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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilson

Pennsylvania · 7,682 residents · 1.155 sq mi
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Wilson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,400. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $79,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,682
−2%since 1990
from 7,830 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,651 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 6,779 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+7%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Wilson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,625
+40%since 1990
from $13,269 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,300
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$578
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $516 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
39.1% rent
2.1
−24%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(7,598)
Black2.6%(202)
Hispanic / Latino1%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(754)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(7,007)
Black1.8%(141)
Hispanic / Latino4%(311)
Asian1.5%(119)
Diversity Score17.8%(1,371)
18
+85%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Pennsylvania?

Wilson, Pennsylvania has about 7,682 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wilson, Pennsylvania earns about $37,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wilson, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of people in Wilson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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