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Wilson

Oklahoma · 1,439 residents (2025 est.) · 5.644 sq mi
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Wilson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $102,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,725
+9%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,439 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wilson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,775
+209%since 2000
from $11,258 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+13%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing29.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+34%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,405)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(29)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,393)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3%(51)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other15%(258)
Diversity Score40.6%(700)
Diversity Score
41
+499%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Oklahoma?

Wilson, Oklahoma has about 1,725 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wilson, Oklahoma earns about $60,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wilson, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $102,500, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Oklahoma?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, Oklahoma?

About 17.4% of people in Wilson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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