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Wilson

Oklahoma · 1,724 residents · 5.644 sq mi
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Wilson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,305. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,724
+9%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
305 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
−4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wilson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,305
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,502
+55%since 2000
from $11,258 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing14.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+22%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,469)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(54)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other8.1%(140)
Diversity Score27.3%(471)
Diversity Score
27
+303%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−10%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Oklahoma?

Wilson, Oklahoma has about 1,724 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wilson, Oklahoma earns about $32,305 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 $49,700, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Oklahoma?

About 7.9% 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 12.6% 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 90 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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