Wills Point is a city located in Van Zandt County Texas. Wills Point has a 2024 population of 4,055. Wills Point is currently growing at a rate of 1.86% annually and its population has increased by 7.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,758 in 2020.
The average household income in Wills Point is $61,990 with a poverty rate of 25.66%. The median age in Wills Point is 33.8 years: 32.1 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wills Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,708 | 71.53% |
| Black or African American | 561 | 14.82% |
| Two or more races | 406 | 10.72% |
| Other race | 111 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,382 | 2.68 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Married | 537 | 3.47 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 420 | 1.25 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Female | 385 | 3.17 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Male | 40 | 2.5 | 22.5 | 77.5 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 436 | 18.92% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 198 | 8.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 2.6% |
| High School Graduate | 830 | 36.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 5.47% |
| Some College | 522 | 22.66% |
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 | 1,494 | 1,209 | 216 |
| Black | 499 | 361 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 243 | 112 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 80 | 0 |
| Other Race | 62 | 52 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 87.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 24.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,375 | $61,250 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,323 | $54,667 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,969 | $68,918 | $28,638 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,754 | $31,783 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,103 | $50,625 | $28,587 |
| Some College | $42,148 | $53,676 | $26,926 |
$39,103
Average Earnings
$50,625
Average Male
$28,587
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.49% of Wills Point residents speak only English, while 8.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,261 | 435 | 19.24% |
| Black | 555 | 267 | 48.11% |
| Hispanic | 728 | 204 | 28.02% |
| Multiple | 403 | 116 | 28.78% |
| Other | 106 | 10 | 9.43% |
25.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.27%
Male Poverty Rate
28.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wills Point is Black, with 48.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wills Point is Other, with 9.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.02% |
| High School | 10.24% |
| Some College | 7.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.3% |
| Male Employed | 10.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,000 | $68,138 |
| Households | $55,100 | $61,990 |
| Married Families | $91,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,635 | $39,115 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
234
Number of Veterans
234
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 12.12% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 4.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
74.88%
Born in Wills Point
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
97.81% of Wills Point residents were born in the United States, with 74.88% having been born in Texas. 1.19% 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 | 4,426 | 74 | 1.7% |
| 2028 | 4,352 | 74 | 1.73% |
| 2027 | 4,278 | 74 | 1.76% |
| 2026 | 4,204 | 75 | 1.82% |
| 2025 | 4,129 | 74 | 1.82% |
| 2024 | 4,055 | 74 | 1.86% |
| 2023 | 3,981 | 40 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 3,941 | 74 | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 3,867 | 109 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 3,758 | 113 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 3,645 | 35 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 3,610 | 29 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 3,581 | 50 | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 3,531 | 44 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 3,487 | 24 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 3,463 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 3,455 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 3,460 | -45 | -1.28% |
| 2011 | 3,505 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 3,509 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,496 | 510 | 17.08% |
| 1990 | 2,986 | 355 | 13.49% |
| 1980 | 2,631 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 1970 | 2,636 | -1,790 | -40.44% |