Willcox CCD, Cochise County, Arizona Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Willcox CCD, Arizona, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Willcox CCD, Arizona. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Willcox CCD, Arizona. The estimated population of Willcox CCD, Arizona is 9,125 people, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look at the total population in Willcox CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,125
-4.97% -4.77%
2020
9,602
-3.07% -
2019
9,906
+2.13%
-
2018
9,699
+1.22%
-
2017
9,582
- -

Population of Willcox CCD, Arizona by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
54.6%
49.7%
+9.86%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%
Native
0.6%
0.9%
-33.33%
Hispanic
42%
47.4%
-11.39%
Asian
0.5%
0.1%
+400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.3%
+33.33%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.4%
+14.29%
Other
0.1%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Willcox CCD, Arizona by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +0.74% 41.3 +6.44% 40.7 -0.49%
2020 40.5 +2.27% 38.8 +0.26% 40.9 +1.24%
2019 39.6 -5.71% 38.7 -7.42% 40.4 -4.49%
2018 42 -4.98% 41.8 -1.42% 42.3 -8.04%
2017 44.2 - 42.4 - 46 -

The median age of Willcox CCD, Arizona gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 764 -16.36% 545 -17.05% 605 403
10 to 19 501 -24.23% 670 -2.49% 386 649
20 to 29 474 +48.95% 437 +24.28% 750 545
30 to 39 501 +22.34% 637 -38.12% 615 422
40 to 49 358 -6.91% 391 +32.52% 303 530
50 to 59 610 -6.74% 685 -34.36% 547 475
60 to 69 729 -5.33% 809 -10.56% 682 724
70+ 677 +30% 794 -24.21% 877 612

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Willcox CCD, Arizona is $46,825.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Willcox CCD.

  • Under 25
    $65,893.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,576.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,379.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,287.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Willcox CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Willcox CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Willcox CCD, Arizona is currently $60,056.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.60% of households in Willcox CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Willcox CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Willcox CCD is $25,336.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Willcox CCD by the total population of Willcox CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Willcox CCD, Arizona, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Willcox CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.59%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Willcox CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Willcox CCD over the age of 16 is 7,551.

Of those people, a total of 52.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Willcox CCD is 48.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 469 31.60% 8.10%
20 to 24 years 500 74.40% 19.60%
25 to 29 years 795 76.50% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 504 72.20% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 1,038 91.00% 11.10%
45 to 54 years 768 73.40% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 582 59.60% 8.10%
60 to 64 years 751 41.70% 4.80%
65 to 74 years 1,372 19.80% 6.30%
75 years and over 772 8.20% 20.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Willcox CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,051 50.60% 8.20%
Black or African American 44 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 159 50.90% 19.80%
Asian 52 21.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 33 100.00% 0.00%
Other 274 51.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 938 66.50% 6.10%
Hispanic or Latino 2,891 67.00% 7.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,352 43.60% 8.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Willcox CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Willcox CCD is 3,692, with median earnings of $32,337.00.

Women in Willcox CCD, Arizona earning approximately 82.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,692 $32,337.00
Male 2,195 $34,884.00
Female 1,497 $28,914.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 334 $47,237.00
Business and Financial 62 $32,344.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $88,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $64,583.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 200 $37,946.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 57 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $27,054.00
Healthcare Support 153 $41,007.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $42,500.00
Law Enforcement 97 $61,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 237 $14,193.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 182 $24,583.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00
Sales 238 $25,694.00
Office and Administrative Support 592 $27,386.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 249 $31,529.00
Construction and Extraction 261 $35,815.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 156 $37,083.00
Production 304 $36,528.00
Transportation and Material Moving 199 $43,194.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 211 $89,432.00 123 $45,154.00
Business and Financial 28 $96,750.00 34 $31,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $88,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $37,206.00 170 $38,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $0.00 25 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $36,806.00 40 $25,893.00
Healthcare Support 79 $68,071.00 74 $40,278.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $42,500.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $117,688.00 34 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 150 $14,167.00 87 $20,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $24,051.00 103 $25,457.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Sales 112 $26,296.00 126 $19,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 113 $31,691.00 479 $26,080.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 214 $31,995.00 35 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 234 $35,109.00 27 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 156 $37,083.00 0 $0.00
Production 266 $38,250.00 38 $21,786.00
Transportation and Material Moving 177 $56,875.00 22 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,699 households in Willcox CCD, with an average household size of 2.46 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,349 families in Willcox CCD with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,846 238 265 1,350
Average Household Size 3.23 2.83 3.51 1.14
Total Families 1,846 238 265 0
Average Household Size 3.18 2.68 3.46 0

Poverty

Of the 2,349 families in Willcox CCD, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Willcox CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,929 housing units in Willcox CCD, Arizona.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,699 75.05%
Vacant 1,230 24.95%

17.81% of the total 4,929 housing units in Willcox CCD are rental units. This is approximately 878 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,771 are occupied by the owner - or 56.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Willcox CCD is $742.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Willcox CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    50
  • Less than $500
    253
  • $500 to $999
    515
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    93
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Willcox CCD is $119,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Willcox CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    385
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    674
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    634
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    310
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    354
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    226
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    171
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Willcox CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Willcox CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    155
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    448
  • 1960 to 1969
    543
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,139
  • 1980 to 1989
    995
  • 1990 to 1999
    880
  • 2000 to 2009
    606
  • 2010 to 2013
    126
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Willcox CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    154
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,085
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,163
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,297

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Willcox CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Willcox CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Willcox CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    268
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    874
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    707
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    216
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    357
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    136
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    202
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    69
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    74
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    195
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    345
  • 90 or more minutes
    58

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Willcox CCD, Arizona in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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