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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wilson

New York · 1,307 residents · 0.813 sq mi
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Wilson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $61,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,307
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,608 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,359
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,534 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,821
−28%vs 2000
vs $19,175 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$334
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $474 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.6% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(20)
Diversity Score
2
−33%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, New York?

Wilson, New York has about 1,307 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Wilson, New York earns about $29,359 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, New York?

About 17.1% 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 6.7% of people in Wilson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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