Waddell, AZ Demographics

What is the population of Waddell?

There are 13,341 residents in Waddell, with a median age of 37. Of this, 53.11% are males and 46.89% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.14% of the resident pool in Waddell, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.09%. Additionally, 1.78% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 11,367 people in Waddell currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 13,341 1.6%
Male Population 7,086 2.4%
Female Population 6,255 0.7%
Male Population 53.11%
Female Population 46.89%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 37 0.5%
Citizen U.S. Born 12,025 5.0%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1,079 -27.5%
Not Citizen 237 19.7%
Citizen U.S. Born 90.14%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.09%
Not Citizen 1.78%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Same County 1,258 30.2%
Moved from Same State 50 -5.7%
Moved from Different State 508 28.9%
Same House as Last Year 11,367 -2.0%
Moved from Same County 9.54%
Moved from Same State 0.38%
Moved from Different State 3.85%
Same House as Last Year 86.22%

What are the employment statistics in Waddell?

White-collar workers make up 78.76% of the working population in Waddell, while blue-collar employees account for 21.24%. There are also 1,764 entrepreneurs in Waddell (12.78% of the workforce); 9,412 workers employed in private companies (68.19%); and 1,768 people working in governmental institutions (12.81%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 10,870 109.6%
Blue Collar 2,932 131.1%
White Collar 78.76%
Blue Collar 21.24%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,764 109.5%
Private Companies 9,412 124.9%
Governmental Workers 1,768 81.5%
Not for Profit Companies 858 88.6%
Self Employees 12.78%
Private Companies 68.19%
Governmental Workers 12.81%
Not for Profit Companies 6.22%

How many households are there in Waddell?

There are a total of 4,375 households in Waddell, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 80.98% of these Waddell households, while non-family units account for the remaining 19.02%. Additionally, 42.29% of households have children and 57.71% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 4,375 6.9%
Average People per Household 3 -6.5%
Family Households 3,543 1.5%
Non-Family Households 832 37.8%
Family Households 80.98%
Non-Family Households 19.02%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 1,850 -2.5%
Households without Children 2,525 14.9%
Households with Children 42.29%
Households without Children 57.71%

What are the median and average incomes in Waddell?

The average annual household income in Waddell is $131,967, while the median household income sits at $115,401 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $112,703, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $132,281.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $131,967 3.0%
Median Household Income $115,401 4.0%
People below Poverty Level 958 1.9%
People above Poverty Level 12,175 1.1%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Waddell?

There are 4,514 housing units in Waddell, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2006. Of the 4,375 occupied housing units in Waddell, 92.43% are owner-occupied, while 7.57% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 78.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $440,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,780 per month in Waddell.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 4,514 7.6%
Median Year Built 2006 0.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 17 0.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11 -86.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 56 12.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 296 -1.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 513 9.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 255 -26.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1,863 2.7%
Built between 2010 and 2019 1,121 15.0%
Built in 2020 or Later 382 167.1%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 4,375 6.9%
Owner Occupied 4,044 7.6%
Renter Occupied 331 -1.8%
Owner Occupied 92.43%
Renter Occupied 7.57%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 3,186 7.2%
Without Mortgage 858 9.2%
Median Value with Mortgage $440,300 10.9%
Median Value without Mortgage $457,700 1.2%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,780 4.8%
With Mortgage 78.78%
Without Mortgage 21.22%

What is the level of education in Waddell?

Approximately 31.33% of the population in Waddell holds a high school degree (that's 3,031 residents), while 31.83% have attained a college certificate (3,080 locals) and 13.8% have a bachelor's degree (1,335 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 61 -68.6%
Some High School 3,031 14.2%
Some College 3,080 -22.0%
Associate Degree 1,085 -12.8%
Bachelor's Degree 1,335 -2.3%
Graduate Degree 1,083 16.9%
No High School 0.63%
Some High School 31.33%
Some College 31.83%
Associate Degree 11.21%
Bachelor's Degree 13.8%
Graduate Degree 11.19%

What is the marital status of Waddell residents?

A total of 2,475 people in Waddell have never been married (which represents 23.96% of the total population), while 6,673 of them are wedded (64.59%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 14 (0.14%) and 895 (8.66%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 2,475 3.6%
Married 6,673 1.9%
Separated 14 16.7%
Widowed 288 -15.0%
Divorced 895 32.0%
Never Married 23.96%
Married 64.59%
Separated 0.14%
Widowed 2.79%
Divorced 8.66%

What are the most common means of transportation in Waddell?

The top three means of transportation people in Waddell use to get to work are: car, motorcycle and bicycle.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 5,752 5.7%
Motorcycle 56 -16.4%

What is the median and average household income in Waddell by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
85355 13,341 4,375 $115,401 $131,967

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.