Wilmer, Texas
Wilmer: City in Texas, United States
About
Wilmer is a city located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,682 and a population density of 222 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,444 inhabitants.
The city was created 80 years ago in 1944.
Quick Facts about Wilmer
| Population : | 5,444 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Dallas County |
| Postal code : | 75172 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 972 |
| Area : | 16.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 466 feet / 142 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1945 (80 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:12:40 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 328 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 32.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilmer is located at 32°35'20"N 96°41'7"W (32.5890200, -96.6852700).
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Demographics
The population of Wilmer increased by 32.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,682 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,776 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,834 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,898 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,939 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,035 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,116 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,178 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,797 | 12.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,772 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,444 | 12.34% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 55,809 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 57,338 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 58,535 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 57,369 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.3% |
| White only, percent : | 89.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,379 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 39,073 |
Wilmer zip code is 75172.
County name: Dallas, County
fips: 48113
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 39,073 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $185,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,576 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $609 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,200 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 119 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,119 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 127,221 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,182 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,068 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 471,375 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,284 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,928 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,589 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 930 |
| 2019 total employment : | 8,821 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 271,471 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -3.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 4,137 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,026 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,852 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,669 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 486 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,418 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 447 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,345 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 105.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 544.96 |
Schools in Wilmer
College & universities near Wilmer, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223773 | Cedar Valley College | Lancaster (TX) | 75134-3799 |
| 227429 | Paul Quinn College | Dallas (TX) | 75241 |
| 484905 | University of North Texas at Dallas | Dallas (TX) | 75241 |
| 461740 | Buckner Barber School | Dallas (TX) | 75217-1775 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wilmer, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Irving | 240,916 | The third most populous city in Texas. |
| Grand Prairie | 195,272 | The ninth most populous city in Texas. |
| Carrollton | 139,892 | The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Mesquite | 138,916 | The ninth most populous city in Texas. |
| Richardson | 121,112 | The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Rowlett | 68,388 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| DeSoto | 52,910 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Farmers Branch | 51,373 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Cedar Hill | 47,820 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Coppell | 40,958 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Lancaster | 39,265 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Duncanville | 38,189 | City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States |
| Sachse | 25,964 | City in Texas, United States |
| University Park | 24,885 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Balch Springs | 24,831 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wilmer distances to largest Texas cities
