ASSET INVENTORY
Willcox is a city in Cochise County, Arizona
Population Estimates & Projections
2019: 3,652
2025: 3,547
2035: 3,389
2045: 3,254
2055: 3,132
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age Groups
Under 5: 10.0%
5 to 9: 7.1%
10 to 14: 7.1%
15 to 19: 8.9%
20 to 24: 6.3%
25 to 29: 6.9%
30 to 34: 5.3%
35 to 39: 5.8%
40 to 44: 4.6%
45 to 49: 6.2%
50 to 54: 6.5%
55 to 59: 6.0%
60 to 64: 5.2%
65 to 69: 4.3%
70 to 74: 3.5%
75 to 79: 2.4%
80 to 84: 2.3%
85 and over: 1.5%
Median age (years): 33.4
16 years and over: 74.4%
18 years and over: 70.4%
21 years and over: 65.9%
62 and over: 17.2%
65 and over: 14.1%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 67.6%
Black or African American: 1.1%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 1.3%
Asian: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 50.1%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 85 (4.0%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 236 (11.1%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,014 (47.6%)
Some college (no degree): 507 (23.8%)
Associate’s degree: 82 (3.8%)
Bachelor’s degree: 57 (2.7%)
Graduate or professional degree: 150 (7.0%)
High school graduate or higher: 1,810 (84.9%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 207 (9.7%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 34
Kindergarten: 51
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 437
High school (grades 9-12): 293
College or graduate school: 77
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Income
Median Household Income: $36,921
Per Capita Income: $17,300
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Poverty
Individuals: 26.4%
Families: 24.1%
Children: 36.3%
Seniors: 10.1%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2018): 1,470
Unemployment Rate (2018): 3.4%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 196 (15.0%)
Service: 397 (30.4%)
Sales & office: 346 (26.5%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 146 (11.2%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 223 (17.0%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 144 (11.0%)
Construction: 9 (0.7%)
Manufacturing: 62 (4.7%)
Wholesale trade: 34 (2.6%)
Retail trade: 216 (16.5%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 64 (4.9%)
Information: 0 (0.0%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 69 (5.3%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 76 (5.8%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 338 (25.8%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 187 (14.3%)
Other services (except public administration): 33 (2.5%)
Public Administration: 76 (5.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Average Travel Time to Work
16.8 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 1,738
Occupied housing units: 1,339 (77.0%)
Vacant housing units: 399 (23.0%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 8.3%
Rental vacancy rate: 12.1%
Owner-occupied: 795 (59.4%)
Renter-occupied: 544 (40.6%)
Median home value: $81,500
Median monthly homeowner cost: $957*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 136 (27.5%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $633
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 261 (53.9%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2014-2018)
Real Estate & Development
Development Services (Planning Department)
Quality of Life
Health Care
Northern Cochise Community Hospital
Education
K-12
Higher Education
Hospitality
Transportation & Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (77 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (191 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Rail
Shipping
Utilities & Telecommunications
Electricity
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC)
Natural Gas, Water, Wastewater
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
Cochise County Asset Inventories (Municipalities & Census Designated Places)
Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Benson, Willcox, Huachuca City, Tombstone, Bowie, Dragoon, Elfrida, McNeal, Mescal, Miracle Valley, Naco, Palominas, Pirtleville, Sierra Vista Southeast, St. David, San Simon, Sunizona, Whetstone