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Wilson County

Texas · 42,918 residents · 803.734 sq mi
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Wilson County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,493. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,918
+32%since 2000
from 32,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+11%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K29K38K47K56K1990201020202024Wilson County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,493
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,006 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,149
+46%since 2000
from $17,253 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(19,728)
Black1.1%(361)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(11,834)
Asian0.3%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(19,589)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(25,186)
Black1.5%(644)
Hispanic / Latino38.2%(16,412)
Asian0.3%(143)
Other1.2%(508)
Diversity Score63.6%(27,276)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Wilson County to nearby counties

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Income$60,214same
Home value$149,000+20%
Population15,018−73%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Income$92,375+53%
Home value$304,400+145%
Population201,111+258%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Income$72,341+20%
Home value$262,200+111%
Population2,160,088+3748%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Income$70,770+17%
Home value$174,800+41%
Population53,590−5%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson County, Texas?

Wilson County, Texas has about 42,918 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilson County, Texas earns about $60,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson County, Texas expensive?

In Wilson County, Texas, the median home is worth about $124,100, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson County, Texas?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson County, Texas?

About 9.0% of people in Wilson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,268 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 4.04Census Tract 3Census Tract 4.06Census Tract 1.04Census Tract 5Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 6Census Tract 4.02Census Tract 1.03Census Tract 2.01Census Tract 2.02Census Tract 4.05
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 78114ZIP 78121ZIP 78160ZIP 78113ZIP 78147ZIP 78161ZIP 78143
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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