Willits is a city located in Mendocino County California. Willits has a 2024 population of 4,797. Willits is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -3.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,979 in 2020.
The average household income in Willits is $75,467 with a poverty rate of 13.69%. The median age in Willits is 41.4 years: 36.6 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willits was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,325 | 67.24% |
| Two or more races | 937 | 18.95% |
| Other race | 428 | 8.66% |
| Native American | 170 | 3.44% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,959 | 2.47 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Non Family | 1,040 | 1.31 | 39 | 61 |
| Married | 526 | 3.8 | 43 | 57 |
| Female | 305 | 3.24 | 16.1 | 83.9 |
| Male | 88 | 5.59 | 100 | 0 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
39.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 6.22% |
| Associates Degree | 464 | 14.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 352 | 10.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 213 | 6.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,065 | 32.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 6.28% |
| Some College | 750 | 23.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,366 | 2,180 | 445 |
| Hispanic | 729 | 538 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 320 | 320 | 101 |
| Other Race | 267 | 194 | 11 |
| Native American | 119 | 90 | 8 |
| Asian | 29 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,032 | $67,303 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,821 | $0 | $64,866 |
| High School Graduate | $43,643 | $43,421 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,727 | $43,812 | $41,641 |
| Some College | $44,167 | $55,388 | $0 |
$43,727
Average Earnings
$43,812
Average Male
$41,641
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.42% of Willits residents speak only English, while 16.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,077 | 412 | 13.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,566 | 212 | 13.54% |
| Other | 419 | 100 | 23.87% |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 100% |
| Native | 170 | 43 | 25.29% |
| Multiple | 937 | 18 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 100% |
13.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.03%
Male Poverty Rate
12.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willits is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willits is Multiple, with 1.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.56% |
| Some College | 19.72% |
| High School | 14.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.26% |
| Male Employed | 6.3% |
| Female Employed | 0.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,894 | $86,436 |
| Households | $55,971 | $75,467 |
| Married Families | $68,485 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,513 | $59,445 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
228
Number of Veterans
228
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 8.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.8%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.41%
Born in Willits
89.61%
Native Born
10.39%
Foreign Born
6.55%
Non Citizen
3.84%
Naturalized
89.61% of Willits residents were born in the United States, with 66.41% having been born in California. 6.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,571 | -45 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 4,616 | -45 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 4,661 | -46 | -0.98% |
| 2026 | 4,707 | -45 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 4,752 | -45 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 4,797 | -46 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 4,843 | -65 | -1.32% |
| 2022 | 4,908 | -78 | -1.56% |
| 2021 | 4,986 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 4,979 | 89 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 4,890 | -55 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 4,945 | 30 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 4,915 | 30 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 4,885 | 20 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 4,865 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 4,869 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 4,861 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 4,871 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 4,886 | -36 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 4,922 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,073 | 46 | 0.92% |
| 1990 | 5,027 | 1,019 | 25.42% |
| 1980 | 4,008 | 917 | 29.67% |
| 1970 | 3,091 | -319 | -9.35% |
| 1960 | 3,410 | 719 | 26.72% |
| 1950 | 2,691 | 1,066 | 65.6% |
| 1940 | 1,625 | -1,066 | -39.61% |
| 1930 | 2,691 | 1,223 | 83.31% |
| 1920 | 1,468 | 315 | 27.32% |
| 1910 | 1,153 | 362 | 45.76% |
| 1900 | 791 | -24 | -2.94% |
| 1890 | 815 | 662 | 432.68% |
| 1880 | 153 | -4,418 | -96.65% |