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.

Wills Point, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,921

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.3%2,444

Hispanic/Latino

21.6%846

Black

9.3%366

Other

3.7%145

Two or More

3.1%120

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.7%240

High School Diploma

31.6%781

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%167

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%439

Associate's Degree

3.9%97

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%269

Master's Degree

2.6%64

HS or Higher

83.1%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$189,700

Median Renti

$1,030

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.9%787

Renter-Occupied

43.1%597

Total Units

1,536

Homeownership

56.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

142

$1,000–$1,250

117

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4%62

2000–2009

5.7%87

1990–1999

18%277

1980–1989

10.5%161

1970–1979

23.2%356

1960–1969

13.3%205

1950–1959

8.1%124

1940–1949

5.1%79

1939 or earlier

12%185

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72%996

Utility Gas

23%319

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%39

No Fuel

2.2%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,919

Mean Household Incomei

$74,367

Per Capita Incomei

$29,864

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

1,795

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

128

Avg. Tenant Renti

$478/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing57 homes91% occupied$371/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers35 homes51% occupied$652/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,919/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

67.4%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

26.4%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.9% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.6% 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

1614.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

142

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

1,704

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

214(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.5%Insured

18.5%Uninsured