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Wilson

Louisiana · 348 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 $19,349. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 320 residents. 12% 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 $112,500. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
348
−48%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+75%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2994465937408871990201020202024Wilson
2024838
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,349
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,544 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,945
+112%since 2000
from $7,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+114%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(70)
Black74.4%(259)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(24)
Diversity Score55.2%(192)
Diversity Score
55
+36%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2011
from 29.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Louisiana?

Wilson, Louisiana has about 348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Wilson, Louisiana earns about $19,349 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 $112,500.

How educated are people in Wilson, Louisiana?

About 11.8% 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 29.7% 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 339 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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