Wilson County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wilson County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47189
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 189
Geography
- Land Area
- 571.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 582.62 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.149431
- Longitude
- -86.291181
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 152,637
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 116,400
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 145,706 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 6,930 | 4.5% |
| White | 127,330 | 83.4% |
| Black | 11,752 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 2,193 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 276 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 112,861 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,536 | 3.0% |
| White | 100,029 | 85.9% |
| Black | 9,550 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 2,135 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 943 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 227 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 158,805
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $97,693
- Poverty Rate
- 7.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,474
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 128,404 | 80.9% |
| Black | 11,470 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 3,618 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 98,025
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 16,004 | 16.3% |
| Republican | 37,593 | 38.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 44,428 | 45.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 45,526 | 46.4% |
| Female | 52,499 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 83,101 | 84.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,067 | 3.1% |
| Black | 2,429 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1,220 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 44,441
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 39,029 | 47.0% |
| Hispanic | 930 | 30.3% |
| Black | 657 | 27.0% |
| Asian | 356 | 29.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 21,161 | 46.5% |
| Female | 23,280 | 44.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 25,947 (23.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 41,522 (37.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 63,031
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $425,161
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,672
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 16.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.