Wilson County, North Carolina Population 2022
Wilson County, North Carolina's estimated population is 83,028 with a growth rate of 0.50% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilson County, North Carolina is the 36th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 81,294 and has seen a growth of 2.13% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 9,720 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 12,258 | 2,538 | 26.11% |
| 1880 | 16,064 | 3,806 | 31.05% |
| 1890 | 18,644 | 2,580 | 16.06% |
| 1900 | 23,596 | 4,952 | 26.56% |
| 1910 | 28,269 | 4,673 | 19.80% |
| 1920 | 36,813 | 8,544 | 30.22% |
| 1930 | 44,914 | 8,101 | 22.01% |
| 1940 | 50,219 | 5,305 | 11.81% |
| 1950 | 54,506 | 4,287 | 8.54% |
| 1960 | 57,716 | 3,210 | 5.89% |
| 1970 | 57,486 | -230 | -0.40% |
| 1980 | 63,132 | 5,646 | 9.82% |
| 1990 | 66,061 | 2,929 | 4.64% |
| 2010 | 81,294 | 15,233 | 23.06% |
| 2011 | 81,155 | -139 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 81,396 | 241 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 81,189 | -207 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 81,007 | -182 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 81,240 | 233 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 81,307 | 67 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 81,436 | 129 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 81,392 | -44 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 81,801 | 409 | 0.50% |
| 2020 | 82,210 | 409 | 0.50% |
| 2021 | 82,619 | 409 | 0.50% |
| 2022 | 83,028 | 409 | 0.50% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,722 | 49.92% |
| Black or African American | 32,464 | 39.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 401 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 516 | 0.63% |
| Some Other Race | 4,928 | 6.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2,548 | 3.12% |
Wilson County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,968 | 2.5 | 60.4 |
| Married | 14,022 | 3.06 | 78.5 |
| Male | 1,350 | 3.84 | 42.4 |
| Female | 5,283 | 3.46 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 11,313 | 1.21 | 51.1 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,989 | 7.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,355 | 11.41% |
| High School Graduate | 18,080 | 32.47% |
| Some College | 11,043 | 19.83% |
| Associates Degree | 5,065 | 9.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,438 | 13.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,716 | 6.67% |
Wilson County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 396 | 321 | 168 |
| White | 28,787 | 25,580 | 8,056 |
| Native American | 139 | 66 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 1,044 | 711 | 122 |
| Black | 21,851 | 16,986 | 2,382 |
| Hispanic | 3,962 | 1,893 | 405 |
| Other Race | 2,285 | 885 | 168 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.42%.
$32,485
Average Earnings
$37,617
Average Male
$28,944
Average Female
Wilson County, North Carolina Language by Age
Wilson County, North Carolina Language
89.26% of Wilson County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 10.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.42% of the population.
Wilson County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 372 | 289 | 77.69% |
| Multiple | 2,534 | 1,145 | 45.19% |
| Hispanic | 8,514 | 3,336 | 39.18% |
| Black | 31,816 | 8,264 | 25.97% |
| White | 37,258 | 3,211 | 8.62% |
| Asian | 516 | 39 | 7.56% |
| Other | 2,222 | NaN% |
19.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.73%
Male Poverty Rate
20.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wilson County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilson County, North Carolina is Native, with 77.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilson County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.25%.
Wilson County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Wilson County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Wilson County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Wilson County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,653 | 8.08% |
| Black | 2,416 | 9.70% |
| Asian | 20 | 4.15% |
| Other Race | 19 | 0.63% |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 9.67% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 1.25% |
Wilson County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
10.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.26%
Born in Wilson County, North Carolina
94.13%
Native Born
5.87%
Foreign Born
3.71%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.13% of Wilson County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 76.26% having been born in North Carolina. 3.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990