Wilson, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wilson

Neighborhood

Wilson, NC

Forrest Road Homes / Quail Hollow

Jennings Acres / Cavalier Terrace

Brentwood Forest / Montclair

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Wilson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.5%

Households with Children

30.8%

School Enrollment K-12

5,925

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 17.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.8%
High School / GED: 32.0%
Some College or Associate's: 28.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.6%
Single Parents: 14.1%
Couples & Adults: 29.2%
Living Alone: 40.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 46.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.9%
Puerto Rican: 1.4%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 4.6%
Central American: 5.0%
South American: 6.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 55.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 56.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.7%
Caribbean: 0.8%
Other Black: 42.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.6%
Spanish: 11.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 75.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources