Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Willcox, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,236

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

60.5%1,959

White

35.9%1,163

Two or More

2.9%95

Black

0.4%14

Asian

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.5%208

High School Diploma

24.6%541

Some College (<1 yr)

15.1%331

Some College (1+ yr)

11%241

Associate's Degree

11.3%248

Bachelor's Degree

6.9%152

Master's Degree

0.7%16

Professional Degree

1.5%33

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

80.8%

BA or Higher

9.3%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,000

Median Renti

$885

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.8%607

Renter-Occupied

48.2%565

Total Units

1,444

Homeownership

51.8%

Vacancy Rate

18.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.1%49

$50K–$100K

16.1%98

$100K–$150K

21.4%130

$150K–$200K

41.8%254

$200K–$300K

10.4%63

$300K–$500K

2.1%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

104

$500–$750

132

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

215

Year Built

2010–2019

2.1%31

2000–2009

6%87

1990–1999

9.9%143

1980–1989

25.4%367

1970–1979

23.3%336

1960–1969

15.5%224

1950–1959

10.7%154

1940–1949

2.3%33

1939 or earlier

4.8%69

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.4%661

Utility Gas

42%492

Wood

0.9%11

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,750

Mean Household Incomei

$49,471

Per Capita Incomei

$20,864

Poverty Ratei

18.9%

Unemploymenti

13%

Labor Forcei

1,389

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%104

$10K–$15K

12.9%151

$15K–$20K

5.5%65

$20K–$25K

4.7%55

$25K–$30K

5.8%68

$30K–$35K

3.4%40

$35K–$40K

8.5%100

$40K–$45K

4%47

$45K–$50K

4.8%56

$50K–$60K

7.7%90

$60K–$75K

7.8%92

$75K–$100K

17.5%205

$100K–$125K

4.9%58

$125K–$150K

0.6%7

$150K–$200K

2.9%34

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

36811.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

360

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,208

Avg. Commutei

17.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,208

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

353(14.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured