North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 79,290 (100%) |
| Population Density | 216 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 64 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,423 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,996 |
| Median Home Value | $186,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 37,053 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,856 (53.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,212 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,985 (10.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 33,068 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Family Households | 21,161 (64.0%) |
The table below compares Wilson County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 36 | 65th |
| Population Density | # 26 | 75th |
| Median Household Income | # 70 | 31st |
| Per Capita Income | # 68 | 33rd |
| Diversity Index | # 12 | 89th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
