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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wilson City

Missouri · 219 residents · 0.075 sq mi
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Wilson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $6,514. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 59.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

219
+33%vs 2000
vs 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,920 / sq mi
+33%vs 2000
vs 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−25%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14701261822381990201020202024Wilson City
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$6,514
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $15,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2019
$4,491
−59%vs 2000
vs $11,068 in 2000
US average: $14,340
59.3%
+19.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $12,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$174
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $229 in 2000
US average: $450
51.8%
−15.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.1% in 2000
48.2% rent
2.3
+196%vs 2000
vs 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
24.4%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wilson City, Missouri?

Wilson City, Missouri has about 219 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilson City, Missouri?

The typical household in Wilson City, Missouri earns about $6,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson City, Missouri expensive?

In Wilson City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $174 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson City, Missouri?

About 3.3% 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 59.3% of people in Wilson City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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