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 2026 the population of Wiggins is 1,560. The population is expected to grow to 1,637 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.97%.
The median age of Wiggins residents is 35.
The diversity index of Wiggins is 65.7, meaning that there is a 66% 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 $100,443 and projected to be $109,168 in 2031. Per capita income is $40,048, projected to be $43,681 in 2031. 1.47% of households – 23 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,060,594 and the average disposable income is $76,033.
There are 699 housing units in Wiggins; 477 are owner-occupied, 145 are rented, and 77 are vacant. The average home value is $427,725, with 325 homes built in 2010 or later, and 21 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 50 businesses in Wiggins, employing 388 workers and pulling from a labor force of 829 age 16 and above. 299 workers commute into Wiggins from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
526 residents both live and work in/around Wiggins. The average travel time is 36.5 minutes. 5.89% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 12.93% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 716 drive alone, 20 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 21 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 72 residents work from home.
331 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 168 have associates degrees, 155 have bachelor’s degrees, and 67 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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