Population 7,006 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wickenburg
Household size in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Wickenburg is a place of small households, averaging 2.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.06, as it has nationally. Only eight of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.1 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.6 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.7 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 60.5 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.4 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 60.5, Wickenburg is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 51.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in Wickenburg, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wickenburg
Renters in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wickenburg is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (47.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 8.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Wickenburg: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Wickenburg has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $672 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $660 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $690 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,238 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$566 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wickenburg costs $1,238 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $566 a month since 2006–10, up 84%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wickenburg
Bachelor's degrees in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Wickenburg as nationally: 33.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wickenburg: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 13.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wickenburg
| Period | Wickenburg | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wickenburg has been strong: just 0.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Arizona city with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wickenburg compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg | 2.01 | 60.5 | 4.5% | 21.3% | 12.3% | 1990 | $1,238 | 33.8% | 94.8% | 0.5% |
| Octave | 1.69 | 67.3 | 0.9% | 3.0% | 33.7% | 2015 | $1,093 | 38.9% | 97.5% | 0.0% |
| Morristown | 2.48 | 49.9 | 5.8% | 16.6% | 15.4% | 1999 | $1,336 | 26.6% | 94.8% | 2.7% |
| Circle City | 2.47 | 54.4 | 5.9% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 1999 | $1,339 | 23.1% | 95.5% | 4.8% |
| Aguila | 2.35 | 61.9 | 2.0% | 10.0% | 9.2% | 2001 | $1,701 | 36.9% | 93.8% | 1.2% |
| Gladden | 2.31 | 61.6 | 2.2% | 10.0% | 10.4% | 2000 | $1,655 | 36.4% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Black Canyon City | 2.06 | 60.5 | 2.4% | 8.4% | 13.3% | 1993 | $1,348 | 15.2% | 76.4% | 11.7% |
| Anthem | 2.73 | 43.8 | 12.0% | 17.3% | 8.6% | 2005 | $2,447 | 46.9% | 97.1% | 3.9% |
| New River | 2.71 | 48.4 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2003 | $2,248 | 34.2% | 95.3% | 2.4% |
| Wenden | 1.70 | 63.3 | 10.9% | 5.5% | 27.2% | 1982 | $806 | 14.9% | 92.0% | 4.2% |
| Carefree | 1.96 | 65.1 | 2.2% | 9.3% | 18.6% | 1993 | $1,597 | 61.8% | 98.6% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wickenburg. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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