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Wilson

North Carolina · 49,167 residents · 31.386 sq mi
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Wilson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $133,400. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,167
+11%since 2000
from 44,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,567 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K43K47K51K1990201020202024Wilson
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,935
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,169 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,503
+15%since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
49.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(19,479)
Black47.3%(21,007)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(3,237)
Asian0.5%(238)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.2%(31,631)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(19,820)
Black47.5%(23,361)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(4,606)
Asian1.2%(590)
Other1.7%(842)
Diversity Score75.4%(37,083)
Diversity Score
75
+6%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, North Carolina?

Wilson, North Carolina has about 49,167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, North Carolina?

The typical household in Wilson, North Carolina earns about $34,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, North Carolina expensive?

In Wilson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $133,400, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, North Carolina?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, North Carolina?

About 25.4% of people in Wilson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,237 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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