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Wilson

Arkansas · 903 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Wilson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,677. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $76,300. Households here earn about 29% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
903
−4%since 2000
from 939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
862 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
−4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7328339351K1K1990201020202024Wilson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,677
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,761
+48%since 2000
from $14,738 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(682)
Black26.3%(247)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(472)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(674)
Black21.7%(196)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score47.2%(426)
Diversity Score
47
−6%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Arkansas?

Wilson, Arkansas has about 903 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wilson, Arkansas earns about $50,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, Arkansas expensive?

In Wilson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Arkansas?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, Arkansas?

About 16.0% of people in Wilson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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