Wylie is a city located in Collin County Texas. Wylie has a 2024 population of 62,144. Wylie is currently growing at a rate of 1.75% annually and its population has increased by 7.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 57,879 in 2020.
The average household income in Wylie is $123,855 with a poverty rate of 5.75%. The median age in Wylie is 34.8 years: 34.6 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wylie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,019 | 61.37% |
| Black or African American | 7,559 | 13.25% |
| Two or more races | 6,667 | 11.68% |
| Asian | 5,638 | 9.88% |
| Other race | 1,888 | 3.31% |
| Native American | 275 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,217 | 3.12 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 11,349 | 3.73 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 3,671 | 1.32 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 2,457 | 3.02 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Male | 740 | 3.21 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
3.52
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,293 | 3.63% |
| Associates Degree | 2,976 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,000 | 28.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,537 | 12.73% |
| High School Graduate | 6,733 | 18.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,713 | 4.81% |
| Some College | 8,383 | 23.52% |
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 | 20,548 | 19,648 | 8,513 |
| Hispanic | 5,276 | 3,623 | 1,105 |
| Black | 4,740 | 4,501 | 2,287 |
| Asian | 3,793 | 3,579 | 2,097 |
| 2+ Races | 2,721 | 2,266 | 863 |
| Other Race | 1,234 | 644 | 178 |
| Native American | 244 | 180 | 79 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,153 | $91,599 | $59,847 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,440 | $107,708 | $80,402 |
| High School Graduate | $36,013 | $38,482 | $33,765 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,395 | $40,714 | $30,883 |
| Overall | $58,957 | $67,641 | $52,389 |
| Some College | $52,546 | $62,744 | $42,620 |
$58,957
Average Earnings
$67,641
Average Male
$52,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.17% of Wylie residents speak only English, while 27.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,973 | 1,688 | 5.63% |
| Hispanic | 10,216 | 1,216 | 11.9% |
| Other | 1,843 | 463 | 25.12% |
| Multiple | 6,667 | 318 | 4.77% |
| Asian | 5,638 | 185 | 3.28% |
| Black | 7,512 | 90 | 1.2% |
| Native | 275 | 36 | 13.09% |
5.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.34%
Male Poverty Rate
5.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wylie is Other, with 25.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wylie is Black, with 1.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.31% |
| Some College | 4.08% |
| High School | 3.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.04% |
| Female Employed | 2.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,473 | $132,814 |
| Households | $109,465 | $123,855 |
| Married Families | $133,498 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,764 | $83,275 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,842
Number of Veterans
2,701
Male Veterans
141
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 943 |
| Second Gulf War | 655 |
| Vietnam | 609 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,039 |
| 55 to 64 | 710 |
| 18 to 34 | 396 |
| 65 to 74 | 379 |
| 75+ | 318 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,024 | 7.71% |
| Black | 506 | 8.66% |
| 2+ Races | 273 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 3.83% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.74% |
| Other Race | 9 | 0.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
50.01%
Born in Wylie
79.64%
Native Born
20.36%
Foreign Born
9.73%
Non Citizen
10.63%
Naturalized
79.64% of Wylie residents were born in the United States, with 50.01% having been born in Texas. 9.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 67,476 | 1,067 | 1.61% |
| 2028 | 66,409 | 1,066 | 1.63% |
| 2027 | 65,343 | 1,066 | 1.66% |
| 2026 | 64,277 | 1,067 | 1.69% |
| 2025 | 63,210 | 1,066 | 1.72% |
| 2024 | 62,144 | 1,066 | 1.75% |
| 2023 | 61,078 | 118 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 60,960 | 1,500 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 59,460 | 1,581 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 57,879 | 4,793 | 9.03% |
| 2019 | 53,086 | 1,977 | 3.87% |
| 2018 | 51,109 | 1,499 | 3.02% |
| 2017 | 49,610 | 1,053 | 2.17% |
| 2016 | 48,557 | 1,190 | 2.51% |
| 2015 | 47,367 | 906 | 1.95% |
| 2014 | 46,461 | 1,083 | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 45,378 | 586 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 44,792 | 1,171 | 2.68% |
| 2011 | 43,621 | 1,558 | 3.7% |
| 2010 | 42,063 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,132 | 6,416 | 73.61% |
| 1990 | 8,716 | 5,564 | 176.52% |
| 1980 | 3,152 | 477 | 17.83% |
| 1970 | 2,675 | -64,801 | -96.04% |