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Wilson City

Missouri · 115 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 $9,688. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $23,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 79% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
−30%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,533 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+25%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14701261822381990201020202024Wilson City
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,688
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$12,775
+15%since 2000
from $11,068 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
60.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.580
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+216%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(3)
Black97.4%(112)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(7)
Diversity Score
6
−27%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
+34.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
30.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson City, Missouri?

Wilson City, Missouri has about 115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilson City, Missouri earns about $9,688 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 $23,800, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson City, Missouri?

About 17.3% 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 60.1% 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 104 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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