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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

Total population
219
+33%vs 2000
vs 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.8
−25%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202479
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 59.1%(20)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.3%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.7%(19)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 199.6%(21)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 249.1%(20)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 347.3%(16)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 447.8%(17)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5413.7%(30)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 648.7%(19)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 749.1%(20)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 844.1%(9)
US avg: 4%
85 and over5.5%(12)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$14,999
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $12,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$174
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $229 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−15.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.1% in 2000
48.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(6)
Black96.4%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Ancestry
English8.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
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

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married17.9%(5)
Married67.9%(19)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14.3%(4)
Women 15+
Never married29.4%(10)
Married38.2%(13)
Widowed20.6%(7)
Divorced11.8%(4)
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Frequently asked

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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