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Wilton

Alabama · 587 residents · 0.957 sq mi
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Wilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $113,600. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
587
+1%since 2000
from 580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+17%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4976277588881K1990201020202024Wilton
2024804
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,702
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,382
+29%since 2000
from $15,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(411)
Black23.6%(137)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(19)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(302)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(367)
Black22.7%(133)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(366)
Diversity Score
62
+19%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−59.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, Alabama?

Wilton, Alabama has about 587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilton, Alabama?

The typical household in Wilton, Alabama earns about $49,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilton, Alabama expensive?

In Wilton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, Alabama?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wilton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilton, Alabama?

About 29.4% of people in Wilton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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