Wylie, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wylie, Texas is 58,991 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 66th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $113,661, the median home value is $350,100, and the median age is 34.8.
The population has grown 49.7% since 2010 (42,044 → 62,954).
58,991
Population
2787
People / sq mi
$113,661
Median Income
$350,100
Median Home Value
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Wylie covers 21.2 sq mi of land at 2787 people per square mile.
About Wylie, TX
Among US cities, Wylie stands out first on household income: a median of $113,661, above the US median of $78,538. With 58,991 residents, Wylie is a city in Texas.
Median household income is $113,661, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.1%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $350,100, with typical rent around $1,985.
40.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. A solid 18.0% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Wylie firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Wylie city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Wylie city had a population of 42,044 in 2010 and 62,954 in 2024, a 49.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 62,954 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.94%.
62,954
Population (2024)
42,044
Population (2010)
62,954
Peak (2024)
2.94%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,044 |
| 2011 | 43,597 |
| 2012 | 44,769 |
| 2013 | 45,352 |
| 2014 | 46,439 |
| 2015 | 47,348 |
| 2016 | 48,499 |
| 2017 | 49,536 |
| 2018 | 51,003 |
| 2019 | 53,067 |
| 2020 | 57,883 |
| 2021 | 59,490 |
| 2022 | 61,258 |
| 2023 | 61,792 |
| 2024 | 62,954 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$113,661
Median Household Income
$41,611
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$350,100
Median Home Value
$1,985
Median Rent
76.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.6%
High School+
40.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
66.8%
Public Transit
18.0%
Work From Home
31.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.6%
Foreign Born
69.9%
Non-English at Home
7.0%
Veterans
8.0%
With Disability
85.4%
Health Insurance
98.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.4% |
| Information | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.0% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wylie, Texas has a population of 58,991 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 66th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Wylie, Texas is $113,661, with 4.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wylie, Texas is $350,100, with median monthly rent at $1,985 and a homeownership rate of 76.2%.
The median age in Wylie, Texas is 34.8 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has grown 49.7% since 2010 (42,044 → 62,954).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.