Willcox, Arizona Population 2022
Willcox is a city located in Cochise County Arizona. Willcox has a 2020 population of 3,560. Willcox is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually but its population has decreased by -5.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,762 in 2010.
The average household income in Willcox is $48,398 with a poverty rate of 17.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $597 per month, and the median house value is $71,400. The median age in Willcox is 30.2 years, 30.3 years for males, and 30 years for females.
Willcox Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willcoxwas:
- White: 84.97%
- Two or more races: 5.96%
- Other race: 4.11%
- Native American: 2.82%
- Black or African American: 1.48%
- Asian: 0.40%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.26%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,980 | 84.97% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 1.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 99 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.26% |
| Some Other Race | 144 | 4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 209 | 5.96% |
Willcox Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,176 | 2.96 | 55.6 |
| Married | 540 | 4.32 | 73.9 |
| Male | 70 | 2.5 | 47.1 |
| Female | 124 | 3.89 | 6.5 |
| Non Family | 442 | 1.11 | 48.4 |
3.95
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 2.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 366 | 16.85% |
| High School Graduate | 855 | 39.36% |
| Some College | 457 | 21.04% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 12.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 3.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 3.96% |
Willcox Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 111 | 100 | 35 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 87 | 16 |
| White | 980 | 873 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 1,099 | 801 | 75 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | |
| Native American | 82 | 63 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Willcox Language by Age
Willcox Language
54.90% of Willcox residents speak only English, while 45.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.13% of the population.
Willcox Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,157 | 175 | 15.13% |
| Asian | 14 | 1 | 7.14% |
| Other | 69 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 2,231 | 426 | 19.09% |
| Multiple | 209 | 2 | 0.96% |
17.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.49%
Male Poverty Rate
16.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Willcox
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willcox is White, with 15.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willcox is Multiple, with 0.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.23%.
Willcox Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Willcox Married by Age and Sex
Willcox Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Willcox Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 15.49% |
| Native American | 17 | 17.17% |
| Islander | 5 | 55.56% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6.90% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 7.98% |
Willcox Veterans by Education
12.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.28%
Born in Willcox
92.16%
Native Born
7.84%
Foreign Born
6.24%
Non Citizen
1.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.16% of Willcox residents were born in the United States, with 59.28% having been born in Arizona. 6.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,568 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 3,243 | 675 | 2.36% |
| 1990 | 3,122 | -121 | -0.38% |
| 2000 | 3,733 | 611 | 1.80% |
| 2010 | 3,762 | 29 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 3,768 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 3,712 | -56 | -1.49% |
| 2013 | 3,653 | -59 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 3,612 | -41 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 3,570 | -42 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 3,509 | -61 | -1.71% |
| 2017 | 3,505 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 3,524 | 19 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 3,533 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 3,542 | 9 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 3,551 | 9 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 3,560 | 9 | 0.25% |