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Wilson

New York · 1,210 residents (2025 est.) · 0.813 sq mi
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Wilson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,379
+14%since 2000
from 1,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,696 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+13%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,210 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Wilson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,639
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,534 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,445
+85%since 2000
from $19,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+3%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,194)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.5%(186)
Diversity Score31%(428)
Diversity Score
31
+1269%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, New York?

Wilson, New York has about 1,379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, New York?

The typical household in Wilson, New York earns about $60,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, New York expensive?

In Wilson, New York, the median home is worth about $172,700, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, New York?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, New York?

About 23.2% of people in Wilson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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