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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wickenburg

Arizona · 5,082 residents · 26.512 sq mi
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Wickenburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,716. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $112,900. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,082
+13%since 1990
from 4,515 in 1990
1990 – 2025
192 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 170 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 48.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Wickenburg
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,716
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,572 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,772
+50%since 1990
from $13,169 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$511
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
64.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
35.1% rent
3.6
−6%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,332)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(261)
Asian1.1%(51)
Diversity Score21.7%(980)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(4,360)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino11%(560)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score26.5%(1,349)
27
+22%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wickenburg, Arizona?

Wickenburg, Arizona has about 5,082 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wickenburg, Arizona?

The typical household in Wickenburg, Arizona earns about $31,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wickenburg, Arizona expensive?

In Wickenburg, Arizona, the median home is worth about $112,900, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Wickenburg, Arizona?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wickenburg, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wickenburg, Arizona?

About 11.4% of people in Wickenburg, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wickenburg, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Wickenburg, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 567 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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