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Wilson

Ohio · 129 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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Wilson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
129
+9%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−15%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
851041231421611990201020202024Wilson
202494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,413
+48%since 2000
from $18,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score6.3%(8)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Ohio?

Wilson, Ohio has about 129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Ohio?

The typical household in Wilson, Ohio earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, Ohio expensive?

In Wilson, Ohio, the median home is worth about $91,700.

How educated are people in Wilson, Ohio?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, Ohio?

About 7.1% of people in Wilson, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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