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Willcox

Arizona · 3,213 residents · 6.624 sq mi
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Willcox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,400. Households here earn about 43% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,213
−14%since 2000
from 3,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,334 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,684
+50%since 2000
from $11,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37%(1,190)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino57.9%(1,859)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other2.2%(71)
Diversity Score64.4%(2,070)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willcox, Arizona?

Willcox, Arizona has about 3,213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willcox, Arizona?

The typical household in Willcox, Arizona earns about $35,000 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Willcox, Arizona?

About 7.9% 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 17.3% 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 91 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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