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Wilson

Arkansas · 766 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Wilson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,718. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 173 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
766
−18%since 2000
from 939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
732 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7328339351K1K1990201020202024Wilson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,718
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,811
+95%since 2000
from $14,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(558)
Black21.3%(163)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(18)
Diversity Score51.2%(392)
Diversity Score
51
+2%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Arkansas?

Wilson, Arkansas has about 766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wilson, Arkansas earns about $62,718 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 $128,200, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Arkansas?

About 22.8% 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 5.0% 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 302 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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