Wilson County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37195 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79,290 | — | #734 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,423 | -24.9% | #2,382 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,928 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $186,000 | -34.0% | #1,561 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $953 | -18.1% | #1,171 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | +57.1% | #2,653 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilson County has a population of 79,290, making it the #734 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilson County is $56,423, ranking #2,382 out of 3,222 counties — 24.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.8% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Wilson County is $186,000 (-34.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $953/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.0%.
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87.8% of residents in Wilson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% below the national rate.
About Wilson County, North Carolina
Wilson County, North Carolina has a total population of 79,290, making it the 734th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilson County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilson County is $56,423, which ranks #2,382 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Wilson County is $186,000, 34.0% below the national median. Renters in Wilson County pay a median gross rent of $953 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilson County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Wilson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 44.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (38.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%).
All data for Wilson County, North Carolina 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.