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Wagon Wheel

Arizona · 1,856 residents · 2.534 sq mi
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Wagon Wheel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,171. Population has grown 27% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $191,000. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,856
+27%since 2019
from 1,461 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
732 / sq mi
+27%since 2019
from 577 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+2%since 2019
from 53.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Wagon Wheel
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,171
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,099 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,699
+27%since 2019
from $24,974 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $166,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $794 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 74.9% in 2019
25.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+17%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,046)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.4%(210)
Diversity Score55.9%(816)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(1,430)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(262)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other3.7%(68)
Diversity Score41.2%(764)
Diversity Score
41
−26%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+41%since 2019
from 22.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Female
52.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wagon Wheel, Arizona?

Wagon Wheel, Arizona has about 1,856 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wagon Wheel, Arizona?

The typical household in Wagon Wheel, Arizona earns about $47,171 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wagon Wheel, Arizona expensive?

In Wagon Wheel, Arizona, the median home is worth about $191,000, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Wagon Wheel, Arizona?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wagon Wheel, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wagon Wheel, Arizona?

About 3.6% of people in Wagon Wheel, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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