Wilson County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wilson County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48493
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 493
Geography
- Land Area
- 803.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 808.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.173883
- Longitude
- -98.086734
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 51,537
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 39,315
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,405 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic | 20,133 | 39.1% |
| White | 29,404 | 57.1% |
| Black | 1,034 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 218 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,754 | 63.0% |
| Hispanic | 14,559 | 37.0% |
| White | 23,315 | 59.3% |
| Black | 901 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 181 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 390 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 52,781
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $95,604
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,904
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 35,805 | 67.8% |
| Black | 1,041 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 336 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 34,614
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,465 | 33.1% |
| Republican | 19,184 | 55.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,965 | 11.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,947 | 49.0% |
| Female | 17,661 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,794 | 57.2% |
| Hispanic | 11,404 | 32.9% |
| Black | 126 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 263 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 18,842
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,050 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic | 4,807 | 42.2% |
| Black | 56 | 44.4% |
| Asian | 144 | 54.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,166 | 54.1% |
| Female | 9,675 | 54.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,164 (25.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,402 (25.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,480
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $318,705
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,118
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 14.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.