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Willow Valley

Arizona · 981 residents · 4.94 sq mi
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Willow Valley is a city of 981 people in Arizona. The median age is 53.8, about 15 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 10% of adults. Owners hold 91% of the housing stock. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 396 people. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

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

981
+68%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2024
199 / sq mi
+91%since 2009
from 104 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
53.8
−4%since 2000
from 56.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.94 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2636851K2K2K19902000201020202024Willow Valley
2024981
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(32)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(62)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145%(49)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346%(59)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.6%(143)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(123)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.5%(172)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7424.5%(240)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(70)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$50,428
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$266,800
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
90.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
9.2% rent
53.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.09 people
−14%since 2010
from 2.44 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
25.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
5.3
+84%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(524)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(39)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(6)
13
+104%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(27)
Ancestry
German27.8%(273)
Irish14.1%(138)
English13.8%(135)
Swedish8.8%(86)
Italian8.7%(85)
French5.1%(50)
American2.9%(28)
Norwegian2.3%(23)
Welsh1.2%(12)
Dutch0.8%(8)
Polish0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
69.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
15.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
14.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
33.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
40.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
20.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
51.5%
+51.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

61.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
38.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
9.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2013
from 27.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
76.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.5%(160)
Married40.6%(200)
Widowed4.1%(20)
Divorced22.9%(113)
Women 15+
Never married6.4%(22)
Married71.9%(248)
Widowed11.3%(39)
Divorced10.4%(36)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2013
from 27.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
25.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
31.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
30.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
36.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
61.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era61.5%(32)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 52 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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