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Wilson

Wisconsin · 209 residents · 1.706 sq mi
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Wilson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,625. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209
+19%since 2000
from 176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1502022543053571990201020202024Wilson
2024200
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,625
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,862
+77%since 2000
from $17,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(6)
Diversity Score10.2%(21)
Diversity Score
10
−18%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Wisconsin?

Wilson, Wisconsin has about 209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wilson, Wisconsin earns about $67,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wilson, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $164,900, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Wisconsin?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, Wisconsin?

About 3.6% of people in Wilson, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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