Wilson County is home to 73,814 people in North Carolina. About 15% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $79,300. 18.5% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 15% less than in North Carolina as a whole. Median household income is $33,116, under the $42,589 national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)25.8%(952)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.7%(837)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era35.1%(1,294)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.1%(79)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.3%(48)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 3,690 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Wilson County, North Carolina?
Wilson County, North Carolina has about 73,814 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Wilson County, North Carolina?
The typical household in Wilson County, North Carolina earns about $33,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Wilson County, North Carolina expensive?
In Wilson County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.
How educated are people in Wilson County, North Carolina?
About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wilson County, North Carolina?
About 18.5% of people in Wilson County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Wilson County, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Wilson County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,753 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.
