oʊ ˈ tʃ iː s / koh- CHEESS )
1804-552: Was chronically short on provisions due to raids, however, and lacked personnel to adequately patrol the eastern route due to wars with France and England, so the main route north shifted west to the Santa Cruz valley , farther from the range of the Chiricahua Apache who almost exclusively controlled the area by 1821. Cochise County was created on February 1, 1881, out of the eastern portion of Pima County . It took its name from
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1848-479: Was filmed on location in Cochise County. The Jimmy Stewart movie Broken Arrow and subsequent television show of the same name starring John Lupton , which also aired from 1956 to 1958, were set in Cochise County but filmed at other locations. J.A. Jance 's Joanna Brady mystery series takes place in Cochise County, where Brady is sheriff. Beginning in the late 1950s, the small community of Miracle Valley
1892-516: Was the Catholics (with 25,837 adherents) and Evangelical Protestants (with 12,548 adherents). The largest religious bodies were The Catholic Church (with 25,837 members) and The Southern Baptist Convention (with 5,999 members). Cochise County leans strongly towards the Republican Party in presidential elections. Although Bill Clinton carried the county narrowly in 1992, it has supported
1936-471: Was the site of a series of bible colleges and similar religious organizations, founded by television evangelist A. A. Allen . In 1982, Miracle Valley and neighboring Palominas were the site of a series of escalating conflicts between a newly arrived black religious community and the county sheriff and deputies that culminated in the Miracle Valley shootout . According to the United States Census Bureau ,
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