Wickenburg is a town located in Maricopa County Arizona. Wickenburg has a 2024 population of 8,331. Wickenburg is currently growing at a rate of 2.56% annually and its population has increased by 11.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,498 in 2020.
The average household income in Wickenburg is $91,347 with a poverty rate of 14.2%. The median age in Wickenburg is 64.4 years: 63.8 years for males, and 64.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wickenburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,301 | 96.07% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 85 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.64% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,825 | 1.95 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 1,995 | 2.45 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 1,671 | 1.2 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Female | 111 | 3.99 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Male | 48 | 2.6 | 100 | 0 |
2.52
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 3.37% |
| Associates Degree | 522 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,012 | 15.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 941 | 14.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,299 | 34.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 180 | 2.72% |
| Some College | 1,442 | 21.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,977 | 5,684 | 1,739 |
| Hispanic | 412 | 307 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 121 | 77 |
| Native American | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 23 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 61.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,667 | $0 | $61,695 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,201 | $69,125 | $55,368 |
| High School Graduate | $45,810 | $50,229 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,672 | $53,313 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,827 | $51,115 | $47,169 |
| Some College | $33,063 | $46,492 | $28,471 |
$50,827
Average Earnings
$51,115
Average Male
$47,169
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.77% of Wickenburg residents speak only English, while 7.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,693 | 874 | 13.06% |
| Multiple | 157 | 77 | 49.04% |
| Hispanic | 635 | 63 | 9.92% |
| Native | 75 | 61 | 81.33% |
| Asian | 49 | 3 | 6.12% |
14.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.49%
Male Poverty Rate
12.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wickenburg is Native, with 81.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wickenburg is Asian, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.7% |
| High School | 7.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 51.61% |
| Female Employed | 9.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,929 | $119,445 |
| Households | $63,301 | $91,347 |
| Married Families | $97,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,973 | $54,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
807
Number of Veterans
785
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 301 |
| Korea | 111 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 391 |
| 65 to 74 | 203 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 758 | 11.68% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 32.54% |
| Black | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
23.43%
Born in Wickenburg
97.16%
Native Born
2.84%
Foreign Born
1.33%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
97.16% of Wickenburg residents were born in the United States, with 23.43% having been born in Arizona. 1.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,373 | 209 | 2.28% |
| 2028 | 9,164 | 208 | 2.32% |
| 2027 | 8,956 | 208 | 2.38% |
| 2026 | 8,748 | 209 | 2.45% |
| 2025 | 8,539 | 208 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | 8,331 | 208 | 2.56% |
| 2023 | 8,123 | 208 | 2.63% |
| 2022 | 7,915 | 278 | 3.64% |
| 2021 | 7,637 | 139 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 7,498 | -622 | -7.66% |
| 2019 | 8,120 | 290 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 7,830 | 367 | 4.92% |
| 2017 | 7,463 | 236 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 7,227 | 199 | 2.83% |
| 2015 | 7,028 | 97 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 6,931 | 81 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 6,850 | 87 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 6,763 | 120 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 6,643 | 91 | 1.39% |
| 2010 | 6,552 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,082 | 567 | 12.56% |
| 1990 | 4,515 | 980 | 27.72% |
| 1980 | 3,535 | 837 | 31.02% |
| 1970 | 2,698 | -6,675 | -71.22% |