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Ovilla

Texas · 4,304 residents · 5.786 sq mi
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Ovilla is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,917. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $282,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,304
+26%since 2000
from 3,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+22%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Ovilla
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,917
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,713 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,426
+18%since 2000
from $35,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
6.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+35%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(2,750)
Black15%(647)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(632)
Asian1%(45)
Other1.2%(54)
Diversity Score63.5%(2,732)
Diversity Score
63
+204%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ovilla, Texas?

Ovilla, Texas has about 4,304 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovilla, Texas?

The typical household in Ovilla, Texas earns about $102,917 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 $282,100.

How educated are people in Ovilla, Texas?

About 43.4% 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 3.5% 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 2,348 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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