Wilson County's estimated 2026 population is 81,415 with a growth rate of 0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilson County is the 36th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 81,294 and has seen a growth of 0.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 61,230 adults, (15,296 of whom are seniors) in Wilson County.
Female: 41,500 (52.3%)
Male: 37,790 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Wilson County includes 45.56% White, 38.81% Black or African American, 8.54% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,124 | 45.56% |
| Black or African American | 30,773 | 38.81% |
| Other race | 6,769 | 8.54% |
| Two or more races | 4,495 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 910 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 219 | 0.28% |
Wilson County's average per capita income is $44,442. Household income levels show a median of $56,423. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,279 | $114,462 |
| Families | $73,354 | $94,105 |
| Households | $56,423 | $76,415 |
| Non Families | $33,165 | $41,764 |
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