Wilmer is a city located in Dallas County Texas. Wilmer has a 2024 population of 6,645. Wilmer is currently growing at a rate of 4.07% annually and its population has increased by 18.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,604 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilmer is $72,258 with a poverty rate of 15.16%. The median age in Wilmer is 34.8 years: 28.4 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilmer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,981 | 33.71% |
| Black or African American | 1,806 | 30.74% |
| Other race | 1,262 | 21.48% |
| Two or more races | 827 | 14.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,039 | 2.7 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 805 | 3.69 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Female | 674 | 2.62 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Non Family | 479 | 1.02 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Male | 81 | 3.3 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 788 | 20.25% |
| Associates Degree | 384 | 9.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 279 | 7.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 2.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,147 | 29.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 542 | 13.93% |
| Some College | 659 | 16.94% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,546 | 512 | 40 |
| Black | 1,429 | 1,355 | 310 |
| White | 895 | 677 | 21 |
| Other Race | 674 | 151 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 405 | 134 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 21.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,644 | $0 | $58,923 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,518 | $64,648 | $22,523 |
| Overall | $37,701 | $44,554 | $35,974 |
| Some College | $50,188 | $53,920 | $39,286 |
$37,701
Average Earnings
$44,554
Average Male
$35,974
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.03% of Wilmer residents speak only English, while 45.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,656 | 371 | 13.97% |
| White | 1,204 | 368 | 30.56% |
| Other | 1,222 | 119 | 9.74% |
| Black | 1,674 | 102 | 6.09% |
15.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.14%
Male Poverty Rate
7.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilmer is White, with 30.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilmer is Black, with 6.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.45% |
| High School | 16.02% |
| Some College | 2.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.29% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
| Female Employed | 3.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,208 | $76,501 |
| Households | $58,837 | $72,258 |
| Married Families | $86,553 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,466 | $43,184 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
138
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 77 | 4.44% |
| White | 61 | 4.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
67.31%
Born in Wilmer
83.22%
Native Born
16.78%
Foreign Born
11.4%
Non Citizen
5.38%
Naturalized
83.22% of Wilmer residents were born in the United States, with 67.31% having been born in Texas. 11.4% 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 | 7,946 | 260 | 3.38% |
| 2028 | 7,686 | 260 | 3.5% |
| 2027 | 7,426 | 261 | 3.64% |
| 2026 | 7,165 | 260 | 3.77% |
| 2025 | 6,905 | 260 | 3.91% |
| 2024 | 6,645 | 260 | 4.07% |
| 2023 | 6,385 | 259 | 4.23% |
| 2022 | 6,126 | 333 | 5.75% |
| 2021 | 5,793 | 189 | 3.37% |
| 2020 | 5,604 | 772 | 15.98% |
| 2019 | 4,832 | -19 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 4,851 | 627 | 14.84% |
| 2017 | 4,224 | 75 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 4,149 | 85 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 4,064 | 107 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 3,957 | 46 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 3,911 | 69 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 3,842 | 63 | 1.67% |
| 2011 | 3,779 | 57 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 3,722 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,393 | -4,553 | -57.3% |