Graham County, Arizona

Graham County
Graham County Courthouse in Safford
Graham County Courthouse in Safford
Map of Arizona highlighting Graham County
Location within the U.S. state of Arizona
Map of the United States highlighting Arizona
Arizona's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°02′N 109°47′W / 33.04°N 109.78°W / 33.04; -109.78
Country United States
State Arizona
FoundedMarch 10, 1881
Named forMount Graham
SeatSafford
Largest citySafford
Area
 • Total4,641 sq mi (12,020 km2)
 • Land4,623 sq mi (11,970 km2)
 • Water19 sq mi (50 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total38,533
 • Estimate 
(2023)
39,525 Increase
 • Density8.3/sq mi (3.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
Congressional districts2nd, 6th
Websitewww.graham.az.gov
The Large Binocular Telescope on the summit ridge of the Pinaleno Mountains, Graham County

Graham County is a county in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,533,[1] making it the third-least populous county in Arizona. The county seat is Safford.[2]

Graham County composes the Safford, Arizona Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The county is home to several organizations including Eastern Arizona College and the Mount Graham International Observatory, which includes one of the world's largest and most powerful telescopes. Graham County is also home to the Arizona Salsa Trail and the annual Salsa Fest.[3]

Graham County contains part of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Arizona Salsa Trail - HOME". Archived from the original on November 14, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2013.