Willard, Missouri
Willard: City in Missouri
About
Willard is a city located in the county of Greene in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,288 and a population density of 344 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,736 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Willard
| Population : | 5,736 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Greene County |
| Postal code : | 65781 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 417 |
| Area : | 15.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:04:11 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 373 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Willard is located at 37°18'18"N 93°25'43"W (37.3050500, -93.4285300).
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Official website of Willard
Demographics
The population of Willard increased by 7.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,288 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,365 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,416 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,475 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,460 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,452 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,427 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,444 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,583 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,632 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,736 | 1.81% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,370 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,778 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 14.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,033 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,697 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 97.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 591 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
Willard zip code is 65781.
County name: Greene, County
fips: 29077
Robertson, Willard
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $303,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,970 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $550 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $962 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,323 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 259,109 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 323,171 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 212,139 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,904 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $99,602 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,838 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,120 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 549 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 292 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 89 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 998 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 38 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,006 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,463.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.34 |
People born in Willard (1)
Tom Greenwade was born in Willard
Schools in Willard
College & universities near Willard, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176664 | Baptist Bible College | Springfield (MO) | 65803-3498 |
| 493451 | WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield | Springfield (MO) | 65803-2939 |
| 176770 | Cox College | Springfield (MO) | 65802-1917 |
| 177214 | Drury University | Springfield (MO) | 65802-3791 |
| 177472 | Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield (MO) | 65802 |
Post offices near Willard
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Willard Post Office | Willard (MO) | 65781 |
| Bois D Ar Post Office | Bois D Arc (MO) | 65612 |
| Ash Grov Post Office | Ash Grove (MO) | 65604 |
| Brooklin Post Office | Brookline (MO) | 65619 |
| Springfield Post Office | Springfield (MO) | 65801 |
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Other cities in Greene County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greene County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Republic | 17,481 | Form of government where the head of state is elected |
| Battlefield | 6,665 | City in Greene County, Missouri, United States |
| Strafford | 2,502 | City in Greene County, Missouri, United States |
| Fair Grove | 1,540 | City in Greene County, Missouri, United States |
| Ash Grove | 1,443 | City in Missouri |
| Walnut Grove | 782 | City in Greene County, Missouri, United States |
| Springfield | 293 | City in Greene County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Willard distances to largest Missouri cities
