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Wilson County

Texas · 49,753 residents · 803.734 sq mi
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Wilson County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,082. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $210,600. Households here earn about 25% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,753
+54%since 2000
from 32,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+15%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K29K38K47K56K1990201020202024Wilson County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,082
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,006 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,972
+97%since 2000
from $17,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,600
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+42%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(27,877)
Black1.4%(693)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(19,232)
Asian0.5%(229)
Other2.3%(1,125)
Diversity Score65.6%(32,623)
Segregation Score23.5%(11,691)
Diversity Score
66
+8%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$149,000−29%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Home value$304,400+45%
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WILSON COUNTY VS
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Income$72,341−10%
Home value$262,200+25%
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Income$70,770−12%
Home value$174,800−17%
Population53,590−5%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson County, Texas?

Wilson County, Texas has about 49,753 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilson County, Texas earns about $80,082 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 $210,600, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson County, Texas?

About 22.9% 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 10.0% 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 27,103 residents, a change of about 120 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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