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Wallis

Texas · 1,292 residents · 1.495 sq mi
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Wallis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,900. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,292
+10%since 2000
from 1,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+12%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9151K1K2K2K1990201020202024Wallis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,172
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,373
+21%since 2000
from $16,877 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance21.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+58%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(723)
Black13.7%(160)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(274)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.8%(783)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(653)
Black12.1%(156)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(423)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other9.9%(128)
Diversity Score81.8%(1,057)
Diversity Score
82
+22%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallis, Texas?

Wallis, Texas has about 1,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wallis, Texas?

The typical household in Wallis, Texas earns about $36,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallis, Texas expensive?

In Wallis, Texas, the median home is worth about $90,900, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Wallis, Texas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wallis, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallis, Texas?

About 25.4% of people in Wallis, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wallis, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wallis, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 291 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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