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Wills Point

Texas · 3,524 residents · 3.665 sq mi
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Wills Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,524
+1%since 2000
from 3,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
962 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+5%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Wills Point
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,534
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,595
+12%since 2000
from $14,789 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(2,621)
Black12.8%(446)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(382)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(1,724)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(2,597)
Black11.7%(411)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(430)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other1.1%(38)
Diversity Score52%(1,832)
Diversity Score
52
+5%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
61.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wills Point, Texas?

Wills Point, Texas has about 3,524 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wills Point, Texas?

The typical household in Wills Point, Texas earns about $33,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wills Point, Texas expensive?

In Wills Point, Texas, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Wills Point, Texas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wills Point, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wills Point, Texas?

About 18.0% of people in Wills Point, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wills Point, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wills Point, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 538 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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