Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wallis, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,701

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

39.8%677

Hispanic/Latino

26.3%448

Black

21.6%367

Two or More

9%153

Other

3.2%54

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%51

High School Diploma

31.4%372

Some College (<1 yr)

18.5%219

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%234

Associate's Degree

6.9%82

Bachelor's Degree

4.6%55

Master's Degree

2.3%27

Professional Degree

1.2%14

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

8.1%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,200

Median Renti

$744

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%535

Renter-Occupied

30.3%233

Total Units

865

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

127

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%39

2010–2019

16.8%145

2000–2009

9.8%85

1990–1999

2.8%24

1980–1989

18.3%158

1970–1979

5%43

1960–1969

12.9%112

1950–1959

5.2%45

1940–1949

3.5%30

1939 or earlier

21.3%184

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.5%526

Utility Gas

22%169

Bottled/LP Gas

8.9%68

Solar

0.7%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,102

Mean Household Incomei

$58,138

Per Capita Incomei

$22,518

Poverty Ratei

25.6%

Unemploymenti

26.3%

Labor Forcei

818

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

271.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

603

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

14(1.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.9%Insured

13.1%Uninsured