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Wheatfields

Arizona · 329 residents · 8.063 sq mi
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Wheatfields has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,172. Population has fallen 20% since 2023, a loss of 80 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
−20%since 2023
from 409 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 51 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
−23%since 2023
from 58.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
271446622797973201020202024Wheatfields
2024329
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,172
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,909 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,254
+3%since 2023
from $37,043 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−7%since 2023
from 0.442 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing37.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.4%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(116)
Asian1.2%(4)
Other1.5%(5)
Diversity Score61.4%(202)
Diversity Score
61
+298%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.8 min
−22%since 2023
from 54.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
38.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
Female
55.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheatfields, Arizona?

Wheatfields, Arizona has about 329 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheatfields, Arizona?

The typical household in Wheatfields, Arizona earns about $71,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Wheatfields, Arizona?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wheatfields, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatfields, Arizona?

About 13.1% of people in Wheatfields, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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