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Wilsonville

Alabama · 1,857 residents · 10.635 sq mi
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Wilsonville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,786. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,857
+20%since 2000
from 1,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+13%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wilsonville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,786
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,907
+23%since 2000
from $21,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,432)
Black5.2%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(242)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,614)
Black4.6%(85)
Hispanic / Latino3%(55)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other1.8%(34)
Diversity Score23.6%(438)
Diversity Score
24
+51%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilsonville, Alabama?

Wilsonville, Alabama has about 1,857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilsonville, Alabama?

The typical household in Wilsonville, Alabama earns about $56,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilsonville, Alabama expensive?

In Wilsonville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $164,100, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Wilsonville, Alabama?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wilsonville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilsonville, Alabama?

About 11.3% of people in Wilsonville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilsonville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilsonville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 672 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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