Wickes, AR

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Wickes Overview

869
TOTAL POPULATION
435
MALE POPULATION
434
FEMALE POPULATION
100.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
25.4
MEDIAN AGE
4.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$19,510
PER CAPITA INCOME
$45,938
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$28,688
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
308
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wickes Zip Codes

Wickes Area Codes

Race in Wickes

The most populous races in Wickes are White / Caucasian (573 | 65.9%), Hispanic or Latino (529 | 60.9%), and Some other Race (251 | 28.9%).
Race in Wickes
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino52960.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian57365.9%
Two or more Races455.2%
Some other Race25128.9%
Total869100.0%

Ancestry in Wickes

The most populous ancestries reported in Wickes are Mexican (529 | 60.9%), Irish (68 | 7.8%), German (62 | 7.1%), American (26 | 3.0%), and Scottish (11 | 1.3%), together accounting for 80.1% of all Wickes residents.
Ancestry in Wickes
Ancestry# Population% Population
American263.0%
Australian20.2%
British30.4%
Choctaw101.1%
English20.2%
French50.6%
German627.1%
Indian (Asian)20.2%
Irish687.8%
Italian20.2%
Mexican52960.9%
Scotch-Irish60.7%
Scottish111.3%
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Immigrants in Wickes

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wickes came from Latin America (191 | 22.0%), Central America (188 | 21.6%), Mexico (188 | 21.6%), Europe (27 | 3.1%), and Germany (27 | 3.1%), together accounting for 71.5% of all Wickes residents.
Immigrants in Wickes
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America18821.6%
Colombia30.4%
Europe273.1%
Germany273.1%
Latin America19122.0%
Mexico18821.6%
South America30.4%
Western Europe273.1%
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Sex and Age in Wickes

Sex and Age in Wickes

The most populous age groups in Wickes are Under 5 Years (59 | 13.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (71 | 16.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wickes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (13.6%)40 (9.2%)
5 to 9 Years48 (11.0%)71 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Years46 (10.6%)27 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years42 (9.7%)40 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Years43 (9.9%)17 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Years43 (9.9%)17 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years19 (4.4%)40 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Years18 (4.1%)18 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years14 (3.2%)14 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years2 (0.5%)3 (0.7%)
50 to 54 Years14 (3.2%)52 (12.0%)
55 to 59 Years38 (8.7%)15 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years4 (0.9%)12 (2.8%)
65 to 69 Years2 (0.5%)12 (2.8%)
70 to 74 Years17 (3.9%)17 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years14 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.5%)
85 Years and over12 (2.8%)37 (8.5%)
Total435 (100.0%)434 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wickes

Median Family Size in Wickes

The median family size in Wickes is 4.43 persons per family, with single female/mother families (28 | 16.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (137 | 81.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 4.08 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wickes
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple137 (81.1%)4.08
Single Male/Father4 (2.4%)5.25
Single Female/Mother28 (16.6%)6.00
Total Families169 (100.0%)4.43

Median Household Size in Wickes

The median household size in Wickes is 3.11 persons per household, with single female/mother households (28 | 10.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6 persons per household. non-family households (110 | 39.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wickes
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple137 (49.1%)4.10
Single Male/Father4 (1.4%)5.25
Single Female/Mother28 (10.0%)6.00
Non-family110 (39.4%)1.07
Total Households279 (100.0%)3.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wickes

Out of a total of 279 households in Wickes, 169 (60.6%) are family households, while 110 (39.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 60, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 82.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wickes
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-82 (29.4%)
2-Person Households48 (17.2%)28 (10.0%)
3-Person Households18 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households60 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households27 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households16 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total169 (60.6%)110 (39.4%)

Female Fertility in Wickes

Fertility by Age in Wickes

Average fertility rate in Wickes is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wickes
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years4 (66.7%)54.0
35 to 50 years2 (33.3%)38.0
Total6 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wickes

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wickes
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wickes

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wickes
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2 (33.3%)24.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (66.7%)95.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wickes

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wickes
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Wickes

Income Overview in Wickes

Per Capita Income in Wickes is $19,510, while median incomes of families and households are $45,938 and $28,688 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income869$19,510
Median Family Income169$45,938
Mean Family Income169$76,257
Median Household Income279$28,688
Mean Household Income279$56,445
Income Deficit169$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8692.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)86997.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8690.53

Earnings by Sex in Wickes

Average Earnings in Wickes are $25,203, $25,304 for men and $24,750 for women, a difference of 2.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Wickes
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male201 (61.5%)$25,304
Female126 (38.5%)$24,750
Total327 (100.0%)$25,203

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wickes

The most common earnings brackets in Wickes are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (44 | 21.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (20 | 15.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wickes
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (8.0%)2 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (6.5%)7 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (6.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.0%)10 (7.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (3.5%)9 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (1.5%)8 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49922 (11.0%)7 (5.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99921 (10.4%)10 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99944 (21.9%)19 (15.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99913 (6.5%)20 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9992 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (2.5%)4 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9997 (3.5%)3 (2.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (7.5%)13 (10.3%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
Total201 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wickes

Average earnings in Wickes are $24,226 for men and $26,042 for women, a difference of 7.0%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $26,250, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $24,135. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,125, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $19,375.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wickes
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,250$29,091
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$24,135$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$24,226$26,042

Family Income in Wickes

Family Income Brackets in Wickes

According to the Wickes family income data, there are 32 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.9% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wickes
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00095.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992112.4%
$15,000 to $24,999105.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992917.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992514.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993218.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991810.7%
$100,000 to $149,99984.7%
$150,000 to $199,999148.3%
$200,000+31.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wickes

3-person families (16 | 9.5%) account for the highest median family income in Wickes with $113,125 per family, while 3-person families (16 | 9.5%) have the highest median income of $37,708 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wickes
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families50 (29.6%)$0
3-Person Families16 (9.5%)$113,125
4-Person Families60 (35.5%)$41,136
5-Person Families27 (16.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families16 (9.5%)$0
Total169 (100.0%)$45,938

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wickes

The median family income in Wickes is $45,938, with families comprising 3+ earners (8) having the highest median family income of $95,000, while families with 1 earner (89) have the lowest median family income of $33,750, accounting for 4.7% and 52.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wickes
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17 (10.1%)$48,036
1 Earner89 (52.7%)$33,750
2 Earners55 (32.5%)$42,386
3+ Earners8 (4.7%)$95,000
Total169 (100.0%)$45,938

Household Income in Wickes

Household Income Brackets in Wickes

With 96 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Wickes, accounting for 34.4% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (1.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wickes
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000176.1%
$10,000 to $14,999248.6%
$15,000 to $24,9993713.3%
$25,000 to $34,9999634.4%
$35,000 to $49,9992810.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993412.2%
$75,000 to $99,999186.5%
$100,000 to $149,99982.9%
$150,000 to $199,999145.0%
$200,000+31.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wickes

The median household income in Wickes is $28,688, with the highest median household income of $48,214 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 68 households (24.4%) 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 29 households (10.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wickes
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years29 (10.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years90 (32.3%)$29,688
45 to 64 Years92 (33.0%)$28,750
65+ Years68 (24.4%)$48,214
Total279 (100.0%)$28,688

Poverty in Wickes

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wickes

With 34.0% poverty level for males and 37.3% for females among the residents of Wickes, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (100.0%) and 14 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wickes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (22.0%)22 (55.0%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years55 (73.3%)35 (47.3%)
12 to 14 Years15 (100.0%)6 (60.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)9 (28.1%)
16 and 17 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)11 (57.9%)
25 to 34 Years4 (6.5%)24 (42.1%)
35 to 44 Years8 (25.0%)11 (34.4%)
45 to 54 Years9 (56.2%)26 (47.3%)
55 to 64 Years16 (38.1%)4 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total148 (34.0%)162 (37.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wickes

According to the poverty statistics in Wickes, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 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 Wickes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (78.0%)18 (45.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years20 (26.7%)39 (52.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)4 (40.0%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)23 (71.9%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years56 (100.0%)8 (42.1%)
25 to 34 Years58 (93.5%)33 (57.9%)
35 to 44 Years24 (75.0%)21 (65.6%)
45 to 54 Years7 (43.8%)29 (52.7%)
55 to 64 Years26 (61.9%)23 (85.2%)
65 to 74 Years19 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
75 Years and over26 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total287 (66.0%)272 (62.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wickes

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wickes show that 24.1% or 33 of the total 137 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 8 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 Wickes
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children39 (60.9%)25 (39.1%)
3 or 4 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total104 (75.9%)33 (24.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wickes

According to the poverty data in Wickes, 100.0% or 4 single-father households and 64.3% or 18 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wickes
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total4 (100.0%)18 (64.3%)

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

The poverty data for Wickes shows that 33 of the married-couple family households (24.1%) and 22 of the single-parent households (68.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wickes
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children25 (39.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total33 (24.1%)22 (68.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Wickes

Employment by Class of Employer in Wickes

Among the 277 employed individuals in Wickes, private company employees (176 | 63.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (51 | 18.4%), and local government employees (24 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wickes
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17663.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)41.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5118.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations186.5%
Local Government Employees248.7%
State Government Employees41.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total277100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wickes

According to the labor force statistics for Wickes, out of the total population over 16 years of age (541), 56.9% or 308 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 21 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 60 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 55.2% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wickes
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years54 (90.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years40 (67.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years53 (82.8%)2 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years38 (53.5%)3 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years29 (54.7%)16 (55.2%)
60 to 64 Years4 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total308 (56.9%)21 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wickes

According to labor force statistics for Wickes, 69.3% of individuals (224) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (323) are in the labor force, with 9.4% or 21 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 23 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.4% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wickes
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School71 (58.7%)31 (25.4%)
High School Diploma80 (71.4%)4 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree50 (74.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (69.3%)30 (9.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wickes

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wickes are Business & Financial (23 | 8.0%), Management (13 | 4.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8 | 2.8%), Community & Social Service (7 | 2.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (7 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wickes

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wickes, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (25.0%), and Business & Financial (8.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wickes
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial2 (8.7%)21 (91.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)17 (32.1%)36 (67.9%)
Total (Overall)175 (61.0%)112 (39.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wickes are Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 12.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (24 | 8.4%), Personal Care & Service (9 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (8 | 2.8%), and Law Enforcement (8 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Wickes

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wickes, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (58.3%), Personal Care & Service (55.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (40.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wickes
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance22 (59.5%)15 (40.5%)
Personal Care & Service4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Total (Category)44 (56.4%)34 (43.6%)
Total (Overall)175 (61.0%)112 (39.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wickes are Office & Administration (12 | 4.2%), and Sales & Related (9 | 3.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wickes

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wickes
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (9.5%)19 (90.5%)
Total (Overall)175 (61.0%)112 (39.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wickes are Construction & Extraction (52 | 18.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 6.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 4.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wickes

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wickes
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Construction & Extraction52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)76 (90.5%)8 (9.5%)
Total (Overall)175 (61.0%)112 (39.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wickes are Production (32 | 11.2%), Material Moving (12 | 4.2%), and Transportation (7 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wickes

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wickes
OccupationMaleFemale
Production17 (53.1%)15 (46.9%)
Transportation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (70.6%)15 (29.4%)
Total (Overall)175 (61.0%)112 (39.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wickes

Employment Industries in Wickes

The major employment industries in Wickes include Construction (67 | 23.3%), Manufacturing (54 | 18.8%), Administrative & Support (30 | 10.4%), Educational Services (22 | 7.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (20 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Wickes

Employment Industries by Sex in Wickes

The Wickes industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (84.6%), Manufacturing (70.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (70.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wickes
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction61 (91.0%)6 (9.0%)
Manufacturing16 (29.6%)38 (70.4%)
Wholesale Trade11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
Retail Trade2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (30.0%)14 (70.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Public Administration8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Total175 (61.0%)112 (39.0%)

Education in Wickes

School Enrollment in Wickes

The most common levels of schooling among the 264 students in Wickes are elementary school (93 | 35.2%), high school (82 | 31.1%), and middle school (61 | 23.1%).
School Enrollment in Wickes
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool72.6%
Kindergarten145.3%
Elementary School9335.2%
Middle School6123.1%
High School8231.1%
College / Undergraduate72.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total264100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wickes

Out of a total of 264 students who are enrolled in schools in Wickes, 6 (2.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 258 (97.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (13.3% 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 7 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wickes
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old103 (98.1%)2 (1.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds71 (97.3%)2 (2.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (97.7%)6 (2.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wickes

Computers & mathematics (12 | 20.7%), physical & health sciences (12 | 20.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (11 | 19.0%), education (11 | 19.0%), and business (9 | 15.5%) are the most common fields of study among 58 individuals in Wickes who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wickes
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1220.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1119.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1220.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business915.5%
Education1119.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History35.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total58100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wickes

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wickes

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wickes are males with 3 vehicles (67, accounting for 40.6%) and females with 3 vehicles (23, making up 59.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wickes
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (4.9%)27 (24.1%)
1 Vehicle44 (26.7%)21 (18.8%)
2 Vehicles31 (18.8%)21 (18.8%)
3 Vehicles67 (40.6%)23 (20.5%)
4 Vehicles15 (9.1%)20 (17.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wickes

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wickes are 5 to 9 minutes (53 commuters, 19.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (46 commuters, 16.6%), and 40 to 44 minutes (31 commuters, 11.2%).
Commute Time in Wickes
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes5319.1%
10 to 14 Minutes4616.6%
15 to 19 Minutes134.7%
20 to 24 Minutes2810.1%
25 to 29 Minutes2910.5%
30 to 34 Minutes259.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes3111.2%
45 to 59 Minutes3010.8%
60 to 89 Minutes227.9%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Wickes

The most common commute times in Wickes are 5 to 9 minutes (30 commuters, 18.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (33 commuters, 29.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wickes
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes30 (18.2%)23 (20.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes13 (7.9%)33 (29.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (4.9%)5 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes4 (2.4%)24 (21.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes19 (11.5%)6 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes25 (15.1%)6 (5.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes21 (12.7%)9 (8.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes16 (9.7%)6 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wickes

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wickes are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (29, 17.6%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (22, 19.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wickes
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2 (1.2%)22 (19.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (13.3%)10 (8.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM29 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM27 (16.4%)3 (2.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM19 (11.5%)6 (5.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM13 (7.9%)10 (8.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM24 (14.5%)15 (13.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (2.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (1.2%)2 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27 (16.4%)14 (12.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)22 (19.6%)
Total165 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wickes

Occupancy by Ownership in Wickes

Of the total 279 dwellings in Wickes, owner-occupied units account for 189 (67.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 90 (32.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wickes
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18967.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9032.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units279100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wickes

Occupancy by Household Size in Wickes
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8229.4%
2-Person Household7627.2%
3-Person Household186.5%
4+ Person Household10336.9%
Total Housing Units279100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wickes

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wickes
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household48 (58.5%)34 (41.5%)
2-Person Household42 (55.3%)34 (44.7%)
3-Person Household15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)
4+ Person Household84 (81.6%)19 (18.4%)
Total Housing Units189 (67.7%)90 (32.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wickes

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wickes
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School59 (62.8%)35 (37.2%)
High School Diploma56 (65.1%)30 (34.9%)
College/Associate Degree50 (79.4%)13 (20.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24 (66.7%)12 (33.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wickes

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wickes
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9333.3%
35 to 44 Years269.3%
45 to 54 Years3311.8%
55 to 64 Years5921.1%
65 to 74 Years145.0%
75 to 84 Years145.0%
85 Years and Over4014.3%
Total279100.0%

Housing Finances in Wickes

Median Income by Occupancy in Wickes

Median Income by Occupancy in Wickes
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied189 (67.7%)$34,479
Renter-Occupied90 (32.3%)$26,400
Average279 (100.0%)$28,688

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wickes

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wickes
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99913 (6.9%)4 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99924 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (5.3%)27 (30.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99950 (26.5%)46 (51.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99925 (13.2%)3 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (16.4%)3 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (7.4%)4 (4.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more14 (7.4%)3 (3.3%)
Total189 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wickes

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wickes
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30084 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49940 (21.2%)7 (7.8%)
$500 to $79939 (20.6%)71 (78.9%)
$800 to $99914 (7.4%)3 (3.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49912 (6.4%)9 (10.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wickes

Housing Structures in Wickes

Housing Structures in Wickes
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached15154.1%
Single Unit, Attached176.1%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments41.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other10738.4%
Total279100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wickes

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wickes
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached119 (78.8%)32 (21.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other70 (65.4%)37 (34.6%)
Total189 (67.7%)90 (32.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wickes

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wickes
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)14 (15.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms144 (76.2%)60 (66.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms22 (11.6%)16 (17.8%)
8 or more Rooms20 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wickes

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wickes
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas103 (54.5%)25 (27.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity66 (34.9%)65 (72.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels20 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wickes

Household Vehicle Usage in Wickes
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle49 (25.9%)4 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle45 (23.8%)64 (71.1%)
2 Vehicles36 (19.1%)13 (14.4%)
3 or more Vehicles59 (31.2%)9 (10.0%)
Total189 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wickes

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wickes

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12267
Median Property Value$62,900$76,800
Median Household Income$32,500$0
Monthly Housing Costs$221$0
Real Estate Taxes$323$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wickes

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wickes
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00059 (48.4%)17 (25.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99949 (40.2%)31 (46.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99914 (11.5%)19 (28.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total122 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wickes

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wickes
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99931 (25.4%)13 (19.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99942 (34.4%)3 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99915 (12.3%)8 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99913 (10.7%)10 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (5.7%)18 (26.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)7 (10.4%)
$150,000 or more14 (11.5%)8 (11.9%)
Total122 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wickes

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wickes
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x64 (52.5%)46,875 (69,962.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x31 (25.4%)47 (70.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x27 (22.1%)11 (16.4%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total122 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wickes

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wickes
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800107 (87.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4993 (2.5%)53 (79.1%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)10 (14.9%)
Total122 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wickes

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wickes

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wickes
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years114 (97.4%)3 (2.6%)
6 to 18 Years243 (95.7%)11 (4.3%)
19 to 25 Years28 (42.4%)38 (57.6%)
26 to 34 Years65 (56.5%)50 (43.5%)
35 to 44 Years37 (57.8%)27 (42.2%)
45 to 54 Years43 (60.6%)28 (39.4%)
55 to 64 Years55 (79.7%)14 (20.3%)
65 to 74 Years48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total698 (80.3%)171 (19.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wickes

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wickes
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born114 (97.4%)3 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen243 (95.7%)11 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen28 (42.4%)38 (57.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wickes

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wickes
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000191 (83.4%)38 (16.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999230 (69.5%)101 (30.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999135 (86.0%)22 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99948 (82.8%)10 (17.2%)
$100,000 and over94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wickes

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wickes
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 693 (79.5%)21 (17.9%)
6 to 18 Years195 (76.8%)48 (18.9%)
19 to 25 Years19 (28.8%)17 (25.8%)
25 to 34 Years36 (31.3%)29 (25.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)37 (57.8%)
45 to 54 Years23 (32.4%)20 (28.2%)
55 to 64 Years24 (34.8%)31 (44.9%)
65 to 74 Years48 (100.0%)17 (35.4%)
75 Years and over65 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)
Total503 (57.9%)285 (32.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wickes

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wickes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (3.4%)23 (30.3%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.2%)32 (28.1%)
65 to 74 Years17 (89.5%)7 (24.1%)
75 Years and over23 (88.5%)39 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wickes

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wickes: <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 Years2 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (69.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wickes: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)25 (21.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (24.1%)
75 Years and over2 (7.7%)12 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wickes: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.2%)3 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (42.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wickes: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (19.7%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.2%)4 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (30.8%)2 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wickes: <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%)10 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Wickes

Computing Device Access in Wickes

Computing Device Access in Wickes
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13046.6%
Smartphone19971.3%
Tablet10939.1%
No Computing Device6623.7%
Total279100.0%

Internet Access in Wickes

Internet Access in Wickes
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet51.8%
Broadband Home9634.4%
Cellular Data Only6021.5%
Satellite Internet2810.0%
No Internet9333.3%
Total279100.0%

Wickes Summary

Wickes is a small town located in Polk County, Arkansas. It is situated in the Ouachita Mountains, approximately 20 miles south of Mena. The town was founded in 1891 and was named after the Wickes family, who were early settlers in the area. The population of Wickes was 545 in the 2010 census.

Geography

Wickes is located in the Ouachita Mountains of western Arkansas. The town is situated at the intersection of Arkansas Highway 8 and Arkansas Highway 88. The town is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest, which provides a variety of recreational activities. The town is located at an elevation of 1,068 feet above sea level.
The climate in Wickes is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, with an average high of 86°F in the summer and an average low of 42°F in the winter. The average annual precipitation is 48 inches, with the wettest month being May.

Economy

The economy of Wickes is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The town is home to several small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and cotton. The town is also home to several sawmills, which produce lumber for the local market.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The town is also home to a post office and a bank.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Wickes was 545. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Wickes was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000. The per capita income for the town was $14,000. About 17.3% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Wickes is served by the Wickes School District, which includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The district also operates a library and a community center. The town is also home to a branch of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

Conclusion

Wickes is a small town located in Polk County, Arkansas. It is situated in the Ouachita Mountains, approximately 20 miles south of Mena. The town was founded in 1891 and was named after the Wickes family, who were early settlers in the area. The economy of Wickes is largely based on agriculture and forestry, and the town is home to several small businesses. The population of Wickes was 545 in the 2010 census, and the town is served by the Wickes School District.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wickes?
Total Population of Wickes is 869.
What is the Total Male Population of Wickes?
Total Male Population of Wickes is 435.
What is the Total Female Population of Wickes?
Total Female Population of Wickes is 434.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wickes?
There are 100.23 Males per 100 Females in Wickes.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wickes?
There are 99.77 Females per 100 Males in Wickes.
What is the Median Population Age in Wickes?
Median Population Age in Wickes is 25.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wickes
Average Family Size in Wickes is 4.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wickes
Average Household Size in Wickes is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wickes?
Per Capita income in Wickes is $19,510.
What is the Median Family Income in Wickes?
Median Family Income in Wickes is $45,938.
What is the Median Household income in Wickes?
Median Household Income in Wickes is $28,688.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wickes?
Income or Wage Gap in Wickes is 2.2%.
Women in Wickes earn 97.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wickes?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wickes is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wickes?
There are 308 People in the Labor Forcein in Wickes.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wickes?
56.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Wickes.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wickes?
Unemployment Rate in Wickes is 6.8%.