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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilson City

Missouri · 165 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 $15,417. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 54 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $12,000. The poverty rate of 39.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

165
−25%since 1990
from 219 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,200 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 2,920 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+33%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14701261822381990201020202024Wilson City
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,417
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $6,514 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2019
$11,068
+146%since 1990
from $4,491 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.5%
−19.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$12,000
−39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$229
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $174 in 1990
US average: $602
67.1%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
32.9% rent
0.8
−66%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(6)
Black96.4%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(14)
9
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
35.2%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wilson City, Missouri?

Wilson City, Missouri has about 165 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wilson City, Missouri earns about $15,417 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 $12,000, and the typical rent is about $229 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson City, Missouri?

About 3.4% 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 39.5% 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 54 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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