Wickes is a town located in Polk County Arkansas. Wickes has a 2024 population of 659. Wickes is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 3.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 634 in 2020.
The average household income in Wickes is $56,445 with a poverty rate of 35.67%. The median age in Wickes is 25.4 years: 23.6 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wickes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 573 | 65.94% |
| Other race | 251 | 28.88% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 5.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 279 | 3.11 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 137 | 4.1 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 110 | 1.07 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Female | 28 | 6 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 4 | 5.25 | 100 | 0 |
4.43
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 14.45% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 0.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 5.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 4.82% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 38.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 14.45% |
| Some College | 93 | 21.33% |
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 | 234 | 190 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 192 | 110 | 21 |
| Other Race | 103 | 42 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 12 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 10.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $0 | $53,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,681 | $0 | $19,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,636 | $26,250 | $29,091 |
| Overall | $24,630 | $24,226 | $26,042 |
| Some College | $24,423 | $24,135 | $0 |
$24,630
Average Earnings
$24,226
Average Male
$26,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.6% of Wickes residents speak only English, while 57.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 529 | 280 | 52.93% |
| Other | 251 | 157 | 62.55% |
| White | 326 | 30 | 9.2% |
35.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.02%
Male Poverty Rate
37.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wickes is Other, with 62.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wickes is White, with 9.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.09% |
| Some College | 14.58% |
| High School | 5.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 32.14% |
| Male Employed | 16.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,938 | $76,257 |
| Households | $28,688 | $56,445 |
| Married Families | $53,015 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,817 | $26,006 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 12.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
56.62%
Born in Wickes
74.91%
Native Born
25.09%
Foreign Born
19.33%
Non Citizen
5.75%
Naturalized
74.91% of Wickes residents were born in the United States, with 56.62% having been born in Arkansas. 19.33% 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 | 691 | 7 | 1.02% |
| 2028 | 684 | 6 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 678 | 6 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 672 | 7 | 1.05% |
| 2025 | 665 | 6 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 659 | 6 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 653 | 8 | 1.24% |
| 2022 | 645 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 643 | 9 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 634 | -114 | -15.24% |
| 2019 | 748 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 749 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 750 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 747 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 746 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 746 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 748 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 747 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 752 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 756 | 0 | 0% |