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Wickenburg

Arizona · 7,474 residents · 26.512 sq mi
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Wickenburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,898. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,000. With a median age of 61.6, 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 61.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,474
+47%since 2000
from 5,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.6
+27%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Wickenburg
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,898
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,716 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,388
+104%since 2000
from $19,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+28%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(4,360)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino11%(560)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(1,349)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(6,055)
Black0.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino13%(971)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other6%(445)
Diversity Score42.5%(3,175)
Diversity Score
42
+60%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 43.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wickenburg, Arizona?

Wickenburg, Arizona has about 7,474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wickenburg, Arizona?

The typical household in Wickenburg, Arizona earns about $52,898 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 $241,000, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Wickenburg, Arizona?

About 30.2% 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 13.7% 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 2,959 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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