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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

White45.6%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian27.6%
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%.

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).

Homeownership is the standout figure in Wilson County Schools: 60.0% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Wilson County Schools is a school district in North Carolina with a population of 79,290.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,423, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $186,000, with typical rent around $953.

21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.