Wilson County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20205 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,505 | — | #2,610 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,677 | -19.3% | #2,023 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,298 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $93,500 | -66.8% | #3,067 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $736 | -36.7% | #2,550 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +22.9% | #2,039 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilson County has a population of 8,505, making it the #2,610 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilson County is $60,677, ranking #2,023 out of 3,222 counties — 19.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Wilson County is $93,500 (-66.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $736/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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92.8% of residents in Wilson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Wilson County, Kansas
Wilson County, Kansas has a total population of 8,505, making it the 2,610th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilson County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilson County is $60,677, which ranks #2,023 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Wilson County is $93,500, 66.8% below the national median. Renters in Wilson County pay a median gross rent of $736 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilson County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.
Wilson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%).
All data for Wilson County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.