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Population Review

Wilson County, NC — Population & Demographics

Wilson County, NC has a population of 78,648. The median household income is $51,381 and the median age is 40.7.

78,648

Population

$51,381

Median Income

$171,800

Median Home Value

40.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White46.1%
Black or African American39.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$51,381

Median Household Income

$30,057

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$171,800

Median Home Value

$915

Median Rent

59.1%

Homeownership

Education

84.4%

High School+

20.3%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Wilson County, NC has a population of 78,648 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wilson County, NC is $51,381.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.