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Wilson

New York · 1,264 residents · 0.813 sq mi
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Wilson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $98,500. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
1,264
+4%since 2000
from 1,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,555 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+5%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Wilson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,273
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,534 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,454
+64%since 2000
from $19,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,214)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(72)
Diversity Score
6
+153%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, New York?

Wilson, New York has about 1,264 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilson, New York earns about $52,273 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, New York?

About 26.8% 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 16.4% of people in Wilson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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