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Wilson

Texas · 464 residents (2025 est.) · 0.65 sq mi
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With 449 people, Wilson is a city in Texas. 34.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 32.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. Home values have more than tripled since 2000, reaching $131,800. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

449
−16%since 2000
from 532 in 2000
464 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
695 / sq mi
−24%since 2009
from 910 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
32.7
+1%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.65 sq mi
Population, 19902024
31839346754161619902000201020202024Wilson
2024449
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.6%(34)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(32)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412%(54)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(28)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.8%(44)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.8%(53)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.2%(37)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.7%(66)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.8%(26)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.4%(51)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(19)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$50,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$26,952
+113%since 2000
from $12,654 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
34.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.429
+17%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$131,800
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$925
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $1,442
77.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
22.6% rent
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.41 people
−17%since 2009
from 2.91 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
28.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
14.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.6
+157%since 2009
from 1.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43%(229)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino55.5%(295)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(134)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(314)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
53
+2%since 2009
from 52 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican55.7%(250)
Ancestry
German11.6%(52)
English6.2%(28)
Irish6%(27)
American2.2%(10)
French1.1%(5)
British0.9%(4)
Scottish0.9%(4)
Italian0.7%(3)
Russian0.4%(2)
Slovene0.4%(2)
Polish0.2%(1)
Portuguese0.2%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Section 05

Education

23.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.8 min
+95%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
73.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
21.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
57.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
28.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
50.3%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
58.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
0.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2013
from 38.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
94.1%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
96.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
79.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2016
from 55.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
18.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2016
from 43.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.9%(39)
Married62.1%(90)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11%(16)
Women 15+
Never married35.9%(66)
Married47.3%(87)
Widowed8.2%(15)
Divorced8.7%(16)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2013
from 38.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
40.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
22.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
26.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
53.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
49.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)34.6%(9)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)19.2%(5)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era38.5%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 26 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Texas?

Wilson, Texas has about 449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Texas?

The typical household in Wilson, Texas earns about $50,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, Texas expensive?

In Wilson, Texas, the median home is worth about $131,800, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Texas?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, Texas?

About 34.7% of people in Wilson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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