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.

Willis, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,878

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

47.7%3,279

White

41%2,820

Black

10%686

Two or More

0.9%61

Other

0.5%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.9%445

High School Diploma

16.4%732

Some College (<1 yr)

13.7%614

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%661

Associate's Degree

8.2%366

Bachelor's Degree

10.8%483

Master's Degree

4.8%217

Doctorate

0.1%4

HS or Higher

78.7%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$124,300

Median Renti

$1,268

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.7%1,433

Renter-Occupied

39.3%926

Total Units

2,373

Homeownership

60.7%

Vacancy Rate

0.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

257

$1,000–$1,250

114

$1,250–$1,500

199

$1,500–$2,000

271

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

8.8%209

2010–2019

16.7%396

2000–2009

16.6%395

1990–1999

15.5%367

1980–1989

35.4%839

1970–1979

5%119

1940–1949

0.4%9

1939 or earlier

1.6%39

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.1%2,032

Utility Gas

13.9%327

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,632

Mean Household Incomei

$64,733

Per Capita Incomei

$23,207

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

12.3%

Labor Forcei

3,479

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$382/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes82% occupied$382/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,632/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

79%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

21%

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,11316.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

792

United Kingdom

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

3,046

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

287(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.1%Insured

25.9%Uninsured