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Wilson County

Tennessee · 147,737 residents · 571.088 sq mi
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Wilson County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,962. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,200. Households here earn about 44% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147,737
+66%since 2000
from 88,809 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K86K113K141K168K1990201020202024Wilson County
2024159K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,962
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,140 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,576
+61%since 2000
from $22,739 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+35%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(80,638)
Black6.2%(5,545)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,127)
Asian0.5%(419)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(16,756)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(118,889)
Black6.8%(10,099)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(8,375)
Asian2.1%(3,086)
Other3.3%(4,817)
Diversity Score40.1%(59,182)
Segregation Score28%(41,429)
Diversity Score
40
+112%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$337,600+19%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Home value$243,800−14%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Income$85,470+8%
Home value$382,600+35%
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Income$90,301+14%
Home value$393,100+39%
Population215,538+23%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson County, Tennessee?

Wilson County, Tennessee has about 147,737 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilson County, Tennessee earns about $78,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson County, Tennessee expensive?

In Wilson County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $283,200, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson County, Tennessee?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson County, Tennessee?

About 8.3% of people in Wilson County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80,062 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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28 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 302.02Census Tract 309.08Census Tract 305Census Tract 301.02Census Tract 302.03Census Tract 309.07Census Tract 303.10Census Tract 303.04Census Tract 303.09Census Tract 308Census Tract 302.06Census Tract 309.06Census Tract 310Census Tract 309.05Census Tract 303.05Census Tract 307Census Tract 303.08Census Tract 306Census Tract 303.03Census Tract 304.02
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 37122ZIP 37087ZIP 37090ZIP 37184ZIP 37016
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