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Wilson, NC

Founded 1849Wilson CountyElev. 33 m
Population
47,740
Median home
$192,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
22
Sex offenders
11

Overview

About Wilson

With about 47,740 residents, Wilson is one of North Carolina's notable places. Wilson was founded in 1849 and sits in Wilson County. The median age is 39.1 and the median household income is $47,294. Homes carry a median value of $192,000, and about 49% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (48.9%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
47,740
Median age
39.1
Median household income
$47,294
Per-capita income
$30,203
Poverty rate
25.1%
High-school grad or higher
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
Unemployment
7.4%
Avg. commute
21.3 min
Work from home
6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White35.2%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%
Black48.9%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.7%
Production, transportation & material moving19.4%
Sales & office18%
Service15%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$192,000
Median gross rent
$925/mo
Owner-occupied
48.6%
Median year built
1983
Households
19,967
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Wilson has 22 public schools — 8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading29%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Beddingfield HighHighGrades 9–12
Fike HighHighGrades 9–12
James Hunt HighHighGrades 9–12
Wilson Academy of Applied TechnologyHighGrades 9–13
Wilson Early College AcademyHighGrades 9–13
Charles H Darden MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Forest Hills MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
B O Barnes ElementaryElementary
John W Jones ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Margaret Hearne ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
New Hope ElementaryElementary
Rock Ridge ElementaryElementary
Vick ElementaryElementary
Vinson-Bynum ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime36% above national
Wilson524
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime38% above national
Wilson2,694
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Wilson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Wilson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Wilson County
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Wilson is in Wilson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Wilson was founded in 1849 and sits in Wilson County. Elevation ~33 m.

Map of Wilson
Wilson, NC
Where Wilson is
CharlotteRaleighGreensboroDurhamWinston-SalemFayettevilleWilson
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Williams, Olzie Whitehead, HouseCherry HotelDavis-Whitehead-Harriss HouseWilson County CourthouseRountree, Moses, HouseBranch BankingBarnes, Gen. Joshua, House
Notable people from Wilson
Martha HuntG. K. ButterfieldRapsodyJulius PeppersWilliam HesmerDonovan Stewart CorrellRobert Digges Wimberly ConnorMeredith AndrewsFrederick Augustus WoodardSteve Pittman
People searches in Wilson
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Nearby cities
Rocky Mount (18 mi)Goldsboro (25 mi)Clayton (29 mi)Greenville (33 mi)Wake Forest (36 mi)Garner (38 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Wilson, NC (11)

Public sex-offender registry records for Wilson, North Carolina.

Marice White, 27
Wilson · Wilson County · 27893
Edward Alexander Taylor, 62
Wilson · Wilson County · 27893
AKA Edward Taylor, Edward Alexande Taylor
Edward Miller, 47
Wilson · 27893
Kenneth Moore, 34
Wilson · Wilson County · 27893
AKA Kenneth Jr Moore
Andrew Zermont Hill, 42
Wilson · Wilson County · 27893
AKA Andrew Hill, Andrew Zirmont Hill
Andre Patrick Jones, 59
Wilson · Wilson County · 27893
Christopher Scott Williams, 50
Wilson · Wilson County · 27893
Thomas Christopher Sr Moore, 54
Wilson · Wilson County · 27893
Michael D King, 46
Wilson · Wilson County · 27893
AKA Michael Douglas King
Michael Anthony Johnson, 50
Wilson · Wilson County · 27893
Jonathan Kelvin Williams, 58
Wilson · 27893
AKA Johnathan K Williams, Johnathan Kelvin Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Wilson — frequently asked

What is the population of Wilson, North Carolina?
Wilson has a population of about 47,740, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wilson?
The median home value in Wilson is $192,000, and the median gross rent is $925/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wilson safe? What is the crime rate?
Wilson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 524 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Wilson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wilson County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Wilson?
Wilson has 22 public schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wilson?
Public registry data lists 11 registered sex offenders in or near Wilson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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