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Wilson City

Missouri · 75 residents (2025 est.) · 0.075 sq mi
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Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $61,200. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 43.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 180%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
−52%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,053 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+37%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:75 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14701261822381990201020202024Wilson City
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,429
+130%since 2000
from $11,068 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−19%since 2010
from 0.580 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing44.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
+180%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+59.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(6)
Black96.4%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black64.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.4%(28)
Diversity Score57.2%(45)
Diversity Score
57
+553%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+50.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% 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
0.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 25.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2012
from 29.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+64.1 ptssince 2017
from 25.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 City, Missouri?

Wilson City, Missouri has about 79 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Wilson City, Missouri expensive?

In Wilson City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $61,200.

How educated are people in Wilson City, Missouri?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson City, Missouri?

About 43.0% of people in Wilson City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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