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Wickett

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Wickett is 436. The population is expected to shrink to 410 by 2029 - a growth rate of -1.22%.

The median age of Wickett residents is 37.

The diversity index of Wickett is 79.4, meaning that there is a 79% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Wickett is $93,219 and projected to be $103,960 in 2029. Per capita income is $33,567, projected to be $38,034 in 2029. 0.92% of households – 4 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,051,915 and the average disposable income is $75,853.

There are 193 housing units in Wickett; 121 are owner-occupied, 36 are rented, and 36 are vacant. The average home value is $201,653, with 28 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 14 businesses in Wickett, employing 82 workers and pulling from a labor force of 210 age 16 and above. 14 workers commute into Wickett from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

196 residents both live and work in/around Wickett. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 4.59% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.06% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 195 drive alone, 8 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 3 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4 residents work from home.

133 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1 have associates degrees, 28 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3 hold a graduate or professional degree.