Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wilmer, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,391

Median Agei

27.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

57.4%3,668

Black

32.5%2,074

White

9.9%633

Two or More

0.3%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%101

High School Diploma

24.4%868

Some College (<1 yr)

1.3%46

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%283

Associate's Degree

5.8%207

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%347

Master's Degree

6%215

HS or Higher

58.1%

BA or Higher

15.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,200

Median Renti

$1,364

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.5%1,061

Renter-Occupied

41.5%754

Total Units

1,848

Homeownership

58.5%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.3%184

$50K–$100K

25.6%272

$100K–$150K

3.5%37

$150K–$200K

26.4%280

$200K–$300K

13.3%141

$300K–$500K

9.5%101

$1M+

4.3%46

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

124

$1,250–$1,500

398

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

31%573

2010–2019

16.6%306

2000–2009

12%222

1990–1999

11.2%207

1980–1989

3.2%60

1970–1979

6.3%117

1960–1969

5.4%99

1950–1959

3.8%71

1940–1949

6.3%117

1939 or earlier

4.1%76

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.3%1,512

Utility Gas

14.2%257

No Fuel

2.5%46

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,626

Mean Household Incomei

$80,192

Per Capita Incomei

$23,339

Poverty Ratei

31.1%

Unemploymenti

14.4%

Labor Forcei

2,726

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%115

$15K–$20K

1.6%29

$20K–$25K

0.4%7

$25K–$30K

7.6%138

$30K–$35K

5.3%96

$35K–$40K

0.7%12

$40K–$45K

3.9%71

$45K–$50K

3.2%58

$50K–$60K

23%417

$60K–$75K

11.1%202

$75K–$100K

19.1%347

$100K–$125K

0.2%4

$125K–$150K

11.6%210

$200K+

6%109

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

125

Avg. Tenant Renti

$654/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers56 homes82% occupied$654/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,626/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

65%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

27%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

12% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,12417.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

984

Guatemala

119

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,234

Avg. Commutei

33.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,333

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(0.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.5%Insured

25.5%Uninsured