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Wilton

Arkansas · 287 residents · 1.279 sq mi
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Wilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,700. With a median age of 44.1, 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 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
−35%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.1
+18%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1962984005016031990201020202024Wilton
2024305
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(19)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(21)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(21)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(19)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347%(20)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(37)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.2%(38)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.5%(56)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.4%(24)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.2%(12)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,696 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,051
+41%since 2000
from $13,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wilton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(256)
Black40.8%(179)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(150)
Black33.4%(96)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.4%(67)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9%(36)
Ancestry
Irish12.5%(50)
English8%(32)
German2.5%(10)
Dutch2.2%(9)
French1.7%(7)
American0.5%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24.7%(21)
Married45.9%(39)
Widowed7.1%(6)
Divorced22.4%(19)
Women 15+
Never married28.2%(42)
Married31.5%(47)
Widowed28.2%(42)
Divorced12.1%(18)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, Arkansas?

Wilton, Arkansas has about 287 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wilton, Arkansas earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilton, Arkansas expensive?

In Wilton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilton, Arkansas?

About 42.1% of people in Wilton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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