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Willow Park

Texas · 7,439 residents (2025 est.) · 6.433 sq mi
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Willow Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,045. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,025 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $374,200. With a median age of 45.8, 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 45.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,874
+106%since 2000
from 2,849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+13%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,439 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Willow Park
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,045
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,155 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,793
+74%since 2000
from $30,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+25%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,415
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+54%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,687)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(101)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(5,083)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(543)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(240)
Diversity Score30.1%(1,769)
Diversity Score
30
+188%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 94.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Park, Texas?

Willow Park, Texas has about 5,874 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willow Park, Texas?

The typical household in Willow Park, Texas earns about $132,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Park, Texas expensive?

In Willow Park, Texas, the median home is worth about $374,200, and the typical rent is about $2,415 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Park, Texas?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Park, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Park, Texas?

About 10.3% of people in Willow Park, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Park, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Park, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,546 residents, a change of about 152 percent over that period.

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