The Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation is dedicated to the economic diversification and enhanced quality-of-life of Southern Gila County. The area has a unique and fascinating history, and a tremendous future—led by professionals and volunteers dedicated to capitalizing upon the region’s advantages as a great place to live, work and play. SGCEDC is led by a sixteen member board and anexecutive director working to implement the corporation’s community and economic development activities. SGCEDC is supported by local city and county government as well as area businesses that are dedicated to the long-term prosperity of the region.
The Economy of Southern Gila County Employment in Southern Gila County has consistently grown over the past 50 years. A key component of the area’s economy is mining—primarily copper with some gems such as peridot and turquoise.
The leading employment sector in southern Gila County is agriculture/forestry/fishing and hunting and mining which employs over 20% of the population. Although employment related directly to mining has declined from previous decades, it remains a vital staple of the local economy. Southern Gila County is home to one of only three smelters in the entire United States. This processing facility is key to the entire copper mining industry in Arizona and the southwest. Services related jobs represent over 50% of the county’s economy. In terms of a percentage increase, the fastest growing sectors of the local economy include agriculture/forestry/fishing, wholesale trade, and education/healthcare/social assistance. Major employers in Southern Gila County include Freeport-McMoRan, Capstone, BHP, Cobre Valley Medical Center, Globe School District and Gila Community College. In total, 19,328 people live in southern Gila County. The City of Globe is the county seat, and the largest city in the county. The City of Globe had a 2012 population estimate of 7,457. The Town of Miami had a 2010 census population of 1,837. The 2012 population estimate for the Town of Winkelman is 348. A primary portion of the San Carlos Apache Reservation is also located in southern Gila County. County History
The county was formed from parts of Maricopa County and Pinal County on February 8, 1881. The boundary was then extended eastward to the San Carlos River by public petition in 1889. The original county seat was the mining community of Globe City, now Globe, Arizona. County Geography Gila County has a total area of 4,795 square miles. The City of Globe is at 3,510 feet above sea level. Geographically, southern Gila County is in the very center of the state of Arizona. Three major travel routes intersect in the heart of southern Gila County, US Hwy 60, US Hwy 70 and US Hwy 77. According to Arizona’s Department of Transportation the Annual Average Daily Traffic Count through Globe on Hwy 60 was over 16,500 in 2009. Climate Southern Gila County has a semi-arid climate, characterized by hot summers and moderate to warm winters. Globe’s arid climate is somewhat tempered by its elevation, leading to slightly cooler temperatures and slightly more precipitation than Phoenix or Yuma. Summers in Globe are hot, with daytime highs generally between 90 °F (32 °C) and 100 °F (38 °C). High temperatures topping 100 °F (38 °C) are not uncommon in July and August for Globe. Summertime lows are generally right around 65 °F (18 °C). Wintertime highs usually average between 55 °F (13 °C) and 65 °F (18 °C), and lows tend to be right at or above freezing (32 °F/0 °C). The all-time highest recorded temperature in Globe is 111 °F (44 °C), and it occurred on both June 27, 1990, and July 29, 1995. The lowest recorded temperature in the city is 12 °F (−11 °C), which occurred the same year the first time the record high was reached—December 23, 1990. Overall, residents and businesses in southern Gila County have the lowest utility bills in the state. The summers are 10 -15 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area desert floor and the winters are milder with temperatures as much as 20 degrees warmer than the mountains and high desert plateau of Arizona.
Southern Gila County by the Numbers
Population 2000-2012 | |||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||
Population (2012) | 19,328 | 309,138,711 | |
Population (2000) | 19,090 | 281,421,906 | |
Age & Gender Distribution 2012 | |||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||
Total Population | 19,328 | 309,138,711 | |
Under 5 years | ˙1,075 | 20,137,884 | |
5 to 9 years | ˙1,178 | 20,311,310 | |
10 to 14 years | 1,098 | 20,647,280 | |
15 to 19 years | 1,446 | 21,930,781 | |
20 to 24 years | ˙998 | 21,775,439 | |
25 to 29 years | ˙873 | 21,107,848 | |
30 to 34 years | 755 | 20,076,442 | |
35 to 39 years | ˙1,174 | 20,090,924 | |
40 to 44 years | 967 | 21,136,581 | |
45 to 49 years | 1,218 | 22,432,320 | |
50 to 54 years | 1,500 | 22,214,659 | |
55 to 59 years | 1,634 | 19,680,816 | |
60 to 64 years | 1,439 | 16,924,986 | |
65 to 69 years | 1,284 | 12,581,125 | |
70 to 74 years | ˙915 | 9,430,936 | |
75 to 79 years | ˙668 | 7,378,592 | |
80 to 84 years | ˙425 | 5,768,656 | |
85 years and over | ˙681 | 5,512,132 | |
Total Female | 9,741 | 157,119,912 | |
Total Male | 9,587 | 152,018,799 |
Employment by Occupation2012 | |||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||
Civilian employed population > 16 years | 7,138 | 141,996,548 | |
Management, professional, & related | 1,883 | 50,976,044 | |
Service | 1,707 | 25,311,187 | |
Sales and office | 1,536 | 35,338,663 | |
Farming, fishing, and forestry | ¨64 | 1,031,520 | |
Construction, extraction, maint., & repair | ˙1,155 | 12,154,742 | |
Production, transportation, & material moving | ˙793 | 17,184,392 | |
Percent of Total | |||
Management, professional, & related | 26.4% | 35.9% | |
Service | 23.9% | 17.8% | |
Sales and office | 21.5% | 24.9% | |
Farming, fishing, and forestry | ¨0.9% | 0.7% | |
Construction, extraction, maint., & repair | ˙16.2% | 8.6% | |
Production, transportation, & material moving | ˙11.1% | 12.1% | |
Employment by Industry 2012 | |||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||
Civilian employed population > 16 years | 7,138 | 141,996,548 | |
Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting, mining | 1,480 | 2,699,250 | |
Construction | ˙319 | 9,221,878 | |
Manufacturing | ˙194 | 15,079,996 | |
Wholesale trade | ¨24 | 4,018,762 | |
Retail trade | ˙739 | 16,422,596 | |
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities | ˙548 | 7,096,633 | |
Information | ¨44 | 3,139,327 | |
Finance and insurance, and real estate | ˙175 | 9,574,851 | |
Prof., scientific, mgmt., admin., & waste mgmt. | ˙371 | 15,141,136 | |
Education, health care, & social assistance | ˙1,642 | 32,513,621 | |
Arts, entertain., rec., accomodation, & food | ˙801 | 13,039,332 | |
Other services, except public administration | ˙236 | 7,027,803 | |
Public administration | ˙565 | 7,021,363 |
Labor Participation Characteristics 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
Population 16 to 64 | 11,663 | 203,138,612 | |||||||||||||||
WEEKS WORKED PER YEAR: | |||||||||||||||||
Worked 50 to 52 weeks | 5,493 | 112,633,322 | |||||||||||||||
Worked 27 to 49 weeks | ˙1,079 | 21,998,929 | |||||||||||||||
Worked 1 to 26 weeks | ˙994 | 19,197,525 | |||||||||||||||
Did not work | 4,097 | 49,308,836 | |||||||||||||||
HOURS WORKED PER WEEK: | |||||||||||||||||
Worked 35 or more hours per week | 6,015 | 117,486,564 | |||||||||||||||
Worked 15 to 34 hours per week | 1,327 | 29,123,421 | |||||||||||||||
Worked 1 to 14 hours per week | ˙224 | 7,219,791 | |||||||||||||||
Did not work | 4,097 | 49,308,836 | |||||||||||||||
Mean usual hours worked for workers | 39.2 | 38.5 | |||||||||||||||
Percent of Total | |||||||||||||||||
WEEKS WORKED PER YEAR: | |||||||||||||||||
Worked 50 to 52 weeks | 47.1% | 55.4% | |||||||||||||||
Worked 27 to 49 weeks | 9.3% | 10.8% | |||||||||||||||
Worked 1 to 26 weeks | ˙8.5% | 9.5% | |||||||||||||||
Did not work | ˙35.1% | 24.3% | |||||||||||||||
HOURS WORKED PER WEEK: | |||||||||||||||||
Worked 35 or more hours per week | 51.6% | 57.8% | |||||||||||||||
Worked 15 to 34 hours per week | 11.4% | 14.3% | |||||||||||||||
Worked 1 to 14 hours per week | 1.9% | 3.6% | |||||||||||||||
Did not work | ˙35.1% | 24.3% | |||||||||||||||
Household Income Distribution 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
Per Capita Income (2012 $s) | $19,679 | $28,051 | |||||||||||||||
Median Household Income^ (2012 $s) | $36,184 | $53,046 | |||||||||||||||
Total Households | 7,368 | 115,226,802 | |||||||||||||||
Less than $10,000 | ˙919 | 8,272,970 | |||||||||||||||
$10,000 to $14,999 | ˙605 | 6,260,673 | |||||||||||||||
$15,000 to $24,999 | ˙1,133 | 12,309,201 | |||||||||||||||
$25,000 to $34,999 | ˙973 | 11,939,777 | |||||||||||||||
$35,000 to $49,999 | ˙887 | 15,779,346 | |||||||||||||||
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,410 | 20,929,952 | |||||||||||||||
$75,000 to $99,999 | ˙783 | 14,110,448 | |||||||||||||||
$100,000 to $149,999 | ˙575 | 14,768,587 | |||||||||||||||
$150,000 to $199,999 | ¨58 | 5,510,639 | |||||||||||||||
$200,000 or more | ¨25 | 5,345,209 | |||||||||||||||
Percent of Total | |||||||||||||||||
Less than $10,000 | ˙12.5% | 7.2% | |||||||||||||||
$10,000 to $14,999 | ˙8.2% | 5.4% | |||||||||||||||
$15,000 to $24,999 | ˙15.4% | 10.7% | |||||||||||||||
$25,000 to $34,999 | ˙13.2% | 10.4% | |||||||||||||||
$35,000 to $49,999 | ˙12.0% | 13.7% | |||||||||||||||
$50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 18.2% | |||||||||||||||
$75,000 to $99,999 | ˙10.6% | 12.2% | |||||||||||||||
$100,000 to $149,999 | ˙7.8% | 12.8% | |||||||||||||||
$150,000 to $199,999 | ¨0.8% | 4.8% | |||||||||||||||
$200,000 or more | ¨0.3% | 4.6% | |||||||||||||||
Number of Households Receiving Earnings, by Source 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
Total households: | 7,368 | 115,226,802 | |||||||||||||||
Labor earnings | 4,619 | 90,674,480 | |||||||||||||||
Social Security (SS) | 3,220 | 32,660,129 | |||||||||||||||
Retirement income | 2,292 | 20,291,143 | |||||||||||||||
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | ˙364 | 5,271,043 | |||||||||||||||
Cash public assistance income | ˙116 | 3,132,921 | |||||||||||||||
Food Stamp/SNAP | ˙1,189 | 13,180,710 | |||||||||||||||
Percent of Total^ | |||||||||||||||||
Labor earnings | 62.7% | 78.7% | |||||||||||||||
Social Security (SS) | 43.7% | 28.3% | |||||||||||||||
Retirement income | 31.1% | 17.6% | |||||||||||||||
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | ˙4.9% | 4.6% | |||||||||||||||
Cash public assistance income | ˙1.6% | 2.7% | |||||||||||||||
Food Stamp/SNAP | ˙16.1% | 11.4% | |||||||||||||||
Mean Annual Household Earnings by Source 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
Mean earnings | $49,728 | $74,373 | |||||||||||||||
Mean Social Security income | $16,026 | $16,727 | |||||||||||||||
Mean retirement income | ˙$19,161 | $23,126 | |||||||||||||||
Mean Supplemental Security Income | ˙$8,519 | $8,912 | |||||||||||||||
Mean cash public assistance income | ¨$5,775 | $3,807 | |||||||||||||||
Educational Attainment 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
Total Population 25 yrs or older | 13,533 | 204,336,017 | |||||||||||||||
No high school degree | 2,263 | 29,179,819 | |||||||||||||||
High school graduate | 11,270 | 175,156,198 | |||||||||||||||
Associates degree | ˙1,047 | 15,736,009 | |||||||||||||||
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 2,048 | 58,205,022 | |||||||||||||||
Bachelor’s degree | 1,132 | 36,529,875 | |||||||||||||||
Graduate or professional | ˙916 | 21,675,147 | |||||||||||||||
Percent of Total | |||||||||||||||||
No high school degree | 16.7% | 14.3% | |||||||||||||||
High school graduate | 83.3% | 85.7% | |||||||||||||||
Associates degree | ˙7.7% | 7.7% | |||||||||||||||
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15.1% | 28.5% | |||||||||||||||
Bachelor’s degree | 8.4% | 17.9% | |||||||||||||||
Graduate or professional | ˙6.8% | 10.6% | |||||||||||||||
Housing Characteristics 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
Total Housing Units | 9,168 | 131,642,457 | |||||||||||||||
Occupied | 7,368 | 115,226,802 | |||||||||||||||
Vacant | 1,800 | 16,415,655 | |||||||||||||||
For rent | ˙193 | 3,294,653 | |||||||||||||||
Rented, not occupied | ¨0 | 601,367 | |||||||||||||||
For sale only | ¨152 | 1,815,473 | |||||||||||||||
Sold, not occupied | ¨9 | 601,171 | |||||||||||||||
For seasonal, recreational, occasional use | ˙624 | 5,014,560 | |||||||||||||||
For migrant workers | ¨0 | 34,579 | |||||||||||||||
Other vacant | ˙822 | 5,053,852 | |||||||||||||||
Year Built | |||||||||||||||||
Built 2005 or later | ¨0 | 382,680 | |||||||||||||||
Built 2000 to 2004 | ˙580 | 18,670,035 | |||||||||||||||
Built 1990 to 1999 | ˙1,091 | 18,378,750 | |||||||||||||||
Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,275 | 18,413,257 | |||||||||||||||
Built 1970 to 1979 | 1,829 | 21,175,542 | |||||||||||||||
Built 1960 to 1969 | ˙1,007 | 14,705,468 | |||||||||||||||
Built 1959 or earlier | 3,386 | 39,916,725 | |||||||||||||||
Median year structure built^ | 1971 | 1975 | |||||||||||||||
Percent of Total | |||||||||||||||||
Occupancy | |||||||||||||||||
Occupied | 80.4% | 87.5% | |||||||||||||||
Vacant | 19.6% | 12.5% | |||||||||||||||
Housing Costs as a Percent of Household Income 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
Globe-Miami CCD, Gila Co, AZ | U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage | 2,683 | 50,671,257 | |||||||||||||||
Monthly cost <15% of household income | ˙699 | 8,867,877 | |||||||||||||||
Monthly cost >30% of household income | ˙750 | 18,547,302 | |||||||||||||||
Specified renter-occupied units | 1,895 | 39,742,141 | |||||||||||||||
Gross rent <15% of household income | ˙296 | 4,301,702 | |||||||||||||||
Gross rent >30% of household income | ˙999 | 19,122,981 | |||||||||||||||
Median monthly mortgage cost^ | $890 | $1,559 | |||||||||||||||
Median gross rent^ | $673 | $889 | |||||||||||||||
Percent of Total | |||||||||||||||||
Monthly cost <15% of household income | ˙26.1% | 17.5% | |||||||||||||||
Monthly cost >30% of household income | ˙28.0% | 36.6% | |||||||||||||||
Gross rent <15% of household income | ˙15.6% | 10.8% | |||||||||||||||
Gross rent >30% of household income | ˙52.7% | 48.1% | |||||||||||||||
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Commerce. 2013. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Office, Washington, D.C. | |||||||||||||||||
*The data in these tables are calculated by ACS using annual surveys conducted during 2008-2012 and are representative of average characteristics during this period.