Wilson County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Tennessee

The population of Wilson County, Tennessee is 153,587 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $94,048, the median home value is $397,000, and the median age is 39.9.

The population of Wilson County has grown 48.2% since 2010 (114,681 → 169,948), a +2.85% annualized rate.

Wilson County within Tennessee · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

153,587

Population

+2.85%

Annual growth

269

People / sq mi

$94,048

Median Income

$397,000

Median Home Value

Wilson County covers 571 sq mi of land at 268.9 people per square mile.

About Wilson County, TN

Wilson County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 153,587. It ranks #10 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 39.9, in line with the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Wilson County is $94,048, above the US median of $74,580. 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $397,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,370. The homeownership rate of 76.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wilson County reflects 37.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.1 minutes each way.

Wilson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wilson County had a population of 114,681 in 2010 and 169,948 in 2024, a 48.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 169,948 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.85%.

169,948

Population (2024)

114,681

Population (2010)

169,948

Peak (2024)

2.85%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	114,681	-	-	estimate
2011	116,814	+2,133	+1.86%	estimate
2012	119,172	+2,358	+2.02%	estimate
2013	122,033	+2,861	+2.40%	estimate
2014	125,253	+3,220	+2.64%	estimate
2015	128,610	+3,357	+2.68%	estimate
2016	132,649	+4,039	+3.14%	estimate
2017	136,824	+4,175	+3.15%	estimate
2018	140,909	+4,085	+2.99%	estimate
2019	144,507	+3,598	+2.55%	estimate
2020	148,651	+4,144	+2.87%	estimate
2021	152,044	+3,393	+2.28%	estimate
2022	159,029	+6,985	+4.59%	estimate
2023	164,352	+5,323	+3.35%	estimate
2024	169,948	+5,596	+3.40%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	82.1%
Black or African American	7.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.9

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

15.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

7.3%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

14.2%

45–54

13.7%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

9.7%

75–84

4.8%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 15.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$94,048+$26,951 vs state
Mean household income	$120,719
Per-capita income	$45,461
Poverty rate	5.4%-4.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	63.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.3%

Finance & real estate

11.1%

Manufacturing

10.4%

Education & health care

8.4%

Construction

7.5%

Information

7.2%

Retail trade

7.1%

Public administration

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Wilson County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

76.2%

Public transit

14.7%

Work from home

30.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$397,000+$140,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,370

Median rent

76.8%

Homeownership rate

60,976

Total housing units

92.8%

Occupied

7.2%

Vacant

23.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.0%

With health insurance

96.4%

With broadband internet

38.6%

Foreign-born

7.7%

Veterans (18+)

11.9%

With a disability

92.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.5%

High School+

37.2%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson (684,298)Memphis (629,063)Knoxville (193,721)Chattanooga (182,832)Clarksville (171,897)Murfreesboro (157,547)Franklin (85,575)Johnson City (71,455)Jackson (68,098)Hendersonville (62,390)All Tennessee cities →

Other counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Davidson County (709,846)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)Williamson County (254,609)Montgomery County (227,957)Sumner County (200,553)Sullivan County (159,693)Blount County (137,747)All Tennessee counties →

Part of Tennessee

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Metro areas in Tennessee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wilson County, Tennessee has a population of 153,587 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 269 people per square mile.

The population of Wilson County has grown 48.2% since 2010 (114,681 → 169,948), a +2.85% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wilson County, Tennessee is $94,048, with mean (average) household income of $120,719 and per-capita income of $45,461. 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wilson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.1%), Black or African American (7.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wilson County, Tennessee is 39.9 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in Wilson County is $397,000 and median monthly rent is $1,370. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 60,976 total housing units, 7.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wilson County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Wilson County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.