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Wilson

Wyoming · 1,113 residents · 23.024 sq mi
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Wilson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,367. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,113
−14%since 2000
from 1,294 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+28%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8901K2K2K2K2000201020202024Wilson
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,367
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,327 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$134,594
+106%since 2000
from $65,489 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
+44.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
+24%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.0
+33%since 2000
from 10.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
89
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,254)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(968)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(53)
Asian6.1%(68)
Other2.2%(24)
Diversity Score29.6%(330)
Diversity Score
30
+664%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 92.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
43.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−59.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 2.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 94.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Wyoming?

Wilson, Wyoming has about 1,113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Wyoming?

The typical household in Wilson, Wyoming earns about $142,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson, Wyoming expensive?

In Wilson, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Wilson, Wyoming?

About 79.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson, Wyoming?

About 14.6% of people in Wilson, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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