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Wickenburg, Arizona, in Maricopa county, is 39 miles NW of Peoria, Arizona (center to center) and 52 miles NW of Phoenix, Arizona. Part of the surrounding Phoenix - Mesa metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Wickenburg is home to some 5,082 residents.
In Wickenburg, about 57% of adults are married. People in Wickenburg have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
You'll see many senior citizens in the town.
In 2000, Wickenburg had a median family income of $40,051. Home-based work is more common in Wickenburg than in most places.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($8,305) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wickenburg. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Wickenburg was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Wickenburg, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Wickenburg, 86% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Comparing Wickenburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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