Wilson is a borough located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Wilson has a 2024 population of 8,099. Wilson is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilson is $89,822 with a poverty rate of 7.83%. The median age in Wilson is 33.7 years: 32.2 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,359 | 65.29% |
| Other race | 1,082 | 13.18% |
| Black or African American | 786 | 9.58% |
| Two or more races | 750 | 9.14% |
| Asian | 231 | 2.81% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,943 | 2.76 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 1,631 | 3.29 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 725 | 1.14 | 44 | 56 |
| Female | 426 | 3.31 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 161 | 3.29 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 521 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 735 | 13.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 638 | 11.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 386 | 6.91% |
| High School Graduate | 2,042 | 36.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 200 | 3.58% |
| Some College | 1,065 | 19.06% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,585 | 3,390 | 701 |
| Hispanic | 1,046 | 616 | 185 |
| Black | 553 | 479 | 15 |
| Other Race | 517 | 270 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 342 | 314 | 81 |
| Asian | 112 | 70 | 70 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,159 | $0 | $44,015 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,692 | $68,867 | $68,658 |
| High School Graduate | $46,014 | $57,260 | $39,141 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,699 | $47,244 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,355 | $57,603 | $38,914 |
| Some College | $41,804 | $57,994 | $28,797 |
$46,355
Average Earnings
$57,603
Average Male
$38,914
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.71% of Wilson residents speak only English, while 23.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,561 | 367 | 8.05% |
| Multiple | 750 | 167 | 22.27% |
| Asian | 231 | 88 | 38.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,981 | 88 | 4.44% |
| Other | 1,082 | 15 | 1.39% |
7.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.22%
Male Poverty Rate
10.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilson is Asian, with 38.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilson is Other, with 1.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.36% |
| High School | 7.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.96% |
| Female Employed | 4.22% |
| Male Employed | 2.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,690 | $101,429 |
| Households | $80,565 | $89,822 |
| Married Families | $101,832 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,046 | $50,663 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
408
Number of Veterans
375
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 2.43% |
| Other Race | 17 | 2.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
59.19%
Born in Wilson
89.6%
Native Born
10.4%
Foreign Born
4.93%
Non Citizen
5.47%
Naturalized
89.6% of Wilson residents were born in the United States, with 59.19% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.93% 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 | 7,920 | -36 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 7,956 | -36 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 7,992 | -35 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 8,027 | -36 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 8,063 | -36 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 8,099 | -36 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 8,135 | -25 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 8,160 | -64 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 8,224 | -18 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 8,242 | 427 | 5.46% |
| 2019 | 7,815 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 7,835 | 22 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 7,813 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 7,795 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 7,782 | -41 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 7,823 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 7,832 | -31 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 7,863 | -10 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 7,873 | -24 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,897 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,682 | -148 | -1.89% |
| 1990 | 7,830 | 266 | 3.52% |
| 1980 | 7,564 | -918 | -10.82% |
| 1970 | 8,482 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 1960 | 8,465 | 306 | 3.75% |
| 1950 | 8,159 | -58 | -0.71% |
| 1940 | 8,217 | -48 | -0.58% |
| 1930 | 8,265 | -84 | -1.01% |
| 1920 | 8,349 | 429 | 5.42% |