This was 11.1 percent lower than the state average of 39.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,707.
86.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Safford city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 767 | 13.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,050 | 18.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 387 | 6.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 805 | 13.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,163 | 20 |
Associate's degree | 653 | 11.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 756 | 13 |
Master's degree | 192 | 3.3 |
Professional school degree | 29 | 0.5 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |