Wilson Population

2010–2026

1,204

2026 projection

3.4% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Wilson. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,204-60.50%
20251,210-70.58%
20241,217-10.08%
20231,218-80.65%
20221,226-80.65%
20211,234-131.04%
20201,247-20.16%
20191,249+50.40%
20181,244-10.08%
20171,245-30.24%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Wilson has a population change lower than Niagara County, New York, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • New York−0.6%
  • Niagara County−1.5%
  • Wilson−2.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Wilson Demographics

46.7median age

Median age

Female44.9 yrs
Male48.3 yrs

Adults

1,115
336 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults779 other adults

Sex

Female 50.3% · 694Male 49.7% · 685

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 14 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Wilson Income

$60,639median household income

Median household income

$60,639

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$51,071

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.2%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Wilson Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%58%50%
Never married25%33%18%
Divorced12%5%18%
Widowed9%3%14%
Separated<1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201