Unified School District · NC
Wilson County Schools
Wilson County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 79,290. The median household income is $56,423 and the median age is 40.6.
79,290
Population
216
People / sq mi
$56,423
Median Income
40.6
Median Age
Wilson County Schools covers 368 sq mi of land at 215.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 27.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,423
Median Household Income
$31,996
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$186,000
Median Home Value
$953
Median Rent
60.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.3%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wilson County Schools serves a community with a population of 79,290 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Wilson County Schools is $56,423, with a per capita income of $31,996. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
Wilson County Schools is 45.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 27.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wilson County Schools, 85.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wilson County Schools is $186,000, with a median rent of $953. The homeownership rate is 60.0%.
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Data for Wilson County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3705020).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.