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Ovilla

Texas · 4,808 residents (2025 est.) · 5.786 sq mi
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Ovilla is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,434. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $446,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,375
+28%since 2000
from 3,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+15%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,808 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Ovilla
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,434
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,713 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,711
+64%since 2000
from $35,102 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+12%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+67%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(3,050)
Black4.8%(164)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(114)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(711)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(3,209)
Black8.7%(379)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(579)
Asian4.1%(178)
Other0.7%(30)
Diversity Score54.4%(2,380)
Diversity Score
54
+161%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 93.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ovilla, Texas?

Ovilla, Texas has about 4,375 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovilla, Texas?

The typical household in Ovilla, Texas earns about $131,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ovilla, Texas expensive?

In Ovilla, Texas, the median home is worth about $446,700.

How educated are people in Ovilla, Texas?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ovilla, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ovilla, Texas?

About 5.9% of people in Ovilla, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ovilla, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ovilla, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,419 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.

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