Willis, TX Demographics

A map of Willis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,279	2,505	47.7%	39.0%
White	2,820	2,529	41.0%	39.3%
Black	686	1,076	10.0%	16.7%
Multiracial	61	246	0.9%	3.8%
Native American/Other	32	47	0.5%	0.7%
Asian	0	28	0.0%	0.4%

Willis, Texas has an estimated population of 6,878, an increase from the 6,431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.7% Hispanic, 41.0% White, 10.0% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willis has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Willis, that probability was 66.4% in 2020 and 59.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willis is ranked the 343rd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Willis was ranked the 347th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willis's White Population

2,820 residents of Willis, or 41.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willis is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Willis ranks 1182nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis's White population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Willis's population has increased from 39.3% to 41.0%.

Willis is more White than neighboring Deerwood (4.9% White). Willis is less White than neighboring Panorama Village (76.4% White), New Waverly (64.5% White), Conroe (50.8% White), and Cut and Shoot (56.4% White).

Willis's Black Population

686 residents of Willis, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willis is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Willis ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.2%. Black residents' share of Willis's population has decreased from 16.7% to 10.0%.

Willis is more Black than neighboring Panorama Village (0.8% Black), Cut and Shoot (1.4% Black), and Deerwood (2.5% Black). Willis is less Black than neighboring New Waverly (10.8% Black), and Conroe (11.7% Black).

Willis's Asian Population

0 residents of Willis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willis is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Willis ranks 864th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Willis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Willis is less Asian than neighboring Panorama Village (2.8% Asian), New Waverly (4.2% Asian), and Conroe (3.4% Asian).

Willis's Hispanic Population

3,279 residents of Willis, or 47.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willis is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Willis ranks 756th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Willis's population has increased from 39.0% to 47.7%.

Willis is more Hispanic than neighboring Panorama Village (12.5% Hispanic), New Waverly (15.4% Hispanic), Conroe (30.5% Hispanic), and Cut and Shoot (33.1% Hispanic). Willis is less Hispanic than neighboring Deerwood (92.7% Hispanic).

Willis's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Willis, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willis is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Willis ranks 764th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Willis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Panorama Village (0.3% Native American/Other), and Deerwood (0% Native American/Other). Willis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Conroe (0.6% Native American/Other).

Willis's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Willis, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willis is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Willis ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Willis's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.9%.

Willis is more Multiracial than neighboring Deerwood (0% Multiracial). Willis is less Multiracial than neighboring Panorama Village (7.2% Multiracial), New Waverly (4.6% Multiracial), Conroe (3% Multiracial), and Cut and Shoot (8.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.