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Wills Point, TX


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Wills Point, Texas

Wills Point, Texas, in Van Zandt county, is 34 miles E of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 46 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 3,496 residents.

The People and Families of Wills Point

In Wills Point, about 51% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Wills Point than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wills Point had a median family income of $36,875.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wills Point. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Wills Point Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Wills Point was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wills Point, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Wills Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
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Top 3%trophyWills Point Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wills Point, TX

Comparing Wills Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population36
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime46
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