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Population Review

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

White46.1%
Black or African American39.3%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in North Carolina

Largest counties in North Carolina

Part of North Carolina

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Metro areas in North Carolina

Metro rankings

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.

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.