Wilson County, Tennessee Population 2022
Wilson County, Tennessee's estimated population is 155,766 with a growth rate of 2.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilson County, Tennessee is the 11th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 114,677 and has seen a growth of 35.83% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 3,261 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 11,952 | 8,691 | 266.51% |
| 1820 | 18,730 | 6,778 | 56.71% |
| 1830 | 25,472 | 6,742 | 36.00% |
| 1840 | 24,460 | -1,012 | -3.97% |
| 1850 | 27,443 | 2,983 | 12.20% |
| 1860 | 26,072 | -1,371 | -5.00% |
| 1870 | 25,881 | -191 | -0.73% |
| 1880 | 28,747 | 2,866 | 11.07% |
| 1890 | 27,148 | -1,599 | -5.56% |
| 1900 | 27,078 | -70 | -0.26% |
| 1910 | 25,394 | -1,684 | -6.22% |
| 1920 | 26,241 | 847 | 3.34% |
| 1930 | 23,929 | -2,312 | -8.81% |
| 1940 | 25,267 | 1,338 | 5.59% |
| 1950 | 26,318 | 1,051 | 4.16% |
| 1960 | 27,668 | 1,350 | 5.13% |
| 1970 | 36,999 | 9,331 | 33.72% |
| 1980 | 56,064 | 19,065 | 51.53% |
| 1990 | 67,675 | 11,611 | 20.71% |
| 2010 | 114,677 | 47,002 | 69.45% |
| 2011 | 116,800 | 2,123 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 119,143 | 2,343 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 121,990 | 2,847 | 2.39% |
| 2014 | 125,197 | 3,207 | 2.63% |
| 2015 | 128,536 | 3,339 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 132,494 | 3,958 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 136,691 | 4,197 | 3.17% |
| 2018 | 140,954 | 4,263 | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 144,657 | 3,703 | 2.63% |
| 2020 | 148,360 | 3,703 | 2.56% |
| 2021 | 152,063 | 3,703 | 2.50% |
| 2022 | 155,766 | 3,703 | 2.44% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121,579 | 86.47% |
| Black or African American | 9,674 | 6.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 395 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 2,625 | 1.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 2,398 | 1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 3,911 | 2.78% |
Wilson County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 51,348 | 2.7 | 76.1 |
| Married | 31,544 | 3.14 | 86.4 |
| Male | 2,878 | 3.26 | 60.2 |
| Female | 4,502 | 3.37 | 47.5 |
| Non Family | 12,424 | 1.23 | 63.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,626 | 2.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,077 | 5.25% |
| High School Graduate | 27,184 | 28.13% |
| Some College | 20,687 | 21.40% |
| Associates Degree | 7,483 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,634 | 23.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,957 | 11.34% |
Wilson County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,858 | 1,563 | 1,065 |
| 2+ Races | 1,791 | 1,679 | 938 |
| Other Race | 1,357 | 1,106 | 658 |
| Black | 5,995 | 5,251 | 2,119 |
| White | 83,277 | 77,445 | 28,154 |
| Native American | 330 | 330 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 3,132 | 2,415 | 853 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.32%.
$46,649
Average Earnings
$54,550
Average Male
$38,602
Average Female
Wilson County, Tennessee Language by Age
Wilson County, Tennessee Language
93.58% of Wilson County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 6.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.21% of the population.
Wilson County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,308 | 1,812 | 19.47% |
| Multiple | 3,880 | 739 | 19.05% |
| Hispanic | 6,229 | 757 | 12.15% |
| White | 116,328 | 8,138 | 7.00% |
| Asian | 2,617 | 153 | 5.85% |
| Other | 183 | NaN% |
8.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.32%
Male Poverty Rate
9.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wilson County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilson County, Tennessee is Black, with 19.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilson County, Tennessee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.91%.
Wilson County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Wilson County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Wilson County, Tennessee 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, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,310 | 8.83% |
| Black | 372 | 5.21% |
| Native American | 40 | 10.53% |
| Asian | 63 | 3.26% |
| Other Race | 44 | 2.96% |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 7.32% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 8.75% |
Wilson County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
4.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
54.79%
Born in Wilson County, Tennessee
95.01%
Native Born
4.99%
Foreign Born
2.68%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.01% of Wilson County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 54.79% having been born in Tennessee. 2.68% 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