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 $59,175 with a poverty rate of 32.95%. The median age in Wilson is 25.9 years: 32.5 years for males, and 21.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 195 | 36.93% |
| Two or more races | 185 | 35.04% |
| White | 147 | 27.84% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 200 | 2.64 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 86 | 3.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 53 | 0 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 42 | 3.17 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Male | 19 | 2.68 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 15.07% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 5.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 11.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.37% |
| High School Graduate | 112 | 41.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 7.35% |
| Some College | 52 | 19.12% |
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 | 176 | 118 | 2 |
| White | 96 | 93 | 29 |
| Other Race | 82 | 53 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 53 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $25,781 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,393 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,729 | $46,786 | $22,083 |
| Some College | $0 | $45,893 | $2,499 |
$40,729
Average Earnings
$46,786
Average Male
$22,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.8% of Wilson residents speak only English, while 30.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 427 | 167 | 39.11% |
| Multiple | 185 | 117 | 63.24% |
| Other | 195 | 31 | 15.9% |
| White | 100 | 7 | 7% |
32.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.89%
Male Poverty Rate
46.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilson is Multiple, with 63.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilson is White, with 7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.9% |
| High School | 23.21% |
| Some College | 13.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 33.9% |
| Male Employed | 11.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $66,784 |
| Households | $45,441 | $59,175 |
| Married Families | $103,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,563 | $29,308 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 10.69% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 6.01% |
| Other Race | 7 | 8.54% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
82.95%
Born in Wilson
97.16%
Native Born
2.84%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.84%
Naturalized
97.16% of Wilson residents were born in the United States, with 82.95% 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% |