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Wilson County, Tennessee Population 2021
Wilson County, Tennessee's estimated population is 152,063 with a growth rate of 2.50% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilson County, Tennessee is the 11th largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 114,677 and has seen a growth of 32.60% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 152,063 | 3,703 | 2.50% |
| 2020 | 148,360 | 3,703 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 144,657 | 3,703 | 2.63% |
| 2018 | 140,954 | 4,263 | 3.12% |
| 2017 | 136,691 | 4,197 | 3.17% |
| 2016 | 132,494 | 3,958 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 128,536 | 3,339 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 125,197 | 3,207 | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 121,990 | 2,847 | 2.39% |
| 2012 | 119,143 | 2,343 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 116,800 | 2,123 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 114,677 | 47,002 | 69.45% |
| 1990 | 67,675 | 11,611 | 20.71% |
| 1980 | 56,064 | 19,065 | 51.53% |
| 1970 | 36,999 | 9,331 | 33.72% |
| 1960 | 27,668 | 1,350 | 5.13% |
| 1950 | 26,318 | 1,051 | 4.16% |
| 1940 | 25,267 | 1,338 | 5.59% |
| 1930 | 23,929 | -2,312 | -8.81% |
| 1920 | 26,241 | 847 | 3.34% |
| 1910 | 25,394 | -1,684 | -6.22% |
| 1900 | 27,078 | -70 | -0.26% |
| 1890 | 27,148 | -1,599 | -5.56% |
| 1880 | 28,747 | 2,866 | 11.07% |
| 1870 | 25,881 | -191 | -0.73% |
| 1860 | 26,072 | -1,371 | -5.00% |
| 1850 | 27,443 | 2,983 | 12.20% |
| 1840 | 24,460 | -1,012 | -3.97% |
| 1830 | 25,472 | 6,742 | 36.00% |
| 1820 | 18,730 | 6,778 | 56.71% |
| 1810 | 11,952 | 8,691 | 266.51% |
| 1800 | 3,261 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
2.50% (3,703)
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State
Founded
October 26, 1799
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
114,677
Growth Since 2010
32.60% (37,386)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119,957 | 87.77% |
| Black or African American | 9,757 | 7.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2,274 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 2,256 | 1.65% |
| Some Other Race | 1,929 | 1.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 466 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.02% |
Wilson County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 49,664 | 2.72 | 76.8 |
| Married | 30,842 | 3.15 | 86.6 |
| Non Family | 11,814 | 1.2 | 62.1 |
| Female | 4,761 | 3.37 | 54.5 |
| Male | 2,247 | 3.4 | 67.1 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,888 | 3.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,007 | 5.33% |
| High School Graduate | 27,218 | 29.00% |
| Some College | 20,632 | 21.98% |
| Associates Degree | 7,726 | 8.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,631 | 21.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,768 | 10.41% |
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Wilson County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82,185 | 76,180 | 26,364 |
| Black | 6,053 | 5,403 | 2,003 |
| Hispanic | 2,731 | 1,925 | 725 |
| Asian | 1,563 | 1,259 | 833 |
| 2+ Races | 989 | 862 | 427 |
| Other Race | 795 | 484 | 94 |
| Native American | 337 | 324 | 84 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.29%.
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$44,082
Average Earnings
$52,790
Average Male
$37,471
Average Female
Wilson County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Wilson County, Tennessee Language
93.89% of Wilson County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 6.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.95% of the population.
Wilson County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 114,925 | 7,251 | 6.31% |
| Black | 9,453 | 1,971 | 20.85% |
| Hispanic | 5,691 | 664 | 11.67% |
| Multiple | 2,246 | 336 | 14.96% |
| Asian | 2,248 | 167 | 7.43% |
| Other | 1,896 | 132 | 6.96% |
| Native | 451 | 58 | 12.86% |
7.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.39%
Male Poverty Rate
8.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wilson County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilson County, Tennessee is Black, with 20.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilson County, Tennessee is White, with 6.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.79%.
Wilson County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Wilson County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Wilson County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,229 | 8.89% |
| Black | 509 | 7.13% |
| Hispanic | 366 | 10.52% |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 13.59% |
| Other Race | 47 | 4.64% |
| Native American | 38 | 9.41% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.20% |
Wilson County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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2.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
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66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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54.65%
Born in Wilson County, Tennessee
95.06%
Native Born
4.94%
Foreign Born
2.45%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.06% of Wilson County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 54.65% having been born in Tennessee. 2.45% 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