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Willow Valley

Arizona · 981 residents · 4.936 sq mi
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Willow Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,428. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $266,800. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
981
+68%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
−4%since 2000
from 56.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2636851K2K2K1990201020202024Willow Valley
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,428
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,288
+79%since 2000
from $16,956 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−13%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,800
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
53.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+157%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(524)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(39)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(101)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score12.6%(124)
Diversity Score
13
−27%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Female
38.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Valley, Arizona?

Willow Valley, Arizona has about 981 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willow Valley, Arizona?

The typical household in Willow Valley, Arizona earns about $50,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Valley, Arizona expensive?

In Willow Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $266,800.

How educated are people in Willow Valley, Arizona?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Valley, Arizona?

About 4.6% of people in Willow Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Valley, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Valley, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 577 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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