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Wiggins, CO
Town in Morgan County, Colorado.
Population
1,564
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,182
ZIP codes
0
Wiggins and its ZIP codes
Wiggins at a glance
- Wiggins is about 21 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,681, 4% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $363,400 (33% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,486 a month.
Local data for Wiggins, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wiggins, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,681
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$363,400
Median rent
$1,486/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
29.4
Average commute
36.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (380), German Americans (380), Irish Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Wiggins.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,024
13,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,065
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$183M
FY 2026, $6,301 per person
How people get to work
Wiggins, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 36.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wiggins, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
815
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 13°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wiggins, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Wiggins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrchardCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| WeldonaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Jackson LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Trail SideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Log Lane VillageTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Morgan HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Blue SkyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0 |
| Fort MorganCity | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| Saddle RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BrushCity | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| KeenesburgTown | 23 mi | 9.4 |
| SnyderCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| Raymer (New Raymer)Town | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| HillroseTown | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wiggins, CO in?
- Wiggins is in Morgan County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Wiggins, CO?
- About 1,564 people live in Wiggins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wiggins?
- Nearby places include Orchard (7.4 mi), Weldona (9.8 mi), Jackson Lake (11 mi), Trail Side (12 mi), Log Lane Village (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023