Cochise County, Arizona
Cochise County: county in Arizona, United States
About
Cochise County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, the population was 131,346 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 127,450 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bisbee. The county was created 145 years ago in 1880.
County Snapshot
Cochise County at a glance
Cochise County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Arizona counties
15
Open related pagesLargest city
Sierra VistaPopulation 43,948
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Cochise County
| Population | 127,450 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arizona (United States) |
| Area | 16107 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.8796,-109.7511 |
| Named for | Cochise |
| Altitude | 4,252 feet / 1296 meters |
| Capital | Bisbee |
| Establishment | January 01, 1881 |
| Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Local time | 17:33:04 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 43℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Cochise County is located at 31°52'46"N 109°45'4"W (31.8795700, -109.7511400). It has 6 neighbors: Agua Prieta, Hidalgo County, Graham County, Greenlee County, Pima County and Santa Cruz County.
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The largest city of Cochise County is Sierra Vista with a population of 43,948. Other cities include, Douglas population 16,458, Bisbee population 5,154, Benson population 4,890 and Willcox population 3,508. See all Cochise County cities & populated places.
Cochise County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cochise County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | 43,948 | A city in Cochise County, Arizona. |
| Douglas | 16,458 | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Bisbee | 5,154 | City in and county seat of Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Benson | 4,890 | City in Arizona |
| Willcox | 3,508 | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Whetstone | 2,617 | Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona |
| Pirtleville | 1,744 | Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona |
| Huachuca City | 1,734 | Town of the United States |
| Tombstone | 1,310 | City in Arizona, USA |
Weather
Clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 2 to 12 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cochise County
Official Website- Bisbee
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cochise County decreased by 3.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 131,346 | - | census |
| 2011 | 133,097 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 132,017 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 129,578 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 127,314 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 126,454 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 125,686 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 124,864 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 126,411 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 125,922 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 127,450 | 1.2% | estimation process |
People born in Cochise County (2)
People born in Cochise County, including soccer goalkeeper Luis Robles, communist Charles Cornell, .
More notable people
Arizona Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 4,579,081 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
| Pima County | 1,061,175 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Tucson | 553,571 | The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area. |
| Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
| Pinal County | 480,828 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Chandler | 265,398 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. |
| Glendale | 255,307 | The second most populous city in Arizona. |
| Yavapai County | 240,226 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Yuma County | 217,824 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Mohave County | 217,206 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe | 200,402 | The third most populous city in Arizona. |
| Peoria | 179,872 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |