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Wilson County

North Carolina · 81,234 residents · 367.574 sq mi
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Wilson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81,234
+10%since 2000
from 73,814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
221 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+7%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K69K74K79K83K1990201020202024Wilson County
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,596
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,116 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,691
+21%since 2000
from $17,102 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(39,498)
Black39.1%(28,886)
Hispanic / Latino6%(4,457)
Asian0.4%(286)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.6%(50,608)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(40,157)
Black38.7%(31,462)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(7,724)
Asian0.8%(664)
Other1.6%(1,331)
Diversity Score74.7%(60,650)
Diversity Score
75
+9%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson County, North Carolina?

Wilson County, North Carolina has about 81,234 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Wilson County, North Carolina earns about $38,596 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 $111,100, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson County, North Carolina?

About 17.5% 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 21.0% 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 15,173 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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