Willis is a city located in Montgomery County Texas. Willis has a 2024 population of 7,136. Willis is currently growing at a rate of 2.47% annually and its population has increased by 10.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,447 in 2020.
The average household income in Willis is $56,128 with a poverty rate of 12.5%. The median age in Willis is 42.3 years: 40 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,979 | 59.45% |
| Two or more races | 1,507 | 22.52% |
| Black or African American | 666 | 9.95% |
| Other race | 469 | 7.01% |
| Native American | 72 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,788 | 2.37 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 1,265 | 3.33 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 1,121 | 1.21 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 372 | 2.55 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Male | 30 | 3.3 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 655 | 12.98% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 4.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 608 | 12.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 247 | 4.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,555 | 30.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 195 | 3.87% |
| Some College | 1,535 | 30.43% |
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 | 3,009 | 2,623 | 329 |
| Hispanic | 1,419 | 1,125 | 449 |
| 2+ Races | 824 | 656 | 353 |
| Black | 524 | 354 | 12 |
| Other Race | 386 | 353 | 60 |
| Native American | 31 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 91.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,344 | $0 | $24,640 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,295 | $58,366 | $76,202 |
| High School Graduate | $33,297 | $33,483 | $31,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $40,554 | $40,668 | $40,485 |
| Some College | $46,696 | $44,727 | $47,321 |
$40,554
Average Earnings
$40,668
Average Male
$40,485
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.56% of Willis residents speak only English, while 24.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,488 | 525 | 15.05% |
| Black | 666 | 170 | 25.53% |
| Hispanic | 2,360 | 78 | 3.31% |
| Multiple | 1,493 | 53 | 3.55% |
| Other | 457 | 24 | 5.25% |
12.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.69%
Male Poverty Rate
17.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willis is Black, with 25.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willis is Hispanic, with 3.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.59% |
| Some College | 4.22% |
| High School | 2.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.11% |
| Female Employed | 15.35% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,481 | $66,934 |
| Households | $53,182 | $56,128 |
| Married Families | $69,407 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,492 | $39,697 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
323
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
127
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 113 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 6.54% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 5.45% |
| Other Race | 40 | 8.53% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 1.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
12%
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
60.6%
Born in Willis
90.35%
Native Born
9.65%
Foreign Born
4.35%
Non Citizen
5.3%
Naturalized
90.35% of Willis residents were born in the United States, with 60.6% having been born in Texas. 4.35% 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 | 7,997 | 172 | 2.2% |
| 2028 | 7,825 | 172 | 2.25% |
| 2027 | 7,653 | 173 | 2.31% |
| 2026 | 7,480 | 172 | 2.35% |
| 2025 | 7,308 | 172 | 2.41% |
| 2024 | 7,136 | 172 | 2.47% |
| 2023 | 6,964 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,957 | 240 | 3.57% |
| 2021 | 6,717 | 270 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 6,447 | -606 | -8.59% |
| 2019 | 7,053 | 498 | 7.6% |
| 2018 | 6,555 | 76 | 1.17% |
| 2017 | 6,479 | 34 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 6,445 | 60 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 6,385 | 52 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 6,333 | 151 | 2.44% |
| 2013 | 6,182 | 151 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 6,031 | 61 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 5,970 | 62 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 5,908 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,985 | 1,221 | 44.18% |
| 1990 | 2,764 | -5,233 | -65.44% |