Wiggins, CO

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Wiggins Overview

1,138
TOTAL POPULATION
533
MALE POPULATION
605
FEMALE POPULATION
88.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,548
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,094
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,083
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
54.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
45.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
562
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wiggins Zip Codes

Wiggins Area Codes

Race in Wiggins

The most populous races in Wiggins are White / Caucasian (926 | 81.4%), Hispanic or Latino (274 | 24.1%), and Two or more Races (134 | 11.8%).
Race in Wiggins
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American10.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino27424.1%
Native / Alaskan20.2%
White / Caucasian92681.4%
Two or more Races13411.8%
Some other Race756.6%
Total1,138100.0%

Ancestry in Wiggins

The most populous ancestries reported in Wiggins are German (397 | 34.9%), Mexican (238 | 20.9%), English (116 | 10.2%), Irish (101 | 8.9%), and American (44 | 3.9%), together accounting for 78.7% of all Wiggins residents.
Ancestry in Wiggins
Ancestry# Population% Population
American443.9%
Arab70.6%
Belgian111.0%
British282.5%
Central American171.5%
Choctaw50.4%
Colombian50.4%
Czech90.8%
Czechoslovakian50.4%
Danish100.9%
Dominican30.3%
Dutch20.2%
Eastern European40.4%
English11610.2%
European322.8%
French302.6%
German39734.9%
Greek10.1%
Guatemalan121.1%
Hopi20.2%
Irish1018.9%
Italian383.3%
Lebanese70.6%
Mexican23820.9%
Navajo20.2%
Nicaraguan50.4%
Nigerian20.2%
Norwegian141.2%
Polish40.4%
Russian131.1%
Scotch-Irish80.7%
Scottish252.2%
South American50.4%
Subsaharan African20.2%
Swedish151.3%
Ukrainian30.3%
Welsh30.3%
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Immigrants in Wiggins

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wiggins came from Central America (52 | 4.6%), Latin America (52 | 4.6%), Mexico (52 | 4.6%), Eastern Europe (3 | 0.3%), and Europe (3 | 0.3%), together accounting for 14.2% of all Wiggins residents.
Immigrants in Wiggins
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America524.6%
Eastern Europe30.3%
Europe30.3%
Latin America524.6%
Mexico524.6%
Ukraine30.3%
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Sex and Age in Wiggins

Sex and Age in Wiggins

The most populous age groups in Wiggins are 30 to 34 Years (66 | 12.4%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (74 | 12.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wiggins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (4.7%)49 (8.1%)
5 to 9 Years62 (11.6%)74 (12.2%)
10 to 14 Years63 (11.8%)57 (9.4%)
15 to 19 Years26 (4.9%)42 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years26 (4.9%)34 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years44 (8.3%)60 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Years66 (12.4%)46 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years31 (5.8%)18 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Years34 (6.4%)26 (4.3%)
45 to 49 Years15 (2.8%)39 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years16 (3.0%)24 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years48 (9.0%)32 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years24 (4.5%)44 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years38 (7.1%)32 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years8 (1.5%)12 (2.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.7%)4 (0.7%)
85 Years and over3 (0.6%)2 (0.3%)
Total533 (100.0%)605 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wiggins

Median Family Size in Wiggins

The median family size in Wiggins is 3.63 persons per family, with married-couple families (205 | 75.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.92 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (43 | 15.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.35 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wiggins
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple205 (75.1%)3.92
Single Male/Father43 (15.8%)2.35
Single Female/Mother25 (9.2%)3.52
Total Families273 (100.0%)3.63

Median Household Size in Wiggins

The median household size in Wiggins is 3.19 persons per household, with married-couple households (205 | 57.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.99 persons per household. non-family households (84 | 23.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wiggins
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple205 (57.4%)3.99
Single Male/Father43 (12.0%)2.72
Single Female/Mother25 (7.0%)3.52
Non-family84 (23.5%)1.38
Total Households357 (100.0%)3.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wiggins

Out of a total of 357 households in Wiggins, 273 (76.5%) are family households, while 84 (23.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 100, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 46.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wiggins
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-46 (12.9%)
2-Person Households100 (28.0%)38 (10.6%)
3-Person Households65 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households40 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households32 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households30 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (76.5%)84 (23.5%)

Female Fertility in Wiggins

Fertility by Age in Wiggins

Average fertility rate in Wiggins is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wiggins
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years8 (80.0%)57.0
35 to 50 years2 (20.0%)24.0
Total10 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wiggins

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wiggins
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wiggins

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wiggins
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (80.0%)89.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (20.0%)53.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wiggins

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wiggins
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Wiggins

Income Overview in Wiggins

Per Capita Income in Wiggins is $27,548, while median incomes of families and households are $81,094 and $77,083 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,138$27,548
Median Family Income273$81,094
Mean Family Income273$90,341
Median Household Income357$77,083
Mean Household Income357$88,377
Income Deficit273$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,13854.15%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,13845.85¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1380.32

Earnings by Sex in Wiggins

Average Earnings in Wiggins are $42,917, $59,375 for men and $27,222 for women, a difference of 54.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Wiggins
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male326 (56.8%)$59,375
Female248 (43.2%)$27,222
Total574 (100.0%)$42,917

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wiggins

The most common earnings brackets in Wiggins are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (72 | 22.1%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (33 | 13.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wiggins
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6 (1.8%)23 (9.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (1.5%)21 (8.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (3.1%)8 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.2%)12 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)16 (6.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9999 (2.8%)13 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)7 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99927 (8.3%)24 (9.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (1.2%)6 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99914 (4.3%)19 (7.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (9.5%)5 (2.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (2.1%)18 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (3.4%)11 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99916 (4.9%)33 (13.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99942 (12.9%)7 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (22.1%)16 (6.5%)
$100,000+43 (13.2%)1 (0.4%)
Total326 (100.0%)248 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wiggins

Average earnings in Wiggins are $66,944 for men and $28,333 for women, a difference of 57.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $108,438, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $42,240. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $34,375.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wiggins
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$66,250$34,375
College or Associate's Degree$66,875$0
Bachelor's Degree$108,438$0
Graduate Degree$42,240$56,250
Total$66,944$28,333

Family Income in Wiggins

Family Income Brackets in Wiggins

According to the Wiggins family income data, there are 67 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Wiggins
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99972.6%
$25,000 to $34,999145.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993613.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996122.3%
$75,000 to $99,9995620.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996724.5%
$150,000 to $199,999134.8%
$200,000+197.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wiggins

7+ person families (21 | 7.7%) account for the highest median family income in Wiggins with $110,859 per family, while 2-person families (112 | 41.0%) have the highest median income of $40,469 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wiggins
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families112 (41.0%)$80,938
3-Person Families57 (20.9%)$69,904
4-Person Families36 (13.2%)$77,500
5-Person Families32 (11.7%)$77,188
6-Person Families15 (5.5%)$0
7+ Person Families21 (7.7%)$110,859
Total273 (100.0%)$81,094

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wiggins

The median family income in Wiggins is $81,094, with families comprising 3+ earners (18) having the highest median family income of $200,455, while families with no earners (19) have the lowest median family income of $38,472, accounting for 6.6% and 7.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wiggins
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners19 (7.0%)$38,472
1 Earner63 (23.1%)$76,607
2 Earners173 (63.4%)$88,750
3+ Earners18 (6.6%)$200,455
Total273 (100.0%)$81,094

Household Income in Wiggins

Household Income Brackets in Wiggins

With 80 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Wiggins, accounting for 22.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Wiggins
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00092.5%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999226.2%
$25,000 to $34,99972.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995314.8%
$50,000 to $74,9997521.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995716.0%
$100,000 to $149,9998022.4%
$150,000 to $199,999359.8%
$200,000+195.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wiggins

The median household income in Wiggins is $77,083, with the highest median household income of $100,417 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 164 households (45.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 16 households (4.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wiggins
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (4.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years164 (45.9%)$100,417
45 to 64 Years104 (29.1%)$83,333
65+ Years73 (20.4%)$52,578
Total357 (100.0%)$77,083

Poverty in Wiggins

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wiggins

With 12.0% poverty level for males and 7.8% for females among the residents of Wiggins, 16 and 17 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (57.1%) and 15 females (23.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wiggins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (20.0%)4 (3.7%)
12 to 14 Years16 (39.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (46.2%)10 (20.4%)
25 to 34 Years2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)6 (13.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)15 (23.8%)
55 to 64 Years11 (15.3%)10 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (12.0%)47 (7.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wiggins

According to the poverty statistics in Wiggins, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wiggins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
5 Years29 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years44 (80.0%)103 (96.3%)
12 to 14 Years25 (61.0%)20 (100.0%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years9 (42.9%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years14 (53.8%)39 (79.6%)
25 to 34 Years108 (98.2%)106 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years65 (100.0%)38 (86.4%)
45 to 54 Years31 (100.0%)48 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years61 (84.7%)66 (86.8%)
65 to 74 Years46 (100.0%)42 (95.5%)
75 Years and over7 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total469 (88.0%)558 (92.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wiggins

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wiggins show that 5.4% or 11 of the total 205 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.4%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wiggins
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children50 (96.2%)2 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children46 (83.6%)9 (16.4%)
5 or more Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (94.6%)11 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wiggins

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wiggins
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wiggins

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wiggins
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Wiggins

Employment by Class of Employer in Wiggins

Among the 520 employed individuals in Wiggins, private company employees (313 | 60.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (83 | 16.0%), and state government employees (47 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wiggins
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31360.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)112.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8316.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations377.1%
Local Government Employees203.8%
State Government Employees479.0%
Federal Government Employees91.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total520100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wiggins

According to the labor force statistics for Wiggins, out of the total population over 16 years of age (791), 71.0% or 562 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 41 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 98.2% or 107 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.3% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wiggins
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years17 (33.3%)6 (35.3%)
20 to 24 Years48 (80.0%)12 (25.0%)
25 to 29 Years96 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years93 (83.0%)7 (7.5%)
35 to 44 Years107 (98.2%)8 (7.5%)
45 to 54 Years80 (85.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years45 (56.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years38 (55.9%)8 (21.1%)
65 to 74 Years36 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total562 (71.0%)41 (7.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wiggins

According to labor force statistics for Wiggins, 81.0% of individuals (459) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (567) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 23 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wiggins
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma111 (58.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree201 (90.1%)21 (9.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher134 (94.4%)4 (3.0%)
Total459 (81.0%)28 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wiggins

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wiggins are Management (65 | 12.5%), Community & Social Service (44 | 8.5%), Business & Financial (28 | 5.4%), Education Instruction & Library (22 | 4.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (22 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wiggins

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wiggins, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wiggins
OccupationMaleFemale
Management56 (86.2%)9 (13.9%)
Business & Financial22 (78.6%)6 (21.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 10 (22.7%)34 (77.3%)
Education, Arts & Media8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Legal Services & Support2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)98 (57.0%)74 (43.0%)
Total (Overall)305 (58.5%)216 (41.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wiggins are Cleaning & Maintenance (26 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (23 | 4.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (19 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (13 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (4 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Wiggins

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wiggins, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (21.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (80.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wiggins
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5 (21.7%)18 (78.3%)
Security & Protection4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (19.2%)21 (80.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (16.5%)71 (83.5%)
Total (Overall)305 (58.5%)216 (41.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wiggins are Office & Administration (46 | 8.8%), and Sales & Related (41 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wiggins

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wiggins
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related25 (61.0%)16 (39.0%)
Office & Administration8 (17.4%)38 (82.6%)
Total (Category)33 (37.9%)54 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)305 (58.5%)216 (41.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wiggins are Construction & Extraction (42 | 8.1%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 3.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (15 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wiggins

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wiggins
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)
Construction & Extraction35 (83.3%)7 (16.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)67 (88.2%)9 (11.8%)
Total (Overall)305 (58.5%)216 (41.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wiggins are Transportation (70 | 13.4%), Production (23 | 4.4%), and Material Moving (8 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wiggins

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wiggins
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15 (65.2%)8 (34.8%)
Transportation70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)93 (92.1%)8 (7.9%)
Total (Overall)305 (58.5%)216 (41.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wiggins

Employment Industries in Wiggins

The major employment industries in Wiggins include Health Care & Social Assistance (94 | 18.0%), Educational Services (73 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (47 | 9.0%), Manufacturing (46 | 8.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (37 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Wiggins

Employment Industries by Sex in Wiggins

The Wiggins industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wiggins
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting18 (90.0%)2 (10.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
Construction22 (71.0%)9 (29.0%)
Manufacturing37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)
Wholesale Trade11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade23 (48.9%)24 (51.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance24 (70.6%)10 (29.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Educational Services47 (64.4%)26 (35.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance16 (17.0%)78 (83.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Public Administration7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total305 (58.5%)216 (41.5%)

Education in Wiggins

School Enrollment in Wiggins

The most common levels of schooling among the 340 students in Wiggins are middle school (109 | 32.1%), elementary school (84 | 24.7%), and high school (58 | 17.1%).
School Enrollment in Wiggins
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool319.1%
Kindergarten277.9%
Elementary School8424.7%
Middle School10932.1%
High School5817.1%
College / Undergraduate226.5%
Graduate / Professional92.6%
Total340100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wiggins

Out of a total of 340 students who are enrolled in schools in Wiggins, 48 (14.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 292 (85.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (61.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wiggins
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old106 (79.7%)27 (20.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds111 (94.9%)6 (5.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
35 Years and over5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Total292 (85.9%)48 (14.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wiggins

Business (33 | 19.0%), psychology (28 | 16.1%), visual & performing arts (26 | 14.9%), social sciences (25 | 14.4%), and education (14 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 174 individuals in Wiggins who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wiggins
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology2816.1%
Social Sciences2514.4%
Engineering42.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology116.3%
Business3319.0%
Education148.1%
Literature & Languages21.1%
Liberal Arts & History84.6%
Visual & Performing Arts2614.9%
Communications95.2%
Arts & Humanities148.1%
Total174100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wiggins

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wiggins

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wiggins are males with 2 vehicles (147, accounting for 48.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (125, making up 68.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wiggins
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle18 (5.9%)17 (7.9%)
2 Vehicles147 (48.4%)125 (57.9%)
3 Vehicles94 (30.9%)16 (7.4%)
4 Vehicles24 (7.9%)44 (20.4%)
5 or more Vehicles19 (6.2%)14 (6.5%)
Total304 (100.0%)216 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wiggins

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wiggins are 20 to 24 minutes (101 commuters, 21.5%), 60 to 89 minutes (90 commuters, 19.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (59 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Wiggins
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes347.2%
5 to 9 Minutes5912.6%
10 to 14 Minutes143.0%
15 to 19 Minutes234.9%
20 to 24 Minutes10121.5%
25 to 29 Minutes91.9%
30 to 34 Minutes5712.1%
35 to 39 Minutes81.7%
40 to 44 Minutes112.3%
45 to 59 Minutes234.9%
60 to 89 Minutes9019.2%
90 or more Minutes418.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Wiggins

The most common commute times in Wiggins are 60 to 89 minutes (73 commuters, 26.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (61 commuters, 31.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wiggins
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17 (6.1%)17 (8.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes33 (11.9%)26 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes11 (4.0%)3 (1.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (2.2%)17 (8.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes40 (14.4%)61 (31.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes7 (2.5%)2 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes37 (13.4%)20 (10.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.7%)9 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes19 (6.9%)4 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes73 (26.4%)17 (8.8%)
90 or more Minutes32 (11.6%)9 (4.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wiggins

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wiggins are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (105, 37.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (58, 30.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wiggins
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM105 (37.9%)9 (4.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM23 (8.3%)4 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM18 (6.5%)9 (4.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM20 (7.2%)2 (1.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM25 (9.0%)30 (15.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM14 (5.1%)23 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM40 (14.4%)58 (30.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (1.1%)4 (2.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM19 (6.9%)4 (2.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1 (0.4%)4 (2.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (1.4%)20 (10.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (1.8%)24 (12.4%)
Total277 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wiggins

Occupancy by Ownership in Wiggins

Of the total 357 dwellings in Wiggins, owner-occupied units account for 269 (75.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 88 (24.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wiggins
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units26975.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8824.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units357100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wiggins

Occupancy by Household Size in Wiggins
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4612.9%
2-Person Household13838.7%
3-Person Household6518.2%
4+ Person Household10830.2%
Total Housing Units357100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wiggins

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wiggins
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household43 (93.5%)3 (6.5%)
2-Person Household86 (62.3%)52 (37.7%)
3-Person Household60 (92.3%)5 (7.7%)
4+ Person Household80 (74.1%)28 (25.9%)
Total Housing Units269 (75.3%)88 (24.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wiggins

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wiggins
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma56 (66.7%)28 (33.3%)
College/Associate Degree166 (79.8%)42 (20.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher44 (71.0%)18 (29.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wiggins

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wiggins
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12234.2%
35 to 44 Years5816.3%
45 to 54 Years5314.8%
55 to 64 Years5114.3%
65 to 74 Years6016.8%
75 to 84 Years113.1%
85 Years and Over20.6%
Total357100.0%

Housing Finances in Wiggins

Median Income by Occupancy in Wiggins

Median Income by Occupancy in Wiggins
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied269 (75.3%)$78,750
Renter-Occupied88 (24.6%)$66,250
Average357 (100.0%)$77,083

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wiggins

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wiggins
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (0.7%)5 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9993 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99919 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (1.5%)3 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (11.9%)21 (23.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99956 (20.8%)19 (21.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99946 (17.1%)11 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99964 (23.8%)16 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more41 (15.2%)13 (14.8%)
Total269 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wiggins

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wiggins
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49919 (7.1%)8 (9.1%)
$500 to $7999 (3.4%)3 (3.4%)
$800 to $9991 (0.4%)9 (10.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49981 (30.1%)43 (48.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99984 (31.2%)18 (20.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49951 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99913 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more11 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total269 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wiggins

Housing Structures in Wiggins

Housing Structures in Wiggins
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached29382.1%
Single Unit, Attached61.7%
2 Unit Apartments30.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments298.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments10.3%
Mobile Home / Other257.0%
Total357100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wiggins

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wiggins
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached251 (85.7%)42 (14.3%)
Single Unit, Attached6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other12 (48.0%)13 (52.0%)
Total269 (75.3%)88 (24.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wiggins

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wiggins
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms3 (1.1%)15 (17.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms121 (45.0%)51 (58.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms95 (35.3%)9 (10.2%)
8 or more Rooms50 (18.6%)13 (14.8%)
Total269 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wiggins

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wiggins
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas234 (87.0%)40 (45.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity27 (10.0%)48 (54.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total269 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wiggins

Household Vehicle Usage in Wiggins
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle44 (16.4%)29 (33.0%)
2 Vehicles127 (47.2%)46 (52.3%)
3 or more Vehicles96 (35.7%)13 (14.8%)
Total269 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wiggins

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wiggins

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units26243
Median Property Value$237,500$298,700
Median Household Income$55,000$41
Monthly Housing Costs$464$11
Real Estate Taxes$1,350$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wiggins

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wiggins
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)2 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99918 (69.2%)121 (49.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (23.1%)110 (45.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (7.7%)10 (4.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (100.0%)243 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wiggins

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wiggins
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9992 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (7.7%)20 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (19.2%)2 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (30.8%)27 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (15.4%)48 (19.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991 (3.8%)42 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)63 (25.9%)
Total26 (100.0%)243 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wiggins

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wiggins
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)81,477 (33,529.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (30.8%)43 (17.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (3.8%)52 (21.4%)
4.0x or more17 (65.4%)38 (15.6%)
Total26 (100.0%)243 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wiggins

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wiggins
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49914 (53.8%)31 (12.8%)
$800 to $1,4998 (30.8%)51 (21.0%)
Total26 (100.0%)243 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wiggins

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wiggins

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wiggins
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years99 (92.5%)8 (7.5%)
6 to 18 Years270 (95.7%)12 (4.3%)
19 to 25 Years107 (96.4%)4 (3.6%)
26 to 34 Years88 (50.6%)86 (49.4%)
35 to 44 Years108 (99.1%)1 (0.9%)
45 to 54 Years85 (90.4%)9 (9.6%)
55 to 64 Years124 (83.8%)24 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years68 (75.6%)22 (24.4%)
75 Years and older23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total972 (85.4%)166 (14.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wiggins

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wiggins
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born99 (92.5%)8 (7.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen270 (95.7%)12 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen107 (96.4%)4 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wiggins

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wiggins
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00044 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999169 (72.2%)65 (27.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999203 (88.6%)26 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999138 (97.2%)4 (2.8%)
$100,000 and over418 (85.5%)71 (14.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wiggins

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wiggins
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 637 (34.6%)62 (57.9%)
6 to 18 Years178 (63.1%)131 (46.5%)
19 to 25 Years17 (15.3%)90 (81.1%)
25 to 34 Years18 (10.3%)71 (40.8%)
35 to 44 Years28 (25.7%)80 (73.4%)
45 to 54 Years21 (22.3%)74 (78.7%)
55 to 64 Years59 (39.9%)65 (43.9%)
65 to 74 Years68 (75.6%)43 (47.8%)
75 Years and over23 (100.0%)4 (17.4%)
Total449 (39.5%)620 (54.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wiggins

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wiggins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (4.6%)5 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years12 (8.8%)6 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years10 (5.9%)40 (21.9%)
65 to 74 Years9 (19.6%)9 (20.4%)
75 Years and over7 (100.0%)10 (62.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wiggins

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wiggins: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (8.7%)4 (9.1%)
75 Years and over3 (42.9%)4 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wiggins: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wiggins: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years7 (4.2%)10 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wiggins: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (5.9%)35 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years5 (10.9%)7 (15.9%)
75 Years and over4 (57.1%)9 (56.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wiggins: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Wiggins

Computing Device Access in Wiggins

Computing Device Access in Wiggins
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32490.8%
Smartphone33894.7%
Tablet23766.4%
No Computing Device82.2%
Total357100.0%

Internet Access in Wiggins

Internet Access in Wiggins
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home25270.6%
Cellular Data Only5816.3%
Satellite Internet4312.0%
No Internet195.3%
Total357100.0%

Wiggins Summary

Wiggins is a small town located in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. It is situated along the South Platte River, approximately 40 miles northeast of Denver. The town was founded in 1887 and named after the first postmaster, John Wiggins. The population was 1,068 at the 2010 census.

History

The town of Wiggins was founded in 1887 by John Wiggins, who was the first postmaster. The town was originally called "Wigginsville" but was later shortened to "Wiggins". The town was incorporated in 1891 and was the first town in Morgan County to be incorporated.
The town was originally a farming community, but in the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop. The first bank was established in 1902, and the first school was built in 1903. The town also had a newspaper, the Wiggins News, which was published from 1906 to 1915.
In the 1920s, the town began to experience a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to several businesses, including a hotel, a movie theater, a grocery store, and a hardware store. The town also had a train station, which was used to transport goods and passengers to and from Denver.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline as the railroad industry began to decline. The town's population decreased and many businesses closed. In the 1970s, the town began to experience a resurgence as new businesses opened and the population began to increase.

Geography

Wiggins is located in Morgan County, Colorado, at the intersection of State Highway 52 and County Road 8. The town is situated along the South Platte River, approximately 40 miles northeast of Denver. The town has a total area of 0.9 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

The economy of Wiggins is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Wiggins Museum, which features artifacts from the town's history, and the Wiggins Historical Park, which features a variety of historic buildings.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,068 people, 431 households, and 287 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,179.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wiggins?
Total Population of Wiggins is 1,138.
What is the Total Male Population of Wiggins?
Total Male Population of Wiggins is 533.
What is the Total Female Population of Wiggins?
Total Female Population of Wiggins is 605.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wiggins?
There are 88.10 Males per 100 Females in Wiggins.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wiggins?
There are 113.51 Females per 100 Males in Wiggins.
What is the Median Population Age in Wiggins?
Median Population Age in Wiggins is 30.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wiggins
Average Family Size in Wiggins is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wiggins
Average Household Size in Wiggins is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wiggins?
Per Capita income in Wiggins is $27,548.
What is the Median Family Income in Wiggins?
Median Family Income in Wiggins is $81,094.
What is the Median Household income in Wiggins?
Median Household Income in Wiggins is $77,083.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wiggins?
Income or Wage Gap in Wiggins is 54.2%.
Women in Wiggins earn 45.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wiggins?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wiggins is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wiggins?
There are 562 People in the Labor Forcein in Wiggins.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wiggins?
71.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Wiggins.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wiggins?
Unemployment Rate in Wiggins is 7.3%.