Wilson is a city located in Wilson County North Carolina. Wilson has a 2024 population of 47,824. Wilson is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,859 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilson is $66,879 with a poverty rate of 23.95%. The median age in Wilson is 38.8 years: 37.5 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23,718 | 49.65% |
| White | 17,385 | 36.4% |
| Other race | 4,119 | 8.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,860 | 3.89% |
| Asian | 544 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,658 | 2.36 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Non Family | 8,246 | 1.24 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Married | 7,348 | 3.19 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 3,100 | 3.06 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
| Male | 964 | 3.39 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
49.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,361 | 10.42% |
| Associates Degree | 2,943 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,431 | 13.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,694 | 8.35% |
| High School Graduate | 10,411 | 32.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,976 | 6.13% |
| Some College | 6,431 | 19.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,951 | 12,691 | 1,934 |
| White | 12,634 | 11,935 | 4,437 |
| Hispanic | 2,676 | 1,488 | 377 |
| Other Race | 1,801 | 879 | 268 |
| 2+ Races | 997 | 741 | 225 |
| Asian | 396 | 324 | 152 |
| Native American | 74 | 70 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,568 | $67,329 | $46,742 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,579 | $92,206 | $61,030 |
| High School Graduate | $30,865 | $40,828 | $26,374 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,048 | $26,903 | $18,971 |
| Overall | $38,023 | $45,448 | $29,465 |
| Some College | $38,116 | $47,404 | $27,805 |
$38,023
Average Earnings
$45,448
Average Male
$29,465
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.1% of Wilson residents speak only English, while 12.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 23,070 | 7,449 | 32.29% |
| Hispanic | 5,747 | 1,884 | 32.78% |
| Other | 4,119 | 1,565 | 37.99% |
| White | 15,937 | 1,236 | 7.76% |
| Multiple | 1,845 | 664 | 35.99% |
| Asian | 532 | 113 | 21.24% |
23.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.35%
Male Poverty Rate
24.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilson is Other, with 37.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilson is White, with 7.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.82% |
| High School | 26.32% |
| Some College | 16.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.35% |
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 8.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,118 | $86,548 |
| Households | $46,891 | $66,879 |
| Married Families | $87,948 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,009 | $37,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,404
Number of Veterans
2,081
Male Veterans
323
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 820 |
| Vietnam | 572 |
| Second Gulf War | 525 |
| World War II | 75 |
| Korea | 51 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 704 |
| 35 to 54 | 606 |
| 65 to 74 | 490 |
| 75+ | 414 |
| 18 to 34 | 190 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,279 | 7.09% |
| White | 962 | 6.68% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 3.17% |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 8.08% |
| Other Race | 42 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 23 | 20.72% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.22%
Born in Wilson
93.83%
Native Born
6.17%
Foreign Born
3.13%
Non Citizen
3.04%
Naturalized
93.83% of Wilson residents were born in the United States, with 71.22% having been born in North Carolina. 3.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 47,781 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 47,789 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 47,798 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 47,807 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 47,815 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 47,824 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 47,833 | 320 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 47,513 | -31 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 47,544 | -315 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 47,859 | -1,557 | -3.15% |
| 2019 | 49,416 | 160 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 49,256 | 98 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 49,158 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 49,163 | -17 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 49,180 | 217 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 48,963 | -162 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 49,125 | -140 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 49,265 | 126 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 49,139 | -64 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 49,203 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 44,405 | 7,475 | 20.24% |
| 1990 | 36,930 | 2,506 | 7.28% |
| 1980 | 34,424 | 5,077 | 17.3% |
| 1970 | 29,347 | 594 | 2.07% |
| 1960 | 28,753 | 5,743 | 24.96% |
| 1950 | 23,010 | 3,776 | 19.63% |
| 1940 | 19,234 | 6,621 | 52.49% |
| 1930 | 12,613 | 2,001 | 18.86% |
| 1920 | 10,612 | 3,895 | 57.99% |
| 1910 | 6,717 | 3,192 | 90.55% |
| 1900 | 3,525 | -44,256 | -92.62% |