Asset inventory
Willcox, Arizona
A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
Economic development support
People of Willcox, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2024: 3,271
- 2030: 3,238
- 2040: 3,149
- 2050: 3,069
- 2060: 3,036
Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 241 (7.5%)
- 5 to 9: 244 (7.6%)
- 10 to 14: 232 (7.2%)
- 15 to 19: 248 (7.7%)
- 20 to 24: 192 (6.0%)
- 25 to 29: 250 (7.8%)
- 30 to 34: 202 (6.3%)
- 35 to 39: 183 (5.7%)
- 40 to 44: 156 (4.9%)
- 45 to 49: 184 (5.7%)
- 50 to 54: 180 (5.6%)
- 55 to 59: 191 (5.9%)
- 60 to 64: 187 (5.8%)
- 65 to 69: 185 (5.8%)
- 70 to 74: 138 (4.3%)
- 75 to 79: 91
- Under 5: 241 (7.5%)
- 5 to 9: 244 (7.6%)
- 10 to 14: 232 (7.2%)
- 15 to 19: 248 (7.7%)
- 20 to 24: 192 (6.0%)
- 25 to 29: 250 (7.8%)
- 30 to 34: 202 (6.3%)
- 35 to 39: 183 (5.7%)
- 40 to 44: 156 (4.9%)
- 45 to 49: 184 (5.7%)
- 50 to 54: 180 (5.6%)
- 55 to 59: 191 (5.9%)
- 60 to 64: 187 (5.8%)
- 65 to 69: 185 (5.8%)
- 70 to 74: 138 (4.3%)
- 75 to 79: 91 (2.8%)
- 80 to 84: 63 (2.0%)
- 85 and over: 46 (1.4%)
- Median age (years): 34.9
- 16 years and over: 2,447 (76.2%)
- 18 years and over: 2,340 (72.8%)
- 21 years and over: 2,196 (68.3%)
- 62 and over: 634 (19.7%)
- 65 and over: 523 (16.3%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 1,650 (51.4%)
- Black or African American: 29 (0.9%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 67 (2.1%)
- Asian: 30 (0.9%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 6 (0.2%)
- Some other race: 627 (19.5%)
- Two or more races: 804 (25.0%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 1,859 (57.9%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- English only: 1,926 (62.5%)
- Language other than English: 1,158 (37.5%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 364 (11.8%)
- Spanish: 1,149 (37.3%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 359 (11.6%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Labor market & workforce
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian labor force: 1,397
- Employed: 1,288
- Unemployed: 109
- Unemployment rate: 7.8%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2024)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 332 (27.5%)
- Service: 222 (18.4%)
- Sales & office: 323 (26.7%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 152 (12.6%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 179 (14.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Workforce (by industry)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 116 (9.6%)
- Construction: 83 (6.9%)
- Manufacturing: 72 (6.0%)
- Wholesale trade: 11 (0.9%)
- Retail trade: 109 (9.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 80 (6.6%)
- Information: 27 (2.2%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 28 (2.3%)
- Professional, scientific, managemen
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 116 (9.6%)
- Construction: 83 (6.9%)
- Manufacturing: 72 (6.0%)
- Wholesale trade: 11 (0.9%)
- Retail trade: 109 (9.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 80 (6.6%)
- Information: 27 (2.2%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 28 (2.3%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 146 (12.1%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 316 (26.2%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 99 (8.2%)
- Other services (except public administration): 71 (5.9%)
- Public administration: 50 (4.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
17.1 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $40,750
- Median family income: $55,170
- Per capita income: $20,864
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 19.0%
- Families: 18.5%
- Children (under 18): 21.0%
- Seniors (65+): 14.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Willcox education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 165 (7.5%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 256 (11.7%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 749 (34.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 572 (26.1%)
- Associate’s degree: 248 (11.3%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 152 (6.9%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 53 (2.4%)
- High school graduate or higher: 1,774 (80.8%)
- Bachelor’
- Less than 9th grade: 165 (7.5%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 256 (11.7%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 749 (34.1%)
- Some college (no degree): 572 (26.1%)
- Associate’s degree: 248 (11.3%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 152 (6.9%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 53 (2.4%)
- High school graduate or higher: 1,774 (80.8%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 205 (9.3%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 0
- Kindergarten: 11
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 263
- High school (grades 9-12): 299
- College or graduate school: 51
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Health care
Willcox housing, real estate & development
Housing units
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 1,512
- Occupied housing units: 1,268 (83.9%)
- Vacant housing units: 244 (16.1%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 5.4%
- Rental vacancy rate: 10.2%
- Owner-occupied: 707 (55.8%)
- Renter-occupied: 561 (44.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Housing affordability
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $155,000
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,139*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 86 (30.1%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $885
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 295 (56.2%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Transportation & shipping
Distance & routes from Willcox to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Willcox to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Willcox to major metro markets
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Willcox to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Willcox to major metro markets
Airports & rail
Distance & routes from Willcox to major metro markets
Airports & rail
Commercial airports
General aviation
Rail
Utilities & telecommunications
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity
Natural gas, water, wastewater
Telecom
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Financial services
Banks & credit unions in Willcox
Lodging & meeting space
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