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Kansas · 826 residents (2025 est.) · 0.598 sq mi
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Wilson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
833
+4%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,393 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
−4%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:826 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6697217738248761990201020202024Wilson
2024833
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,145
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,524
+72%since 2000
from $16,622 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+15%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(785)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(695)
Black1.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.8%(115)
Diversity Score35.6%(296)
Diversity Score
36
+1169%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Kansas?

Wilson, Kansas has about 833 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Kansas?

The typical household in Wilson, Kansas earns about $59,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, Kansas expensive?

In Wilson, Kansas, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Kansas?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, Kansas?

About 17.1% of people in Wilson, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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