Willcox is a city located in Cochise County Arizona. Willcox has a 2024 population of 3,193. Willcox is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,227 in 2020.
The average household income in Willcox is $49,211 with a poverty rate of 18.92%. The median age in Willcox is 30.8 years: 30.6 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willcox was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,111 | 65.32% |
| Two or more races | 605 | 18.72% |
| Other race | 343 | 10.61% |
| Native American | 116 | 3.59% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,109 | 2.89 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Non Family | 468 | 1.14 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Married | 360 | 4.78 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Female | 234 | 3.55 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 47 | 2.66 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
4.05
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
47.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 311 | 14.49% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 11.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 6.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 3.12% |
| High School Graduate | 839 | 39.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 3.54% |
| Some College | 469 | 21.85% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,137 | 824 | 61 |
| White | 865 | 807 | 121 |
| 2+ Races | 301 | 240 | 16 |
| Other Race | 246 | 192 | 32 |
| Native American | 91 | 45 | 0 |
| Black | 32 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,000 | $41,205 | $29,602 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,875 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,665 | $25,781 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,108 | $25,490 | $29,615 |
| Overall | $26,953 | $25,596 | $28,990 |
| Some College | $26,863 | $24,089 | $30,698 |
$26,953
Average Earnings
$25,596
Average Male
$28,990
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.61% of Willcox residents speak only English, while 36.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,920 | 483 | 25.16% |
| White | 1,122 | 124 | 11.05% |
| Multiple | 605 | 120 | 19.83% |
| Other | 335 | 65 | 19.4% |
18.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.71%
Male Poverty Rate
23.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willcox is Hispanic, with 25.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willcox is White, with 11.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.53% |
| Some College | 13.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.67% |
| Female Employed | 16.31% |
| Male Employed | 7.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,507 | $58,978 |
| Households | $40,884 | $49,211 |
| Married Families | $61,149 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,796 | $35,146 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
333
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 76 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 17.71% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 9.49% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 8.51% |
| Other Race | 32 | 10.92% |
| Native American | 8 | 6.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
16.8%
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
64.08%
Born in Willcox
89.88%
Native Born
10.12%
Foreign Born
8.04%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
89.88% of Willcox residents were born in the United States, with 64.08% having been born in Arizona. 8.04% 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 | 3,151 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 3,160 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 3,168 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 3,176 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 3,185 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 3,193 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 3,202 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 3,217 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 3,221 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 3,227 | -295 | -8.38% |
| 2019 | 3,522 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 3,509 | 18 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 3,491 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 3,495 | -63 | -1.77% |
| 2015 | 3,558 | -40 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 3,598 | -40 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 3,638 | -58 | -1.57% |
| 2012 | 3,696 | -54 | -1.44% |
| 2011 | 3,750 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 3,744 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,733 | 611 | 19.57% |
| 1990 | 3,122 | -121 | -3.73% |
| 1980 | 3,243 | 675 | 26.29% |
| 1970 | 2,568 | -583 | -18.5% |