CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilson

Wyoming · 1,294 residents · 23.024 sq mi

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Wilson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,327. Population has grown 30% since 2009. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $691,800. Households here earn about 72% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.4

US median: 35.2

More educated

58% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 12%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

1,294

+30%vs 2009

vs 995 in 2009

2000 – 2024

Population density

56 / sq mi

+30%vs 2009

vs 43 / sq mi in 2009

US average: 242

Median age

37.4

−5%vs 2009

vs 39.4 in 2009

US average: 35.2

Population, 2000 – 2024

20241K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$65,327

+37%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $59,286 in 2009

US average: $42,589

2000 – 2024

Per capita income

$65,489

+33%vs 2009

vs $49,374 in 2009

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

6.4%

+3.6 ptsvs 2009

vs 2.8% in 2009

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$691,800

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $981,700 in 2009

US average: $120,530

2000 – 2024

Median gross rent

$725

−21%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $1,144 in 2009

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

62.5%

+1.5 ptsvs 2009

vs 61.0% in 2009

37.5% rent

Afford Score

10.6

−36%vs 2009

vs 16.6 in 2009

2000 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009

White, non-Hispanic96.4%(959)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino3.6%(36)

Asian0%(0)

Diversity Score8.7%(87)

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,254)

Black0.1%(1)

Hispanic / Latino1%(13)

Asian0.5%(6)

Diversity Score3.9%(50)

Diversity Score

−56%vs 2009

vs 9 in 2009

2000 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

58.2%

+10.9 ptsvs 2009

vs 47.3% in 2009

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

98.6%

−1.4 ptsvs 2009

vs 100.0% in 2009

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

20.2%

+10.4 ptsvs 2009

vs 9.8% in 2009

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.1 min

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Wyoming?

Wilson, Wyoming has about 1,294 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Wyoming?

The typical household in Wilson, Wyoming earns about $65,327 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 $691,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson, Wyoming?

About 58.2% 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 6.4% of people in Wilson, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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