U.S. County · Profile

Wilson County

163.7KTotal Population
287Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+84.33%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wilson County has a population of 163,674 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wilson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White83.8%137,159
Black or African American7.0%11,457
Hispanic or Latino5.0%8,184
Two or More Races4.9%8,020
Some Other Race2.3%3,765
Asian1.9%3,110
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%164
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wilson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$89,462
20.0% above national average
Per Capita Income
$42,978
12.1% above national average
Poverty Rate
8.3%
27.8% below national average
Median Age
40.0 years

Income & Poverty

$89,462Median Household Income
$42,978Per Capita Income
8.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$89,462$114,341
Families$105,191$122,978
Married-couple Families$105,191$117,814
Nonfamily Households$45,550$49,194

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wilson County, Tennessee.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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