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 $94,387 with a poverty rate of 11.23%. The median age in Wilson is 35.5 years: 34.5 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,636 | 56.56% |
| Black or African American | 1,283 | 15.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,018 | 12.42% |
| Other race | 919 | 11.21% |
| Asian | 340 | 4.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,923 | 2.78 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 1,621 | 3.31 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 744 | 1.07 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Female | 409 | 3.4 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 149 | 3.71 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 498 | 9.18% |
| Associates Degree | 708 | 13.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 751 | 13.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 340 | 6.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,974 | 36.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 217 | 4% |
| Some College | 939 | 17.3% |
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 | 3,265 | 2,983 | 695 |
| Black | 855 | 763 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 752 | 421 | 75 |
| Other Race | 476 | 257 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 369 | 343 | 33 |
| Asian | 235 | 206 | 206 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,444 | $0 | $50,795 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,130 | $72,218 | $70,899 |
| High School Graduate | $43,245 | $44,867 | $27,109 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,013 | $47,845 | $22,399 |
| Overall | $45,692 | $58,706 | $42,232 |
| Some College | $45,954 | $80,091 | $43,180 |
$45,692
Average Earnings
$58,706
Average Male
$42,232
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80% of Wilson residents speak only English, while 20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,137 | 495 | 11.97% |
| Multiple | 1,018 | 314 | 30.84% |
| Hispanic | 1,746 | 165 | 9.45% |
| Asian | 340 | 68 | 20% |
| Other | 914 | 34 | 3.72% |
11.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.08%
Male Poverty Rate
14.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilson is Multiple, with 30.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilson is Other, with 3.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.35% |
| High School | 10.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.9% |
| Female Employed | 5.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,353 | $108,148 |
| Households | $80,928 | $94,387 |
| Married Families | $105,272 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,079 | $50,424 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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
422
Number of Veterans
405
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 167 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| World War II | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 122 |
| 75+ | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 10.47% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 3.35% |
| Other Race | 17 | 3.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
57.66%
Born in Wilson
89.01%
Native Born
10.99%
Foreign Born
4.28%
Non Citizen
6.71%
Naturalized
89.01% of Wilson residents were born in the United States, with 57.66% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.28% 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% |