Wilson County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
78,648
Male
37,533
47.7%
Female
41,115
52.3%
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
6.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher13.9%
High School or Higher37.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.7%
Married
39.3%
Wilson County, NC has a population of 78,648 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 46.1% of the population. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.0% of residents are foreign-born.