Wilson is a city located in Lynn County Texas. Wilson has a 2024 population of 448. Wilson is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 2.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 438 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilson is $52,476 with a poverty rate of 30.67%. The median age in Wilson is 24.5 years: 29.7 years for males, and 21.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 48.34% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 33.26% |
| Other race | 79 | 17.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 160 | 2.82 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Married | 59 | 3.51 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 53 | 0 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Female | 37 | 4.32 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 11 | 2.82 | 0 | 100 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 20.09% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 12.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.45% |
| High School Graduate | 59 | 26.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 8.93% |
| Some College | 52 | 23.21% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 134 | 70 | 7 |
| White | 90 | 89 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 35 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $36,042 | $113,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $45,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,045 | $16,705 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,500 | $41,000 | $25,833 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $43,875 | $16,528 |
$32,500
Average Earnings
$41,000
Average Male
$25,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.24% of Wilson residents speak only English, while 25.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 355 | 131 | 36.9% |
| Multiple | 150 | 88 | 58.67% |
| Other | 79 | 22 | 27.85% |
| White | 92 | 4 | 4.35% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100% |
30.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.42%
Male Poverty Rate
45.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilson is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilson is White, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.31% |
| High School | 22.03% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 37.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,708 | $61,797 |
| Households | $37,500 | $52,476 |
| Married Families | $88,036 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,328 | $26,806 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 13.69% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 8.33% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 8.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
2%
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
82.48%
Born in Wilson
98.45%
Native Born
1.55%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
98.45% of Wilson residents were born in the United States, with 82.48% having been born in Texas. 0% 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 | 462 | 3 | 0.65% |
| 2028 | 459 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 456 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 454 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 451 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 448 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 446 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 446 | 7 | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 439 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 438 | -52 | -10.61% |
| 2019 | 490 | 13 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 477 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 478 | 5 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 473 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 473 | -4 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 477 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 474 | -5 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 479 | -8 | -1.64% |
| 2011 | 487 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 489 | 0 | 0% |