Wilson County, NC

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2021 Population

78,844

3.35% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

18.9%

5.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,348

6.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$130,000

2.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

34,091

2.81% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Wilson County, NC had a population of 78.8k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $47,348. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wilson County, NC declined from 81,579 to 78,844, a −3.35% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,594 to $47,348, a 6.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wilson County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (46%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.5%), Other (Hispanic) (6.73%), White (Hispanic) (2.43%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%).

None of the households in Wilson County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Wilson County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wilson County, NC are Wilson Community College (468 degrees awarded in 2021), Barton College (282 degrees), and Mitchells Academy (8 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wilson County, NC was $130,000, and the homeownership rate was 58.5%.

Most people in Wilson County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilson County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Wilson County, NC borders Edgecombe County, NC, Greene County, NC, Johnston County, NC, Nash County, NC, Pitt County, NC, and Wayne County, NC.

United States North Carolina Wilson, NC

Population & Diversity

Wilson County, NC is home to a population of 78.8k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.14% of Wilson County, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.84k people).

In 2021, there were 1.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.2k people) in Wilson County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.31k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Wilson County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wilson County, NC was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wilson County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilson County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.2k ± 349
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.1k ± 323
Other (Hispanic)
5.31k ± 651

10.8%

Hispanic Population

8.55k people

10.8% of the people in Wilson County, NC are hispanic (8.55k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wilson County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

6.14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.84k people

5.87%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.79k people

As of 2021, 6.14% of Wilson County, NC residents (4.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wilson County, NC was 5.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wilson County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,277 ± 256
Gulf War (2001-)
953 ± 238
Gulf War (1990s)
834 ± 239

Wilson County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wilson County, NC employs 34.1k people. The largest industries in Wilson County, NC are Manufacturing (5,793 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,039 people), and Retail Trade (3,852 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($52,861), Finance & Insurance ($51,144), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,529).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

34.1k

2021 Value

± 1,464

−2.81%

1 Year decline

± 6.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilson County, NC declined at a rate of −2.81%, from 35.1k employees to 34.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilson County, NC, are Production Occupations (3,727 people), Management Occupations (3,518 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,494 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilson County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34.1k

2021 Value

± 1,464

−2.81%

1 Year decline

± 6.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilson County, NC declined at a rate of −2.81%, from 35.1k employees to 34.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilson County, NC, are Manufacturing (5,793 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,039 people), and Retail Trade (3,852 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilson County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wilson County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,131

Median earning men ± $2,584

$29,200

Median earning women ± $1,675

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,398), Public Administration ($52,432), and Manufacturing ($51,466).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($57,614), Public Administration ($53,971), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,959).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

710
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
406
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
394
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.53M
Manufacturing
$519k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$377k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wilson County, NC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.601%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.601%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wilson County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wilson County, NC awarded 758 degrees. The student population of Wilson County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,073 male students and 1,881 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilson County, NC are White (368 and 51%), followed by Black or African American (212 and 29.4%), Hispanic or Latino (87 and 12.1%), and Asian (16 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in Wilson County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wilson Community College (468 and 61.7%), Barton College (282 and 37.2%), and Mitchells Academy (8 and 1.06%).

The most popular majors in Wilson County, NC are Registered Nursing (97 and 12.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (94 and 12.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (82 and 10.8%).

The median tuition cost in Wilson County, NC for private four year colleges is $33,430.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wilson County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,954 (36.3% men and 63.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,954 students enrolled in Wilson County, NC, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,373 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
45 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wilson County, NC was Registered Nursing with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wilson County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wilson Community College
468 degrees awarded
Barton College
282 degrees awarded
Mitchells Academy
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wilson Community College with 468 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 241 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilson County, NC, which is 0.466 times less than the 517 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 368 degrees mean that there were 1.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 212 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,430) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wilson County, NC was $130,000 in 2021, which is 0.531 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $127,100 to $130,000, a 2.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Wilson County, NC is 58.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wilson County, NC have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilson County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wilson County, NC is $47,348. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wilson County, NC was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $89,664, followed by Census Tract 5.02 and Census Tract 16, with respective values of $70,496 and $56,429.

In 2022, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wilson County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.22%.

Housing

Property

$130,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,945

$18,707

Median Property Taxes

±$1,017

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wilson County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wilson County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.5% of the housing units in Wilson County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wilson County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5.01
Census Tract 5.02
Census Tract 16

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wilson County, NC was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $89,664, followed by Census Tract 5.02 and Census Tract 16, with respective values of $70,496 and $56,429.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wilson County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,348

Median Household Income

± $1,862

32k

Number of Households

± 1,413

In 2021, the median household income of the 32k households in Wilson County, NC grew to $47,348 from the previous year's value of $44,594.

The following chart displays the households in Wilson County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wilson County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (9.64%)
Worked At Home (3.44%)

In 2021, 83.7% of workers in Wilson County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.64%) and those who worked at home (3.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wilson County, NC have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Wilson County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wilson County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wilson County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wilson County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wilson County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.22%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilson County, NC (14.6k out of 77.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wilson County, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 32.8% of the children was living in poverty in Wilson County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 403 in Wilson County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 19.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.4% of the population of Wilson County, NC has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wilson County, NC see 2272 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.97% increase from the previous year (2144 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2562 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 529 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,272 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wilson County, NC

Primary care physicians in Wilson County, NC see an average of 2,272 patients per year. This represents a 5.97% increase from the previous year (2,144 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wilson County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.6%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

22.8%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilson County, NC grew by 5.9% from 11.9% to 12.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wilson County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 84.1 in Wilson County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wilson County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.9% in Wilson County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wilson County, NC.

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