Census ACS · #460 μSA
Wilson Metro Area
The Wilson, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 78,648 residents. The median household income is $51,381 and the median home value is $171,800.
78,648
Population
214
People / sq mi
$51,381
Median Income
$171,800
Median Home Value
The Wilson CBSA covers 368 sq mi of land at 214.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.1% |
| Black or African American | 39.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
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+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
6.5%
Work From Home
22.4 min
Avg Commute
21.3%
Foreign Born
Wilson spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wilson, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 78,648 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #460 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Wilson metro area is $51,381, with a per capita income of $30,057.
The Wilson, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Wilson, Nc CBSA (48980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Wilson: 59.1% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 78,648 residents, Wilson is a metro area in NC.
The typical household earns $51,381, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.5%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $171,800, with typical rent around $915.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.