CensusEasy
CITY

Wilmer

Texas · 6,768 residents (2025 est.) · 11.237 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Dallas metro area
Compare
Notable rankings
#81Fastest growingof 6,811+28.5%#241Youngest by median ageof 6,82627.8
The short version

Wilmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,626. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $157,200. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 154%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,391
+88%since 2000
from 3,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
569 / sq mi
+78%since 2009
from 320 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
−3%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,768 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Wilmer
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 515.7%(1,006)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.5%(674)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(534)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191%(67)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.6%(550)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3421.3%(1,362)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(802)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.6%(424)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.7%(427)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.5%(413)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.4%(87)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(45)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,626
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,843 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,339
+92%since 2000
from $12,167 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−2%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,364
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+104%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wilmer on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34%(1,154)
Black22.8%(774)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(1,408)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(633)
Black32.5%(2,074)
Hispanic / Latino57.4%(3,668)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(16)
Diversity Score
69
−11%since 2009
from 78 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican47.7%(3,047)
Guatemalan2.6%(163)
Puerto Rican0.3%(18)
Ancestry
German3.4%(217)
Italian2.1%(134)
Nigerian1.2%(79)
French0.6%(39)
American0.6%(37)
Irish0.5%(34)
English0.4%(23)
Dutch0.2%(14)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.5%
−44.6 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 52.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 47.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.8%(624)
Married59.9%(1,016)
Widowed0.1%(1)
Divorced3.2%(55)
Women 15+
Never married44.4%(1,102)
Married50.7%(1,259)
Widowed1.1%(27)
Divorced3.7%(93)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to Wilmer

Edgemoor
Pop 6,349
Live Oak
Pop 7,248
Belleview
Pop 6,512
Inverness Highlands South
Pop 7,449
Places similar to Wilmer
Head to head

Compare Wilmer to nearby cities

WILMER VS
Hutchins
Income$47,829−20%
Home value$235,200+50%
Population8,206+21%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WILMER VS
Lancaster
Income$68,302+15%
Home value$246,300+57%
Population40,526+499%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WILMER VS
Red Oak
Income$104,561+75%
Home value$366,100+133%
Population20,394+201%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WILMER VS
Balch Springs
Income$66,942+12%
Home value$224,400+43%
Population27,258+303%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmer, Texas?

Wilmer, Texas has about 6,391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmer, Texas?

The typical household in Wilmer, Texas earns about $59,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmer, Texas expensive?

In Wilmer, Texas, the median home is worth about $157,200, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmer, Texas?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmer, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmer, Texas?

About 32.7% of people in Wilmer, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmer, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmer, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,926 residents, a change of about 159 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Wilmer with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Wilmer, Texas: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy