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Willis

Texas · 6,431 residents · 4.733 sq mi
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Willis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,932. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,600. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,431
+61%since 2000
from 3,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,359 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
+14%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Willis
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,932
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,260 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,142
+63%since 2000
from $11,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
53.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(1,988)
Black20.9%(831)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(1,085)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.6%(3,091)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(2,529)
Black16.7%(1,076)
Hispanic / Latino39%(2,505)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other1.7%(110)
Diversity Score80.7%(5,188)
Diversity Score
81
+4%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willis, Texas?

Willis, Texas has about 6,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willis, Texas?

The typical household in Willis, Texas earns about $57,932 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Willis, Texas?

About 9.9% 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 12.8% 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 3,487 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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