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Wilson

New York · 1,247 residents · 0.813 sq mi
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Wilson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,413. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,247
+3%since 2000
from 1,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,534 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+14%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Wilson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,413
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,534 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,169
+57%since 2000
from $19,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,180)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(156)
Diversity Score30.7%(383)
Diversity Score
31
+1256%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, New York?

Wilson, New York has about 1,247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilson, New York earns about $48,413 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 $118,500, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, New York?

About 20.6% 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 20.7% 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 60 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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