Wiggins: This “Gateway of the Plains and the Rockies” is located at the intersection of Interstate 76 and Highways 34 and 52. Home to around 1,200 people, the welcoming community of Wiggins has become a favored location for people who want a quieter way of life.
As of 2025 the population of Wiggins is 1,522. The population is expected to grow to 1,595 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.94%.
The median age of Wiggins residents is 36.
The diversity index of Wiggins is 62.9, meaning that there is a 63% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Wiggins is $107,194 and projected to be $116,929 in 2030. Per capita income is $41,835, projected to be $45,599 in 2030. 2.23% of households – 34 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $861,666 and the average disposable income is $79,897.
There are 667 housing units in Wiggins; 482 are owner-occupied, 112 are rented, and 73 are vacant. The average home value is $437,163, with 192 homes built in 2010 or later, and 22 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 59 businesses in Wiggins, employing 602 workers and pulling from a labor force of 614 age 16 and above. 239 workers commute into Wiggins from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
371 residents both live and work in/around Wiggins. The average travel time is 39.1 minutes. 8.09% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 14.02% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 500 drive alone, 45 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 13 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 56 residents work from home.
329 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 159 have associates degrees, 150 have bachelor’s degrees, and 45 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-07-22
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