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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Willis

Texas · 3,985 residents · 4.733 sq mi
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Willis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,260. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,100. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,985
+35%since 1990
from 2,944 in 1990
1990 – 2025
842 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 622 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.3
−1%since 1990
from 27.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Willis
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,260
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,122
+71%since 1990
from $6,495 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.8%
−16.0 ptssince 1990
from 36.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$474
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
63.9%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
36.1% rent
1.7
−25%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(1,994)
Black21%(618)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(374)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score72.7%(2,140)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(1,988)
Black20.9%(831)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(1,085)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score77.6%(3,091)
78
+7%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−5%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Willis, Texas?

Willis, Texas has about 3,985 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Willis, Texas?

The typical household in Willis, Texas earns about $28,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willis, Texas expensive?

In Willis, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Willis, Texas?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Willis, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willis, Texas?

About 20.8% of people in Willis, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willis, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Willis, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,041 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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