Willis City, TX Demographics

What is the population of Willis?

There are 6,693 residents in Willis, with a median age of 42. Of this, 50.19% are males and 49.81% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.27% of the resident pool in Willis, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.38%. Additionally, 4.35% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 6,175 people in Willis currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 6,693 2.0%
Male Population 3,359 -7.8%
Female Population 3,334 14.3%
Male Population 50.19%
Female Population 49.81%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 42 6.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 5,774 13.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 628 5.0%
Not Citizen 291 -66.0%
Citizen U.S. Born 86.27%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.38%
Not Citizen 4.35%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Same County 384 9.1%
Moved from Same State 134 -32.7%
Same House as Last Year 6,175 5.7%
Moved from Same County 5.74%
Moved from Same State 2%
Same House as Last Year 92.26%

What are the employment statistics in Willis?

White-collar workers make up 76.55% of the working population in Willis, while blue-collar employees account for 23.45%. There are also 434 entrepreneurs in Willis (6.49% of the workforce); 4,532 workers employed in private companies (67.78%); and 1,126 people working in governmental institutions (16.84%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 5,118 117.1%
Blue Collar 1,568 110.2%
White Collar 76.55%
Blue Collar 23.45%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 434 80.8%
Private Companies 4,532 109.2%
Governmental Workers 1,126 134.6%
Not for Profit Companies 594 173.7%
Self Employees 6.49%
Private Companies 67.78%
Governmental Workers 16.84%
Not for Profit Companies 8.88%

How many households are there in Willis?

There are a total of 2,788 households in Willis, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.79% of these Willis households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.21%. Additionally, 18.76% of households have children and 81.24% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 2,788 18.6%
Average People per Household 2 -27.5%
Family Households 1,667 -0.3%
Non-Family Households 1,121 65.1%
Family Households 59.79%
Non-Family Households 40.21%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 523 -16.9%
Households without Children 2,265 31.5%
Households with Children 18.76%
Households without Children 81.24%

What are the median and average incomes in Willis?

The average annual household income in Willis is $56,128, while the median household income sits at $53,182 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,463, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $33,428.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $56,128 -5.0%
Median Household Income $53,182 -4.8%
People below Poverty Level 826 69.6%
People above Poverty Level 5,781 -0.8%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Willis?

There are 2,793 housing units in Willis, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 2,788 occupied housing units in Willis, 55.45% are owner-occupied, while 44.55% have renters living in them. In general, housing costs reach $1,126 per month in Willis.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 2,793 13.9%
Median Year Built 1990 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 40 N/A
Built between 1940 and 1949 8 -63.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 211 -29.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,114 27.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 626 -12.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 332 40.7%
Built between 2010 and 2019 171 -29.9%
Built in 2020 or Later 291 1,285.7%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 2,788 18.6%
Owner Occupied 1,546 7.8%
Renter Occupied 1,242 35.4%
Owner Occupied 55.45%
Renter Occupied 44.55%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 870 33.9%
Without Mortgage 676 -13.8%
Median Value with Mortgage $0 -100.0%
Median Value without Mortgage $112,200 3.5%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,126 24.0%
With Mortgage 56.27%
Without Mortgage 43.73%

What is the level of education in Willis?

Approximately 46.04% of the population in Willis holds a high school degree (that's 2,600 residents), while 27.91% have attained a college certificate (1,576 locals) and 11.05% have a bachelor's degree (624 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 244 -50.2%
Some High School 2,600 -6.2%
Some College 1,576 9.4%
Associate Degree 356 -1.1%
Bachelor's Degree 624 32.8%
Graduate Degree 247 183.9%
No High School 4.32%
Some High School 46.04%
Some College 27.91%
Associate Degree 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree 11.05%
Graduate Degree 4.37%

What is the marital status of Willis residents?

A total of 2,003 people in Willis have never been married (which represents 33.9% of the total population), while 3,130 of them are wedded (52.97%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 394 (6.67%) and 607 (10.27%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 2,003 28.8%
Married 3,130 -0.8%
Separated 394 9.8%
Widowed 169 -25.2%
Divorced 607 58.5%
Never Married 33.9%
Married 52.97%
Separated 6.67%
Widowed 2.86%
Divorced 10.27%

What are the most common means of transportation in Willis?

The top three means of transportation people in Willis use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 3,035 4.6%
Walk 38 -37.7%

What is the median and average household income in Willis by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
77318 19,820 7,551 $90,246 $120,173
77378 17,576 6,249 $68,595 $90,490

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.