Wilson County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48493 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,781 | — | #980 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $94,565 | +25.8% | #231 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,905 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $321,300 | +14.0% | #527 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,069 | -8.1% | #790 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.3% | #1,091 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilson County has a population of 52,781, making it the #980 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilson County is $94,565, ranking #231 out of 3,222 counties — 25.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Wilson County is $321,300 (+14.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,069/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.7%.
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89.0% of residents in Wilson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
About Wilson County, Texas
Wilson County, Texas has a total population of 52,781, making it the 980th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilson County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilson County is $94,565, which ranks #231 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Wilson County is $321,300, 14.0% above the national median. Renters in Wilson County pay a median gross rent of $1,069 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilson County, 25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.5 min.
Wilson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (39.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.0%).
All data for Wilson County, Texas 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.