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Wilson City

Missouri · 77 residents · 0.075 sq mi
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Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 45.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−53%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,027 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+34%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14701261822381990201020202024Wilson City
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,229
+65%since 2000
from $11,068 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
21.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(2)
Black89.6%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(12)
Diversity Score
16
+83%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+56.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2011
from 25.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson City, Missouri?

Wilson City, Missouri has about 77 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Wilson City, Missouri expensive?

In Wilson City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson City, Missouri?

About 12.5% 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 45.8% 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 142 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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

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