Demographics in Wilson, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wilson?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

47,740

Male

22,191

46.5%

Female

25,549

53.5%

Median Age

39.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

36.3%

Black

49.2%

Hispanic

11.3%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

4.5%

Other

8.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.5%

High School or Higher

37.7%

Foreign Born

6.1%

Veterans

4.5%

Married

35.1%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wilson, NC has a population of 47,740 with a median age of 39.1. The racial makeup is 36.3% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 49.2% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.1%.