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Wilson

Texas · 489 residents · 0.646 sq mi
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Wilson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,111. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
−8%since 2000
from 532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
757 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+11%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3183934675416161990201020202024Wilson
2024449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,111
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,141
+12%since 2000
from $12,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction20.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.5%
−56.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+9%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43%(229)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino55.5%(295)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(332)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(199)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino57.3%(280)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score64.4%(315)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Texas?

Wilson, Texas has about 489 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Texas?

The typical household in Wilson, Texas earns about $36,111 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 $44,800, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Texas?

About 6.4% 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 7.3% 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 76 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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