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Willcox

Arizona · 3,189 residents (2025 est.) · 6.624 sq mi
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Willcox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,929. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,500. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,222
−14%since 2000
from 3,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,189 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Willcox
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,929
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,334 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,902
+85%since 2000
from $11,815 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−3%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+54%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(2,031)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(1,557)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(2,352)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(1,209)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino58.7%(1,890)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other2.7%(87)
Diversity Score64.3%(2,071)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 56.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 42.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willcox, Arizona?

Willcox, Arizona has about 3,222 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willcox, Arizona?

The typical household in Willcox, Arizona earns about $43,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willcox, Arizona expensive?

In Willcox, Arizona, the median home is worth about $158,500, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Willcox, Arizona?

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

What is the poverty rate in Willcox, Arizona?

About 19.3% of people in Willcox, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willcox, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Willcox, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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