Wilson County's estimated 2026 population is 80,662 with a growth rate of 0.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilson County is the 37th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 81,294 and has seen a growth of -0.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wilson County includes 46.07% White, 39.27% Black or African American, 8.18% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (46.07%)
Black or African American (39.27%)
Other race (8.18%)
Two or more races (5.23%)
Asian (1.02%)
Native American (0.22%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,231 | 46.07% |
| Black or African American | 30,889 | 39.27% |
| Other race | 6,436 | 8.18% |
| Two or more races | 4,111 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 805 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 176 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wilson County's average per capita income is $42,422. Household income levels show a median of $51,381. The poverty rate stands at 21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,594 | $107,823 |
| Families | $70,358 | $89,400 |
| Households | $51,381 | $71,763 |
| Non Families | $29,993 | $39,593 |
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