Wilson Population

1920–2026

8,138

2026 projection

1.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual 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.
20268,138-210.26%
20258,15900.00%
20248,159+80.10%
20238,151-90.11%
20228,160-650.79%
20218,225-180.22%
20208,243+4285.48%
20197,815-200.26%
20187,835+220.28%
20177,813+180.23%

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Wilson Demographics

35.4median age

Median age

Female38.9 yrs
Male32.5 yrs

Adults

5,948
1,117 seniors · 19%4,831 other adults

Sex

Female 50.5% · 4,130Male 49.5% · 4,053

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 82 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

$82,902median household income

Median household income

$82,902

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,411

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.5%

About 1 in 10 residents

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

Wilson Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%43%44%
Never married39%48%31%
Divorced10%7%13%
Widowed5%2%9%
Separated2%<1%3%

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