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Wilson

Wyoming · 1,567 residents · 23.024 sq mi
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Wilson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,423. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $851,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 75% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,567
+21%since 2000
from 1,294 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+22%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,423
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,327 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,915
+8%since 2000
from $65,489 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$851,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
7.4
−30%since 2000
from 10.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,437)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(45)
Asian1.5%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(185)
Diversity Score
12
+204%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2011
from 92.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson, Wyoming?

Wilson, Wyoming has about 1,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson, Wyoming?

The typical household in Wilson, Wyoming earns about $114,423 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 $851,400.

How educated are people in Wilson, Wyoming?

About 75.9% 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 1.1% of people in Wilson, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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

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