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Wilson

Oklahoma · 1,399 residents · 5.644 sq mi
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Wilson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,848. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $103,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 141%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,399
−12%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+13%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wilson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,848
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,462
+179%since 2000
from $11,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing26.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,108)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(100)
Diversity Score25.9%(362)
Diversity Score
26
+283%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−5%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Oklahoma?

Wilson, Oklahoma has about 1,399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wilson, Oklahoma earns about $60,848 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Oklahoma?

About 13.2% 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 11.3% of people in Wilson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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