Wilson County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47189 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 158,805 | — | #437 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,839 | +27.5% | #209 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $428,000 | +51.8% | #235 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,486 | +27.8% | #257 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | -36.7% | #355 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilson County has a population of 158,805, making it the #437 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilson County is $95,839, ranking #209 out of 3,222 counties — 27.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Wilson County is $428,000 (+51.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,486/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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92.9% of residents in Wilson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Wilson County, Tennessee
Wilson County, Tennessee has a total population of 158,805, making it the 437th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilson County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilson County is $95,839, which ranks #209 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Wilson County is $428,000, 51.8% above the national median. Renters in Wilson County pay a median gross rent of $1,486 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilson County, 37.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Wilson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%).
All data for Wilson County, Tennessee 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.