Wilson County, North Carolina

Total Population: 78,648

County Seat: Wilson

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Median Home Value

$171,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,381

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)44.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)39.1%
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Two or More Races2.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

19.0%

Male

47.7%

Female

52.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.5%

No Health Insurance

12.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,381

Mean Household Income

$71,763

Per Capita Income

$30,057

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$171,800

Median Rent

$915/mo

Total Housing Units

36,702

Owner-Occupied

59.1%

Renter-Occupied

40.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Married Couple Households

43.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.7%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

81.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37195.