City · Texas
Wilmer, Texas
Wilmer, city, in Dallas County, Texas. Wilmer had 6,768 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.2% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 5,727; the 2020 Census counted 4,974 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,391 (±15). GEOID 4879576.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,768
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,974 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,391 ±15
Median household income
$59,626
±$16,411 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$157,200
±$107,781 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,364
±$78 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Wilmer and what county is it in?
Wilmer is a city in Dallas County, Texas. It covers 12.1 square miles of land, 410 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wilmer is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wilmer, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,768 people lived in Wilmer on July 1, 2025, up 18.2% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Wilmer, 5,727, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 4,974: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,391 (±15).
| Measure | Wilmer | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,391 ±15 | 2,621,179 | +2,008 |
| Households | 1,815 ±365 | 982,737 | +491 |
| Average household size | 3.32 ±0.66 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,848 ±375 | 1,064,965 | no clear change |
Wilmer's population since 2000
From 3,393 in 2000 to 6,768 in 2025: up 99.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wilmer as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wilmer?
The median resident of Wilmer is 27.8 years old; 35.5% are under 18 and 8.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 57.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 32.5%. 17.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wilmer | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.8 ±2.9 | 34.1 | −5.7 |
| Under 18 years | 35.5% ±8.4 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.5% ±4.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±9.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 57.4% ±16.9 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±6.5 pts | 26.4% | −15.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 32.5% ±16.1 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.6% ±7.3 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 51.3% ±16.3 pts | 42.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±5.9 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 25.5% ±10.7 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 58.1% ±13.8 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.8% ±9.0 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±6.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±4.0 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wilmer earn?
Half of Wilmer's 1,815 households earn less than $59,626 a year (±$16,411), against $76,547 in Dallas County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $57,553 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Wilmer | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,626 ±$16,411 | $76,547 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,192 ±$15,763 | $112,403 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,339 ±$5,904 | $42,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.7% ±21.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 55.6% ±28.2 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.3% ±15.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.7 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9% ±8.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wilmer?
Owners occupy 58.5% of Wilmer's occupied homes and renters 41.5%. The median renter pays $1,364 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wilmer | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,200 ±$107,781 | $303,000 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,364 ±$78 | $1,565 | +$231 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4% ±43.7 pts | 42.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,401 ±$213 | $2,166 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.5% ±19.3 pts | 50.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.5% ±19.3 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,848 ±375 | 1,064,965 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±7.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.1% ±13.5 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 34.4% ±14.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 31.0% ±16.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.6% ±12.1 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1% ±5.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wilmer building?
Builders took permits for 121 new housing units in Wilmer in 2025 (121 in single-family houses), 17.9 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wilmer work and get to work?
89.0% of Wilmer's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes.
| Measure | Wilmer | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±10.0 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.4% ±13.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.0% ±8.1 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±5.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±3.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min ±6.8 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wilmer?
No census tract lies mostly in Wilmer; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 169.03Dallas County | 8,056 | $58,522 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wilmer) · Census block assignment files
How does Wilmer compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wilmer is the 4,147th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 330th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Wilmer ranks 595th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 330th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 148th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 864th | 979 |
| Median household income | 595th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 801st | 978 |
| Median gross rent | 264th | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 612th | 877 |
| Median age | 920th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 795th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 150th | 976 |
Wilmer's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Wilmer with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wilmer?
21 of the 57 figures for Wilmer on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wilmer are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wilmer.