Wilson County's estimated 2026 population is 181,140 with a growth rate of 3.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilson County is the 9th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 114,681 and has seen a growth of 57.95% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wilson County includes 82.09% White, 7.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (82.09%)
Black or African American (7.19%)
Two or more races (5.79%)
Other race (2.6%)
Asian (2.06%)
Native American (0.27%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126,077 | 82.09% |
| Black or African American | 11,048 | 7.19% |
| Two or more races | 8,886 | 5.79% |
| Other race | 3,994 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 3,164 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 418 | 0.27% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wilson County's average per capita income is $55,541. Household income levels show a median of $94,048. The poverty rate stands at 7.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,903 | $143,574 |
| Families | $109,979 | $129,756 |
| Households | $94,048 | $120,719 |
| Non Families | $50,224 | $88,630 |
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