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Wilson

Louisiana · 595 residents · 2.711 sq mi
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Wilson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,649. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,500. The poverty rate of 57.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
−11%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
219 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+25%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2994465937408871990201020202024Wilson
2024838
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,649
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,544 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,644
+15%since 2000
from $7,512 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
57.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(129)
Black79.2%(529)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(272)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(118)
Black78.8%(469)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.4%(241)
Diversity Score
40
−1%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
11.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
1.5%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Louisiana?

Wilson, Louisiana has about 595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Wilson, Louisiana earns about $23,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, Louisiana expensive?

In Wilson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Louisiana?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, Louisiana?

About 57.3% of people in Wilson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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