Willis, TX Demographics

What is the population of Willis?

There are 6,561 residents in Willis, with a median age of 39.5. Of this, 55.56% are males and 44.44% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.82% of the resident pool in Willis, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.11%. Additionally, 13.06% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 5,843 people in Willis currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 6,561 2.4%
Male Population 3,645 -0.6%
Female Population 2,916 6.3%
Male Population 55.56%
Female Population 44.44%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 39.5 6.8%
Citizen U.S. Born 5,106 -1.2%
Citizen not U.S. Born 598 51.8%
Not Citizen 857 1.2%
Citizen U.S. Born 77.82%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.11%
Not Citizen 13.06%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Same County 352 425.4%
Moved from Same State 199 -38.2%
Same House as Last Year 5,843 -1.9%
Moved from Same County 5.51%
Moved from Same State 3.11%
Same House as Last Year 91.38%

What are the employment statistics in Willis?

White-collar workers make up 75.96% of the working population in Willis, while blue-collar employees account for 24.04%. There are also 240 entrepreneurs in Willis (7.73% of the workforce); 2,166 workers employed in private companies (69.8%); and 480 people working in governmental institutions (15.47%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 2,357 13.9%
Blue Collar 746 -24.6%
White Collar 75.96%
Blue Collar 24.04%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 240 485.4%
Private Companies 2,166 -18.0%
Governmental Workers 480 124.3%
Not for Profit Companies 217 34.0%
Self Employees 7.73%
Private Companies 69.8%
Governmental Workers 15.47%
Not for Profit Companies 6.99%

How many households are there in Willis?

There are a total of 2,351 households in Willis, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.12% of these Willis households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.88%. Additionally, 26.75% of households have children and 73.25% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 2,351 13.3%
Average People per Household 3 N/A
Family Households 1,672 5.7%
Non-Family Households 679 37.7%
Family Households 71.12%
Non-Family Households 28.88%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 629 18.9%
Households without Children 1,722 11.4%
Households with Children 26.75%
Households without Children 73.25%

What are the median and average incomes in Willis?

The average annual household income in Willis is $59,111, while the median household income sits at $55,876 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,394, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $38,750.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $59,111 16.6%
Median Household Income $55,876 4.5%
People below Poverty Level -28 N/A
People above Poverty Level 5,829 4.0%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Willis?

There are 2,453 housing units in Willis, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 2,351 occupied housing units in Willis, 61% are owner-occupied, while 39% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 45.33% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $130,400. In general, housing costs reach $908 per month in Willis.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 2,453 12.8%
Median Year Built 1990 0.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 22 -61.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 43 -70.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 299 145.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 873 8.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 715 -12.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 236 63.9%
Built between 2010 and 2019 244 183.7%
Built in 2020 or Later 21 N/A
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 2,351 13.3%
Owner Occupied 1,434 13.0%
Renter Occupied $917 13.8%
Owner Occupied 61%
Renter Occupied 39%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 650 8.3%
Without Mortgage 784 17.2%
Median Value with Mortgage $130,400 -14.1%
Median Value without Mortgage $108,400 18.5%
Median Housing Costs per Month $908 22.4%
With Mortgage 45.33%
Without Mortgage 54.67%

What is the level of education in Willis?

Approximately 52.7% of the population in Willis holds a high school degree (that's 2,771 residents), while 20.54% have attained a college certificate (1,440 locals) and 8.94% have a bachelor's degree (470 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 490 -41.9%
Some High School 2,771 7.2%
Some College 1,440 28.7%
Associate Degree 360 157.1%
Bachelor's Degree 470 0.2%
Graduate Degree 87 -14.7%
No High School 9.32%
Some High School 52.7%
Some College 20.54%
Associate Degree 6.85%
Bachelor's Degree 8.94%
Graduate Degree 1.65%

What is the marital status of Willis residents?

A total of 1,555 people in Willis have never been married (which represents 29.23% of the total population), while 3,156 of them are wedded (59.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 359 (6.75%) and 383 (7.2%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 1,555 -19.7%
Married 3,156 24.1%
Separated 359 84.1%
Widowed 226 -8.9%
Divorced 383 383.0%
Never Married 29.23%
Married 59.32%
Separated 6.75%
Widowed 4.25%
Divorced 7.2%

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 2,902 0.6%
Walk 61 -1.6%

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

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
77318 19,127 7,235 $88,162.00 $113,777.00
77378 18,112 5,797 $66,882.00 $97,345.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.