Wilson County, TN

County

Cities in Wilson County

Neighborhoods in Wilson County

Neighborhood

Wilson, TN

Leeville / Maple Hill

Tuckers Crossroads / Taylorsville

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

Demographics of Wilson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

37.9%

Households with Children

36.2%

School Enrollment K-12

18,525

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 17.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.9%
Working Age (35-54): 27.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 15.9%

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: 6.6%
High School / GED: 28.1%
Some College or Associate's: 27.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.8%

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: 27.7%
Single Parents: 8.6%
Couples & Adults: 36.6%
Living Alone: 27.2%

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: 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 7.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
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: 50.0%
Puerto Rican: 8.8%
Cuban: 2.9%
Dominican: 2.0%
Central American: 19.2%
South American: 8.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%

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: 40.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.2%
Other White: 58.8%

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: 66.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.4%
Caribbean: 2.1%
Other Black: 29.0%

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: 52.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 39.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.9%

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: 92.0%
Spanish: 4.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.9%
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: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 76.0%

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