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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilson County

Kansas · 10,332 residents · 570.423 sq mi
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Wilson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,747. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $40,800. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,332
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10,289 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.6
+3%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Wilson County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,747
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,776 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,910
+53%since 1990
from $9,734 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+13%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(10,139)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(90)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score5.7%(586)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(9,907)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(173)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score5.7%(585)
Diversity Score
6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−45%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
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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Compare Wilson County to nearby counties

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Income$50,326+69%
Home value$81,200+99%
Population3,118−62%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Income$56,618+90%
Home value$111,300+173%
Population15,637+88%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Income$55,697+87%
Home value$101,700+149%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Income$64,609+117%
Home value$68,500+68%
Population2,458−70%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson County, Kansas?

Wilson County, Kansas has about 10,332 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilson County, Kansas?

The typical household in Wilson County, Kansas earns about $29,747 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson County, Kansas expensive?

In Wilson County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson County, Kansas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson County, Kansas?

About 11.3% of people in Wilson County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 974Census Tract 973Census Tract 971Census Tract 972
5 ZIP codes
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