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Wilson County

Kansas · 8,624 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 $49,682. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,708 residents. 19% 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 $82,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,624
−17%since 2000
from 10,332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Wilson County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,682
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,747 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,661
+86%since 2000
from $14,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(9,907)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(173)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(585)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(7,679)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3%(261)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other4.2%(358)
Diversity Score19%(1,641)
Segregation Score7.8%(673)
Diversity Score
19
+236%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson County, Kansas?

Wilson County, Kansas has about 8,624 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilson County, Kansas earns about $49,682 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson County, Kansas?

About 19.4% 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 13.9% of people in Wilson County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,665 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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