Wilson County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wilson County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37195
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 195
Geography
- Land Area
- 367.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 373.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.700357
- Longitude
- -77.921598
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 76,338
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 58,397
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 68,929 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 7,407 | 9.7% |
| White | 35,906 | 47.0% |
| Black | 30,659 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 687 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 176 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 124 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 54,785 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,613 | 6.2% |
| White | 29,713 | 50.9% |
| Black | 24,055 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 560 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 442 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 79,290
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,717
- Poverty Rate
- 19.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 15,441
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,124 | 45.6% |
| Black | 30,773 | 38.8% |
| Asian | 910 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 50,560
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 23,158 | 45.8% |
| Republican | 12,820 | 25.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,373 | 28.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 22,500 | 44.5% |
| Female | 28,005 | 55.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,743 | 48.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,628 | 5.2% |
| Black | 21,138 | 41.8% |
| Asian | 344 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 25,847
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,102 | 61.0% |
| Hispanic | 603 | 22.9% |
| Black | 9,259 | 43.8% |
| Asian | 125 | 36.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,415 | 50.7% |
| Female | 14,430 | 51.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,630 (28.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,799 (21.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 37,053
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $179,089
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $977
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.