Wilson, NC

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Wilson Overview

47,767
TOTAL POPULATION
22,154
MALE POPULATION
25,613
FEMALE POPULATION
86.50
MALES / 100 FEMALES
115.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,185
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,118
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,891
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,714
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
22,754
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wilson Zip Codes

Wilson Area Codes

Race in Wilson

The most populous races in Wilson are Black / African American (23,718 | 49.6%), White / Caucasian (17,385 | 36.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (5,798 | 12.1%).
Race in Wilson
Race# Population% Population
Asian5441.1%
Black / African American23,71849.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5,79812.1%
Native / Alaskan1410.3%
White / Caucasian17,38536.4%
Two or more Races1,8603.9%
Some other Race4,1198.6%
Total47,767100.0%

Ancestry in Wilson

The most populous ancestries reported in Wilson are Mexican (4,096 | 8.6%), English (3,327 | 7.0%), American (3,078 | 6.4%), German (1,714 | 3.6%), and Irish (1,614 | 3.4%), together accounting for 28.9% of all Wilson residents.
Ancestry in Wilson
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1280.3%
American3,0786.4%
Apache100.0%
Arab3150.7%
Armenian50.0%
Australian140.0%
Barbadian320.1%
Bhutanese1620.3%
Blackfeet70.0%
Brazilian340.1%
British1090.2%
Burmese680.1%
Canadian10.0%
Central American3310.7%
Central American Indian290.1%
Cherokee620.1%
Choctaw10.0%
Colombian2950.6%
Cuban2020.4%
Czech450.1%
Czechoslovakian140.0%
Danish420.1%
Dominican2440.5%
Dutch1480.3%
Eastern European280.1%
Ecuadorian1980.4%
English3,3277.0%
European3700.8%
Finnish90.0%
French2760.6%
French Canadian1030.2%
German1,7143.6%
Ghanaian10.0%
Greek800.2%
Guatemalan580.1%
Haitian600.1%
Honduran2660.6%
Hungarian80.0%
Indian (Asian)660.1%
Inupiat770.2%
Irish1,6143.4%
Italian5701.2%
Jamaican250.1%
Korean240.1%
Lebanese110.0%
Mexican4,0968.6%
Mexican American Indian160.0%
Native Hawaiian120.0%
Nicaraguan60.0%
Nigerian3260.7%
Northern European160.0%
Norwegian910.2%
Peruvian40.0%
Polish1540.3%
Puerto Rican1100.2%
Russian610.1%
Salvadoran10.0%
Scandinavian220.1%
Scotch-Irish4060.9%
Scottish5461.1%
Sioux130.0%
Slavic230.1%
Slovak260.1%
South American5151.1%
Sri Lankan2320.5%
Subsaharan African4550.9%
Swedish1300.3%
Swiss50.0%
Syrian100.0%
Thai450.1%
Turkish460.1%
Ukrainian90.0%
Welsh1000.2%
West Indian130.0%
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Immigrants in Wilson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wilson came from Latin America (1,724 | 3.6%), Central America (1,397 | 2.9%), Mexico (1,287 | 2.7%), Asia (779 | 1.6%), and Western Asia (278 | 0.6%), together accounting for 11.4% of all Wilson residents.
Immigrants in Wilson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2280.5%
Asia7791.6%
Brazil150.0%
Canada470.1%
Caribbean1280.3%
Central America1,3972.9%
China280.1%
Colombia1470.3%
Cuba360.1%
Czechoslovakia310.1%
Denmark280.1%
Dominican Republic700.2%
Eastern Africa340.1%
Eastern Asia2460.5%
Eastern Europe310.1%
Ecuador330.1%
El Salvador30.0%
Europe1060.2%
Germany230.1%
Ghana90.0%
Haiti220.1%
Honduras1010.2%
India280.1%
Japan1310.3%
Korea870.2%
Latin America1,7243.6%
Mexico1,2872.7%
Netherlands70.0%
Nicaragua60.0%
Nigeria1520.3%
Northern Europe330.1%
Pakistan120.0%
Peru40.0%
Philippines80.0%
Sierra Leone90.0%
South America1990.4%
South Central Asia400.1%
South Eastern Asia2150.4%
Southern Europe120.0%
Turkey460.1%
Vietnam1550.3%
Western Africa1700.4%
Western Asia2780.6%
Western Europe300.1%
Yemen2320.5%
Zimbabwe340.1%
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Sex and Age in Wilson

Sex and Age in Wilson

The most populous age groups in Wilson are 10 to 14 Years (1,770 | 8.0%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (1,942 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wilson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,377 (6.2%)1,225 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years1,549 (7.0%)1,353 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years1,770 (8.0%)1,942 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Years1,548 (7.0%)1,573 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,619 (7.3%)1,564 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,213 (5.5%)1,926 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,309 (5.9%)1,671 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years1,083 (4.9%)1,415 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years1,510 (6.8%)1,246 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years1,313 (5.9%)1,724 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years1,453 (6.6%)1,590 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years1,489 (6.7%)1,914 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,361 (6.1%)1,516 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years1,613 (7.3%)1,470 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years765 (3.5%)1,391 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years573 (2.6%)848 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years374 (1.7%)412 (1.6%)
85 Years and over235 (1.1%)833 (3.3%)
Total22,154 (100.0%)25,613 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wilson

Median Family Size in Wilson

The median family size in Wilson is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (7,348 | 64.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (3,100 | 27.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.93 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wilson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,348 (64.4%)3.18
Single Male/Father964 (8.5%)2.96
Single Female/Mother3,100 (27.2%)2.93
Total Families11,412 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Wilson

The median household size in Wilson is 2.36 persons per household, with single male/father households (964 | 4.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.39 persons per household. non-family households (8,246 | 41.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wilson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,348 (37.4%)3.19
Single Male/Father964 (4.9%)3.39
Single Female/Mother3,100 (15.8%)3.06
Non-family8,246 (41.9%)1.24
Total Households19,658 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wilson

Out of a total of 19,658 households in Wilson, 11,412 (58.1%) are family households, while 8,246 (41.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,085, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,127.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wilson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,127 (36.2%)
2-Person Households5,085 (25.9%)831 (4.2%)
3-Person Households2,608 (13.3%)172 (0.9%)
4-Person Households1,954 (9.9%)36 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,206 (6.1%)80 (0.4%)
6-Person Households416 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households143 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,412 (58.1%)8,246 (41.9%)

Female Fertility in Wilson

Fertility by Age in Wilson

Average fertility rate in Wilson is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wilson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years61 (11.6%)39.0
20 to 34 years368 (69.7%)71.0
35 to 50 years99 (18.8%)22.0
Total528 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wilson

39.8% of women with births (528) in Wilson are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 26.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wilson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years137 (37.2%)231 (62.8%)
35 to 50 years73 (73.7%)26 (26.3%)
Total210 (39.8%)318 (60.2%)

Fertility by Education in Wilson

Average fertility rate in Wilson is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 88.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 39.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wilson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School117 (22.2%)57.0
High School Diploma127 (24.0%)42.0
College or Associate's Degree207 (39.2%)51.0
Bachelor's Degree8 (1.5%)6.0
Graduate Degree69 (13.1%)88.0
Total528 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wilson

60.2% of women with births in Wilson are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 74.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wilson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School34 (29.1%)83 (70.9%)
High School Diploma33 (26.0%)94 (74.0%)
College or Associate's Degree92 (44.4%)115 (55.6%)
Bachelor's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree43 (62.3%)26 (37.7%)
Total210 (39.8%)318 (60.2%)

Income in Wilson

Income Overview in Wilson

Per Capita Income in Wilson is $28,185, while median incomes of families and households are $66,118 and $46,891 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income47,767$28,185
Median Family Income11,412$66,118
Mean Family Income11,412$86,548
Median Household Income19,658$46,891
Mean Household Income19,658$66,879
Income Deficit11,412$12,714
Wage / Income Gap (%)47,76733.16%
Wage / Income Gap ($)47,76766.84¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index47,7670.50

Earnings by Sex in Wilson

Average Earnings in Wilson are $32,969, $40,884 for men and $27,327 for women, a difference of 33.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Wilson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male10,760 (46.7%)$40,884
Female12,302 (53.3%)$27,327
Total23,062 (100.0%)$32,969

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wilson

The most common earnings brackets in Wilson are $100,000+ for men (1,276 | 11.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,321 | 10.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wilson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less780 (7.2%)559 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999444 (4.1%)637 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499381 (3.5%)409 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999239 (2.2%)359 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499265 (2.5%)464 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999315 (2.9%)528 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499312 (2.9%)548 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999107 (1.0%)722 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499205 (1.9%)534 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999209 (1.9%)599 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999696 (6.5%)1,321 (10.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999669 (6.2%)839 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999590 (5.5%)559 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999928 (8.6%)709 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999596 (5.5%)665 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999558 (5.2%)401 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999765 (7.1%)809 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999594 (5.5%)471 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999831 (7.7%)517 (4.2%)
$100,000+1,276 (11.9%)652 (5.3%)
Total10,760 (100.0%)12,302 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wilson

Average earnings in Wilson are $45,448 for men and $29,465 for women, a difference of 35.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,206, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,903. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,030, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,971.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wilson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,903$18,971
High School Diploma$40,828$26,374
College or Associate's Degree$47,404$27,805
Bachelor's Degree$67,329$46,742
Graduate Degree$92,206$61,030
Total$45,448$29,465

Family Income in Wilson

Family Income Brackets in Wilson

According to the Wilson family income data, there are 1,837 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 377 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wilson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007196.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993773.3%
$15,000 to $24,9999818.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991,29011.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,19810.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,72315.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,83716.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,62114.2%
$150,000 to $199,9998337.3%
$200,000+8337.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wilson

4-person families (1,955 | 17.1%) account for the highest median family income in Wilson with $89,028 per family, while 2-person families (5,287 | 46.3%) have the highest median income of $27,842 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wilson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,287 (46.3%)$55,684
3-Person Families2,668 (23.4%)$81,680
4-Person Families1,955 (17.1%)$89,028
5-Person Families1,026 (9.0%)$72,130
6-Person Families372 (3.3%)$40,757
7+ Person Families104 (0.9%)$62,444
Total11,412 (100.0%)$66,118

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wilson

The median family income in Wilson is $66,118, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,533) having the highest median family income of $111,966, while families with no earners (1,936) have the lowest median family income of $22,797, accounting for 13.4% and 17.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wilson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,936 (17.0%)$22,797
1 Earner4,409 (38.6%)$39,935
2 Earners3,534 (31.0%)$94,813
3+ Earners1,533 (13.4%)$111,966
Total11,412 (100.0%)$66,118

Household Income in Wilson

Household Income Brackets in Wilson

With 3,086 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wilson, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 845 households (4.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wilson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,7699.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6518.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992,26111.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992,06410.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,75214.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993,08615.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992,26111.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,02510.3%
$150,000 to $199,9998454.3%
$200,000+9044.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wilson

The median household income in Wilson is $46,891, with the highest median household income of $55,555 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,937 households (40.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,571, with 5,525 households (28.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wilson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years570 (2.9%)$41,739
25 to 44 Years5,626 (28.6%)$48,164
45 to 64 Years7,937 (40.4%)$55,555
65+ Years5,525 (28.1%)$36,571
Total19,658 (100.0%)$46,891

Poverty in Wilson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wilson

With 23.4% poverty level for males and 24.4% for females among the residents of Wilson, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 213 males (52.1%) and 198 females (50.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wilson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years715 (51.9%)550 (44.9%)
5 Years213 (52.1%)25 (11.0%)
6 to 11 Years704 (42.0%)684 (36.0%)
12 to 14 Years217 (19.2%)369 (32.8%)
15 Years85 (28.7%)198 (50.4%)
16 and 17 Years55 (12.8%)117 (21.1%)
18 to 24 Years520 (24.2%)400 (20.2%)
25 to 34 Years567 (23.2%)687 (19.1%)
35 to 44 Years547 (21.4%)804 (30.2%)
45 to 54 Years433 (16.2%)513 (15.5%)
55 to 64 Years551 (19.7%)581 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years232 (9.9%)507 (18.1%)
75 Years and over154 (14.0%)673 (37.5%)
Total4,993 (23.4%)6,108 (24.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wilson

According to the poverty statistics in Wilson, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.1% of males and 89.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wilson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years662 (48.1%)675 (55.1%)
5 Years196 (47.9%)202 (89.0%)
6 to 11 Years970 (58.0%)1,216 (64.0%)
12 to 14 Years914 (80.8%)755 (67.2%)
15 Years211 (71.3%)195 (49.6%)
16 and 17 Years374 (87.2%)437 (78.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,631 (75.8%)1,583 (79.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,873 (76.8%)2,910 (80.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,003 (78.5%)1,857 (69.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,241 (83.8%)2,801 (84.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,252 (80.3%)2,824 (82.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,114 (90.1%)2,294 (81.9%)
75 Years and over947 (86.0%)1,120 (62.5%)
Total16,388 (76.6%)18,869 (75.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wilson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wilson show that 8.3% or 608 of the total 7,348 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.9%, which includes 169 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wilson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,152 (96.1%)169 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children2,103 (87.3%)306 (12.7%)
3 or 4 Children485 (79.5%)125 (20.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total6,740 (91.7%)608 (8.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wilson

According to the poverty data in Wilson, 17.4% or 168 single-father households and 36.7% or 1,139 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 households (67.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 93 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wilson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children15 (2.9%)74 (8.3%)
1 or 2 Children64 (20.4%)703 (39.1%)
3 or 4 Children89 (67.9%)269 (84.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
Total168 (17.4%)1,139 (36.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wilson

The poverty data for Wilson shows that 608 of the married-couple family households (8.3%) and 1,307 of the single-parent households (32.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 93 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wilson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children169 (3.9%)89 (6.3%)
1 or 2 Children306 (12.7%)767 (36.3%)
3 or 4 Children125 (20.5%)358 (79.9%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)
Total608 (8.3%)1,307 (32.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Wilson

Employment by Class of Employer in Wilson

Among the 20,605 employed individuals in Wilson, private company employees (15,052 | 73.1%), not-for-profit organizations (1,618 | 7.9%), and state government employees (1,088 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wilson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15,05273.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6173.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8854.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,6187.9%
Local Government Employees9194.5%
State Government Employees1,0885.3%
Federal Government Employees3921.9%
Unpaid Family Workers340.2%
Total20,605100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wilson

According to the labor force statistics for Wilson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (37,861), 60.1% or 22,754 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.4% or 1,911 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 81.6% or 2,597 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.0% or 193 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wilson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,014 (41.7%)193 (19.0%)
20 to 24 Years2,597 (81.6%)423 (16.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,486 (79.2%)259 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Years2,393 (80.3%)321 (13.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,883 (73.9%)136 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years4,852 (79.8%)180 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,511 (73.8%)264 (10.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,508 (52.4%)42 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,257 (24.0%)102 (8.1%)
75 Years and over269 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total22,754 (60.1%)1,911 (8.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wilson

According to labor force statistics for Wilson, 74.3% of individuals (17,634) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (23,733) are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 1,199 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.0% or 4,542 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.9% or 736 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wilson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,033 (58.5%)445 (12.8%)
High School Diploma4,938 (65.4%)1,125 (14.9%)
College / Associate Degree6,119 (83.1%)169 (2.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,542 (85.0%)69 (1.3%)
Total17,634 (74.3%)1,614 (6.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wilson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wilson are Community & Social Service (2,189 | 10.5%), Management (2,154 | 10.4%), Education Instruction & Library (1,482 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,089 | 5.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (1,007 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wilson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wilson, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (91.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (83.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (90.7%), Community & Social Service (82.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wilson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,142 (53.0%)1,012 (47.0%)
Business & Financial473 (59.4%)324 (40.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science837 (83.1%)170 (16.9%)
Computers & Mathematics483 (83.7%)94 (16.3%)
Architecture & Engineering293 (91.8%)26 (8.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science61 (54.9%)50 (45.1%)
Community & Social Service 386 (17.6%)1,803 (82.4%)
Education, Arts & Media175 (36.6%)303 (63.4%)
Legal Services & Support22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library138 (9.3%)1,344 (90.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment51 (24.6%)156 (75.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating217 (19.9%)872 (80.1%)
Health Technologists181 (21.7%)653 (78.3%)
Total (Category)3,055 (42.2%)4,181 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)9,895 (47.7%)10,846 (52.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wilson are Healthcare Support (907 | 4.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (885 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (631 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (524 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (363 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Wilson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wilson, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (53.9%), and Security & Protection (42.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (99.3%), Personal Care & Service (75.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (64.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wilson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6 (0.7%)901 (99.3%)
Security & Protection153 (42.1%)210 (57.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention112 (35.9%)200 (64.1%)
Law Enforcement41 (80.4%)10 (19.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving319 (36.0%)566 (63.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance340 (53.9%)291 (46.1%)
Personal Care & Service129 (24.6%)395 (75.4%)
Total (Category)947 (28.6%)2,363 (71.4%)
Total (Overall)9,895 (47.7%)10,846 (52.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wilson are Sales & Related (2,141 | 10.3%), and Office & Administration (1,813 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wilson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wilson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,120 (52.3%)1,021 (47.7%)
Office & Administration377 (20.8%)1,436 (79.2%)
Total (Category)1,497 (37.9%)2,457 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)9,895 (47.7%)10,846 (52.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wilson are Construction & Extraction (826 | 4.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (610 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (194 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wilson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wilson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry105 (54.1%)89 (45.9%)
Construction & Extraction809 (97.9%)17 (2.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair610 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,524 (93.5%)106 (6.5%)
Total (Overall)9,895 (47.7%)10,846 (52.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wilson are Production (2,225 | 10.7%), Material Moving (1,839 | 8.9%), and Transportation (547 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wilson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wilson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,177 (52.9%)1,048 (47.1%)
Transportation387 (70.8%)160 (29.2%)
Material Moving1,308 (71.1%)531 (28.9%)
Total (Category)2,872 (62.3%)1,739 (37.7%)
Total (Overall)9,895 (47.7%)10,846 (52.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wilson

Employment Industries in Wilson

The major employment industries in Wilson include Manufacturing (3,502 | 16.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,066 | 14.8%), Retail Trade (2,917 | 14.1%), Educational Services (1,628 | 7.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,488 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Wilson

Employment Industries by Sex in Wilson

The Wilson industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (89.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (93.3%), Educational Services (83.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (70.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wilson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting157 (62.8%)93 (37.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,117 (87.3%)162 (12.7%)
Manufacturing2,142 (61.2%)1,360 (38.8%)
Wholesale Trade463 (80.7%)111 (19.3%)
Retail Trade1,687 (57.8%)1,230 (42.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing395 (89.0%)49 (11.0%)
Utilities47 (85.5%)8 (14.5%)
Information214 (75.6%)69 (24.4%)
Finance & Insurance555 (41.1%)794 (58.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing91 (36.8%)156 (63.2%)
Professional & Scientific518 (67.7%)247 (32.3%)
Enterprise Management8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support561 (61.0%)358 (39.0%)
Educational Services269 (16.5%)1,359 (83.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance206 (6.7%)2,860 (93.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation55 (33.7%)108 (66.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services435 (29.2%)1,053 (70.8%)
Public Administration312 (57.5%)231 (42.5%)
Total9,895 (47.7%)10,846 (52.3%)

Education in Wilson

School Enrollment in Wilson

The most common levels of schooling among the 11,275 students in Wilson are middle school (2,955 | 26.2%), elementary school (2,422 | 21.5%), and college / undergraduate (2,350 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Wilson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4484.0%
Kindergarten7586.7%
Elementary School2,42221.5%
Middle School2,95526.2%
High School2,20519.6%
College / Undergraduate2,35020.8%
Graduate / Professional1371.2%
Total11,275100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wilson

Out of a total of 11,275 students who are enrolled in schools in Wilson, 2,063 (18.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,212 (81.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 471 (56.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 665 (96.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wilson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds194 (53.3%)170 (46.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,546 (90.3%)273 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,972 (83.3%)598 (16.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,415 (86.8%)215 (13.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds701 (72.6%)265 (27.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds358 (43.2%)471 (56.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds665 (96.8%)22 (3.2%)
35 Years and over363 (88.5%)47 (11.5%)
Total9,212 (81.7%)2,063 (18.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wilson

Business (1,596 | 20.2%), education (1,207 | 15.3%), science & technology (648 | 8.2%), arts & humanities (623 | 7.9%), and social sciences (558 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 7,897 individuals in Wilson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wilson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3915.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5096.5%
Physical & Health Sciences3624.6%
Psychology3854.9%
Social Sciences5587.1%
Engineering5176.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies851.1%
Science & Technology6488.2%
Business1,59620.2%
Education1,20715.3%
Literature & Languages2833.6%
Liberal Arts & History1952.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2803.5%
Communications2583.3%
Arts & Humanities6237.9%
Total7,897100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wilson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wilson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wilson are males with 2 vehicles (3,778, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,417, making up 35.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wilson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle526 (5.3%)558 (5.3%)
1 Vehicle1,634 (16.5%)3,597 (34.0%)
2 Vehicles3,778 (38.1%)3,417 (32.3%)
3 Vehicles2,575 (26.0%)1,855 (17.5%)
4 Vehicles1,001 (10.1%)739 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles396 (4.0%)409 (3.9%)
Total9,910 (100.0%)10,575 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wilson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wilson are 10 to 14 minutes (4,801 commuters, 24.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (3,560 commuters, 18.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (3,250 commuters, 16.6%).
Commute Time in Wilson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7623.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3,25016.6%
10 to 14 Minutes4,80124.5%
15 to 19 Minutes3,56018.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1,1245.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,1055.7%
30 to 34 Minutes1,5698.0%
35 to 39 Minutes3862.0%
40 to 44 Minutes3031.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1,0695.5%
60 to 89 Minutes1,2456.4%
90 or more Minutes3932.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Wilson

The most common commute times in Wilson are 15 to 19 minutes (1,871 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,933 commuters, 29.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wilson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes259 (2.7%)503 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,383 (14.6%)1,867 (18.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,868 (19.8%)2,933 (29.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,871 (19.8%)1,689 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes693 (7.3%)431 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes444 (4.7%)661 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes552 (5.8%)1,017 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes311 (3.3%)75 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes188 (2.0%)115 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes758 (8.0%)311 (3.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes887 (9.4%)358 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes242 (2.6%)151 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wilson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wilson are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,393, 14.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,504, 14.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wilson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM620 (6.6%)385 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM272 (2.9%)161 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM890 (9.4%)330 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM858 (9.1%)339 (3.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,006 (10.6%)984 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,263 (13.4%)876 (8.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM751 (7.9%)1,504 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,393 (14.7%)1,447 (14.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM514 (5.4%)748 (7.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM404 (4.3%)682 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM183 (1.9%)343 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM63 (0.7%)116 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM797 (8.4%)816 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM442 (4.7%)1,380 (13.7%)
Total9,456 (100.0%)10,111 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wilson

Occupancy by Ownership in Wilson

Of the total 19,658 dwellings in Wilson, owner-occupied units account for 9,812 (49.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,846 (50.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wilson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,81249.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,84650.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units19,658100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wilson

Occupancy by Household Size in Wilson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,12736.2%
2-Person Household5,91630.1%
3-Person Household2,78014.1%
4+ Person Household3,83519.5%
Total Housing Units19,658100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wilson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wilson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,042 (42.7%)4,085 (57.3%)
2-Person Household3,680 (62.2%)2,236 (37.8%)
3-Person Household1,110 (39.9%)1,670 (60.1%)
4+ Person Household1,980 (51.6%)1,855 (48.4%)
Total Housing Units9,812 (49.9%)9,846 (50.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wilson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wilson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,087 (33.3%)2,179 (66.7%)
High School Diploma2,500 (44.7%)3,097 (55.3%)
College/Associate Degree2,570 (41.1%)3,686 (58.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,655 (80.5%)884 (19.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wilson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wilson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,39017.2%
35 to 44 Years2,80614.3%
45 to 54 Years3,68718.8%
55 to 64 Years4,25021.6%
65 to 74 Years3,23416.5%
75 to 84 Years1,5367.8%
85 Years and Over7553.8%
Total19,658100.0%

Housing Finances in Wilson

Median Income by Occupancy in Wilson

Median Income by Occupancy in Wilson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,812 (49.9%)$69,075
Renter-Occupied9,846 (50.1%)$30,559
Average19,658 (100.0%)$46,891

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wilson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wilson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000394 (4.0%)869 (8.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99945 (0.5%)459 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999457 (4.7%)1,203 (12.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999246 (2.5%)766 (7.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999441 (4.5%)817 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999749 (7.6%)1,322 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,301 (13.3%)1,446 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,597 (16.3%)1,497 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,478 (15.1%)779 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,482 (15.1%)545 (5.5%)
$150,000 or more1,622 (16.5%)143 (1.5%)
Total9,812 (100.0%)9,846 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wilson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wilson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300418 (4.3%)480 (4.9%)
$300 to $4991,286 (13.1%)1,103 (11.2%)
$500 to $7991,858 (18.9%)2,476 (25.2%)
$800 to $9991,260 (12.8%)2,361 (24.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,361 (24.1%)2,548 (25.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,630 (16.6%)493 (5.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499496 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999324 (3.3%)14 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more179 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,812 (100.0%)9,846 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wilson

Housing Structures in Wilson

Housing Structures in Wilson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12,35562.8%
Single Unit, Attached9424.8%
2 Unit Apartments2,03910.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,4037.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,3927.1%
10 or more Apartments6813.5%
Mobile Home / Other8464.3%
Total19,658100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wilson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wilson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,913 (72.1%)3,442 (27.9%)
Single Unit, Attached444 (47.1%)498 (52.9%)
2 Unit Apartments101 (5.0%)1,938 (95.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19 (1.3%)1,384 (98.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments24 (1.7%)1,368 (98.3%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)681 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other311 (36.8%)535 (63.2%)
Total9,812 (49.9%)9,846 (50.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wilson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wilson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room27 (0.3%)285 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms216 (2.2%)1,803 (18.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,533 (36.0%)5,844 (59.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,535 (36.0%)1,526 (15.5%)
8 or more Rooms2,501 (25.5%)388 (3.9%)
Total9,812 (100.0%)9,846 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wilson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wilson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,191 (52.9%)2,069 (21.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas122 (1.2%)190 (1.9%)
Electricity4,350 (44.3%)7,392 (75.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene29 (0.3%)69 (0.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels68 (0.7%)23 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used52 (0.5%)103 (1.1%)
Total9,812 (100.0%)9,846 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wilson

Household Vehicle Usage in Wilson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle311 (3.2%)2,013 (20.4%)
1 Vehicle3,177 (32.4%)4,649 (47.2%)
2 Vehicles3,644 (37.1%)2,247 (22.8%)
3 or more Vehicles2,680 (27.3%)937 (9.5%)
Total9,812 (100.0%)9,846 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wilson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wilson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,5166,296
Median Property Value$150,700$181,500
Median Household Income$44,702$1,315
Monthly Housing Costs$516$179
Real Estate Taxes$1,548$349

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wilson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wilson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000402 (11.4%)252 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999735 (20.9%)535 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,081 (59.2%)4,355 (69.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999242 (6.9%)1,042 (16.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99937 (1.1%)78 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99919 (0.5%)9 (0.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)25 (0.4%)
Total3,516 (100.0%)6,296 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wilson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wilson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000272 (7.7%)99 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999687 (19.5%)167 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999382 (10.9%)457 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999641 (18.2%)367 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999434 (12.3%)660 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999446 (12.7%)1,163 (18.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999347 (9.9%)1,032 (16.4%)
$150,000 or more307 (8.7%)1,135 (18.0%)
Total3,516 (100.0%)6,296 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wilson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wilson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,457 (41.4%)83,487 (1,326.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x423 (12.0%)2,740 (43.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x399 (11.4%)1,451 (23.1%)
4.0x or more1,065 (30.3%)819 (13.0%)
Total3,516 (100.0%)6,296 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wilson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wilson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800720 (20.5%)114 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,499906 (25.8%)633 (10.1%)
$800 to $1,4991,717 (48.8%)1,264 (20.1%)
Total3,516 (100.0%)6,296 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wilson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wilson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wilson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,208 (98.5%)49 (1.5%)
6 to 18 Years7,737 (92.6%)614 (7.3%)
19 to 25 Years3,361 (75.7%)1,076 (24.2%)
26 to 34 Years4,247 (80.2%)1,050 (19.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,734 (71.7%)1,477 (28.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,894 (82.0%)1,074 (18.0%)
55 to 64 Years5,389 (86.8%)819 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,086 (98.8%)61 (1.2%)
75 Years and older2,884 (99.7%)10 (0.4%)
Total40,540 (86.7%)6,230 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wilson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wilson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,208 (98.5%)49 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7,737 (92.6%)614 (7.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,361 (75.7%)1,076 (24.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wilson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wilson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0008,454 (81.0%)1,982 (19.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,938 (82.1%)1,954 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,278 (90.3%)677 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,601 (89.2%)677 (10.8%)
$100,000 and over10,835 (92.2%)912 (7.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wilson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wilson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,271 (69.7%)957 (29.4%)
6 to 18 Years4,789 (57.4%)3,304 (39.6%)
19 to 25 Years817 (18.4%)2,662 (60.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,411 (26.6%)3,099 (58.5%)
35 to 44 Years647 (12.4%)3,263 (62.6%)
45 to 54 Years954 (16.0%)4,202 (70.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,555 (25.1%)4,435 (71.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,974 (96.6%)2,440 (47.4%)
75 Years and over2,884 (99.7%)1,838 (63.5%)
Total20,302 (43.4%)26,200 (56.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wilson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wilson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years71 (1.8%)380 (9.0%)
18 to 34 Years207 (4.4%)642 (11.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,099 (13.7%)1,383 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years538 (22.9%)762 (27.2%)
75 Years and over425 (38.6%)842 (47.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wilson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wilson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)50 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years11 (0.2%)124 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years278 (3.5%)287 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years197 (8.4%)88 (3.1%)
75 Years and over278 (25.3%)225 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wilson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.1%)223 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years84 (1.1%)272 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years96 (4.1%)148 (5.3%)
75 Years and over157 (14.3%)331 (18.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wilson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years71 (1.8%)339 (8.0%)
18 to 34 Years164 (3.5%)202 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years296 (3.7%)533 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years145 (6.2%)122 (4.4%)
75 Years and over124 (11.3%)178 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wilson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)114 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years52 (1.1%)30 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years536 (6.7%)892 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years259 (11.0%)593 (21.2%)
75 Years and over154 (14.0%)624 (34.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wilson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)141 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years56 (1.2%)65 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years278 (3.5%)211 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years83 (3.5%)123 (4.4%)
75 Years and over50 (4.5%)225 (12.6%)

Technology Access in Wilson

Computing Device Access in Wilson

Computing Device Access in Wilson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,83165.3%
Smartphone15,32878.0%
Tablet9,47548.2%
No Computing Device2,98915.2%
Total19,658100.0%

Internet Access in Wilson

Internet Access in Wilson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet40.0%
Broadband Home13,53268.8%
Cellular Data Only2,05510.4%
Satellite Internet5282.7%
No Internet3,86619.7%
Total19,658100.0%

Wilson Summary

Wilson, North Carolina is a city located in the eastern part of the state, in Wilson County. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is located approximately 45 miles east of Raleigh, the state capital.

History

Wilson was founded in 1849 and named after Colonel Louis D. Wilson, a prominent local figure. The city was incorporated in 1851 and quickly became a major center for the tobacco industry. The city was also home to several large cotton mills, which provided employment for many of the city’s residents.
In the early 20th century, Wilson was a major center for the textile industry. The city was home to several large mills, including the Wilson Cotton Mill, which was the largest cotton mill in the world at the time. The city also had a thriving furniture industry, with several large factories producing furniture for the entire region.
In the late 20th century, Wilson began to experience a decline in its manufacturing base. Many of the city’s factories closed, and the city’s population began to decline. In recent years, the city has experienced a resurgence, with new businesses and industries moving into the area.

Geography

Wilson is located in the eastern part of North Carolina, in Wilson County. The city is situated on the banks of the Tar River, which flows through the city. The city is located approximately 45 miles east of Raleigh, the state capital.
The city has a total area of 24.3 square miles, of which 24.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located in the Coastal Plain region of the state, and the terrain is mostly flat.

Economy

Wilson’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The city is home to several large manufacturing plants, including a Tyson Foods plant and a Pepsi bottling plant. The city is also home to several large agricultural operations, including hog farms and tobacco farms.
The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Lowe’s. The city is also home to several large medical facilities, including Wilson Medical Center and Wilson Memorial Hospital.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Wilson was 49,167. The racial makeup of the city was 57.3% White, 37.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $43,945. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wilson?
Total Population of Wilson is 47,767.
What is the Total Male Population of Wilson?
Total Male Population of Wilson is 22,154.
What is the Total Female Population of Wilson?
Total Female Population of Wilson is 25,613.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wilson?
There are 86.50 Males per 100 Females in Wilson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wilson?
There are 115.61 Females per 100 Males in Wilson.
What is the Median Population Age in Wilson?
Median Population Age in Wilson is 38.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wilson
Average Family Size in Wilson is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wilson
Average Household Size in Wilson is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wilson?
Per Capita income in Wilson is $28,185.
What is the Median Family Income in Wilson?
Median Family Income in Wilson is $66,118.
What is the Median Household income in Wilson?
Median Household Income in Wilson is $46,891.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wilson?
Income or Wage Gap in Wilson is 33.2%.
Women in Wilson earn 66.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wilson?
Family Income Deficit in Wilson is $12,714.
Families that are below poverty line in Wilson earn $12,714 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wilson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wilson is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wilson?
There are 22,754 People in the Labor Forcein in Wilson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wilson?
60.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Wilson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wilson?
Unemployment Rate in Wilson is 8.4%.