Wilson County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Wilson County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,956 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 66.8 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.49% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,785 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wilson County grew by 24.8% from 2010 to 2023, reaching 51,501 in 2023.
Population Growth 2010–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wilson County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Wilson County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,218 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.53% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wilson County is about 23% higher than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Wilson County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $274,375 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,069 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.7% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wilson County is about 21.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,069 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wilson County spend about 67 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 280 hours, about 11.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wilson County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.6 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 67.3 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 280 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,688 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,583 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 533 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Wilson County is 34 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wilson County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wilson County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Wilson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wilson County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.5% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wilson County, Texas.
What is the population of Wilson County, Texas?
The population of Wilson County, Texas is 53,956, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wilson County, Texas?
The population density of Wilson County, Texas is 66.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wilson County, Texas?
The median household income in Wilson County, Texas is $94,218, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wilson County, Texas?
The median home price in Wilson County, Texas is $274,375, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Wilson County, Texas is 3.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.