Wilson County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wilson County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Wilson County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wilson County, Texas. The estimated population of Wilson County, Texas is 49,374 people, with a median age of 40.

We can look at the total population in Wilson County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
49,374
 -1.47% +4.59%
2020
50,110
+1.91%
-
2019
49,173
+2.02%
-
2018
48,198
+2.1%
-
2017
47,205
 - -

Population of Wilson County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
55.4%
57.7%
 -3.99%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.3%
 +7.69%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
40.5%
39.2%
 +3.32%
Asian
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.1%
 +63.64%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Wilson County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40 +0.25% 39.6 +0.25% 40.6 +0.74%
2020 39.9 -0.75% 39.5 +1.54% 40.3 -2.42%
2019 40.2 0% 38.9 0% 41.3 +0.98%
2018 40.2 -0.5% 38.9 -1.02% 40.9 -0.73%
2017 40.4 - 39.3 - 41.2 -

The median age of Wilson County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,003 +5.1% 2,598 +13.6% 3,153 2,949
10 to 19 3,652 -2.94% 3,631 -3.18% 3,544 3,493
20 to 29 2,668 +3.68% 2,505 +1.44% 2,759 2,536
30 to 39 2,692 +15.31% 2,599 +19.49% 3,122 3,108
40 to 49 3,282 +0.76% 3,379 -5.29% 3,300 3,194
50 to 59 3,377 -3.82% 3,696 0.05% 3,240 3,684
60 to 69 3,023 +5.15% 2,817 +6.46% 3,176 2,999
70+ 2,006 +24.15% 2,277 +13.41% 2,527 2,590

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wilson County, Texas is $84,042.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Wilson County.

  • Under 25
    $31,522.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,212.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,595.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,982.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Wilson County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wilson County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Wilson County, Texas is currently $107,975.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.90% of households in Wilson County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Wilson County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wilson County is $37,767.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Wilson County by the total population of Wilson County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wilson County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wilson County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.89%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Wilson County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Wilson County over the age of 16 is 38,837.

Of those people, a total of 61.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Wilson County is 58.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,602 30.10% 15.30%
20 to 24 years 2,679 73.40% 10.20%
25 to 29 years 2,616 84.70% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 2,869 83.60% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 6,408 81.90% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 6,911 83.60% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 3,460 64.50% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 3,490 56.00% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 4,888 21.50% 3.70%
75 years and over 2,914 11.10% 3.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wilson County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 32,135 62.20% 3.60%
Black or African American 625 68.80% 4.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 150 60.70% 0.00%
Asian 162 32.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,186 55.20% 5.10%
Two or more races 4,579 59.80% 6.00%
Hispanic or Latino 15,124 63.60% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,176 60.60% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wilson County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wilson County is 22,809, with median earnings of $44,350.00.

Women in Wilson County, Texas earning approximately 65.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,809 $44,350.00
Male 12,888 $55,375.00
Female 9,921 $36,096.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,643 $74,309.00
Business and Financial 689 $74,432.00
Computer and Mathematical 670 $85,278.00
Architecture and Engineering 403 $83,899.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 184 $73,500.00
Community and Social Service 395 $46,307.00
Legal 145 $41,328.00
Educational and Library 1,385 $53,735.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 152 $19,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,190 $62,100.00
Healthcare Support 498 $21,406.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 429 $44,680.00
Law Enforcement 350 $66,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,148 $12,366.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 554 $26,667.00
Personal Care and Service 484 $17,568.00
Sales 2,592 $32,448.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,921 $38,103.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 93 $27,212.00
Construction and Extraction 1,425 $51,981.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,581 $44,664.00
Production 1,008 $65,786.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,167 $48,345.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,702 $79,693.00 941 $68,305.00
Business and Financial 443 $92,831.00 246 $70,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 538 $93,333.00 132 $37,278.00
Architecture and Engineering 333 $93,352.00 70 $41,759.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $89,250.00 149 $72,750.00
Community and Social Service 129 $47,443.00 266 $45,739.00
Legal 18 $0.00 127 $41,484.00
Educational and Library 285 $70,223.00 1,100 $51,528.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 103 $23,203.00 49 $12,656.00
Healthcare Practitioners 389 $192,880.00 801 $57,862.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 471 $21,350.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 404 $44,826.00 25 $41,607.00
Law Enforcement 254 $72,803.00 96 $41,300.00
Food Preparation and Serving 340 $7,738.00 808 $13,407.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 472 $30,357.00 82 $14,188.00
Personal Care and Service 95 $19,750.00 389 $16,835.00
Sales 1,311 $40,274.00 1,281 $28,968.00
Office and Administrative Support 659 $42,077.00 2,262 $36,983.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 93 $27,212.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,321 $53,411.00 104 $45,721.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,556 $44,699.00 25 $2,499.00
Production 768 $75,000.00 240 $8,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,042 $49,257.00 125 $46,445.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 16,949 households in Wilson County, with an average household size of 2.89 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 14,069 families in Wilson County with an average family size of 3.18 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 11,884 840 1,345 2,880
Average Household Size 3.23 2.95 3.52 1.16
Total Families 11,884 840 1,345 0
Average Household Size 3.19 2.76 3.39 0

Poverty

Of the 14,069 families in Wilson County, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wilson County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 18,784 housing units in Wilson County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,949 90.23%
Vacant 1,835 9.77%

10.18% of the total 18,784 housing units in Wilson County are rental units. This is approximately 1,913 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 14,667 are occupied by the owner - or 78.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wilson County is $956.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wilson County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    369
  • Less than $500
    235
  • $500 to $999
    825
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    634
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    142
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    77
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wilson County is $231,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Wilson County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,664
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,598
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,505
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,658
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,966
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,214
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,020
  • $1,000,000 or more
    42

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Wilson County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Wilson County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    493
  • 1940 to 1949
    475
  • 1950 to 1959
    547
  • 1960 to 1969
    926
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,269
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,252
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,543
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,828
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,321
  • 2014 or later
    130

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Wilson County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    422
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,444
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,206
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    6,877

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Wilson County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Wilson County that commute to work in a particular way.

36.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wilson County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    502
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,304
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,779
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,458
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,347
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    834
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,524
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,435
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,270
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    4,561
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,159
  • 90 or more minutes
    825

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Wilson County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Wilson County, Texas

We have data for 8 places in Wilson County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.