Wilson County's estimated 2026 population is 179,726 with a growth rate of 2.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilson County is the 9th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 114,681 and has seen a growth of 56.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 39 years
There are 121,627 adults, (25,250 of whom are seniors) in Wilson County.
Female: 80,332 (50.6%)
Male: 78,473 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Wilson County includes 80.86% White, 7.22% Black or African American, 3.24% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128,404 | 80.86% |
| Black or African American | 11,470 | 7.22% |
| Two or more races | 9,725 | 6.12% |
| Other race | 5,141 | 3.24% |
| Asian | 3,618 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 426 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.01% |
Wilson County's average per capita income is $58,002. Household income levels show a median of $95,839. The poverty rate stands at 7.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $126,779 | - |
| Families | $114,336 | $134,595 |
| Households | $95,839 | $123,252 |
| Non Families | $52,695 | $87,417 |
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