Willard is a city located in Greene County Missouri. Willard has a 2024 population of 6,571. Willard is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,369 in 2020.
The average household income in Willard is $86,273 with a poverty rate of 11.49%. The median age in Willard is 31.1 years: 27.3 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,021 | 94.94% |
| Two or more races | 186 | 2.93% |
| Other race | 122 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,172 | 2.89 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 1,352 | 3.53 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 493 | 1.39 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Female | 265 | 2.45 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Male | 62 | 2.68 | 11.3 | 88.7 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 5.7% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 9.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 836 | 23.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 289 | 8.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,204 | 34.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 1.65% |
| Some College | 604 | 17.21% |
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 | 3,336 | 3,078 | 1,088 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 98 | 29 |
| Other Race | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,184 | $74,028 | $51,944 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,083 | $52,071 | $75,391 |
| High School Graduate | $38,676 | $44,904 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,010 | $55,208 | $51,133 |
| Some College | $51,282 | $54,625 | $49,236 |
$52,010
Average Earnings
$55,208
Average Male
$51,133
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.7% of Willard residents speak only English, while 5.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,917 | 708 | 11.97% |
| Multiple | 186 | 13 | 6.99% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 9 | 5.66% |
| Asian | 8 | 2 | 25% |
11.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.21%
Male Poverty Rate
11.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willard is Asian, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willard is Hispanic, with 5.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.07% |
| High School | 7.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.82% |
| Male Employed | 8.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,168 | $91,176 |
| Households | $76,500 | $86,273 |
| Married Families | $107,903 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,457 | $51,792 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
63.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
263
Number of Veterans
250
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| Vietnam | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 75+ | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 6.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
68.73%
Born in Willard
96.67%
Native Born
3.33%
Foreign Born
1.7%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
96.67% of Willard residents were born in the United States, with 68.73% having been born in Missouri. 1.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,825 | 51 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 6,774 | 51 | 0.76% |
| 2027 | 6,723 | 50 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 6,673 | 51 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 6,622 | 51 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 6,571 | 50 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 6,521 | 14 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 6,507 | 90 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 6,417 | 48 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 6,369 | 729 | 12.93% |
| 2019 | 5,640 | 50 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 5,590 | 141 | 2.59% |
| 2017 | 5,449 | 17 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 5,432 | -24 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 5,456 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 5,463 | -15 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 5,478 | 61 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 5,417 | 52 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 5,365 | 58 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 5,307 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,193 | -3,632 | -53.22% |