Wilson County Demographics
A map of Wilson County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 36,106 | 45.8% |
Black | 29,842 | 37.9% |
Hispanic | 9,024 | 11.5% |
Multiracial | 2,406 | 3.1% |
Asian | 900 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 506 | 0.6% |
Wilson County, North Carolina had a population of 78,784 in 2020. It was 45.8% White, 37.9% Black, 1.1% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wilson County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Wilson County is the 35th most populous county of the 100 counties in North Carolina.
Wilson County's White Population
36,106 residents of Wilson County identify as White, or 45.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Wilson County less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Wilson County is ranked #86 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wilson County is more White than neighboring Edgecombe County (35.5% White). Wilson County is less White than neighboring Nash County (48.8% White), Greene County (47.2% White), Wayne County (51.3% White), and Johnston County (63.2% White).
Wilson County's Black Population
29,842 residents of Wilson County identify as Black, or 37.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wilson County larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Wilson County is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wilson County is more Black than neighboring Greene County (35.2% Black), Wayne County (30.1% Black), and Johnston County (15.3% Black). Wilson County is less Black than neighboring Nash County (38.6% Black), and Edgecombe County (55.8% Black).
Wilson County's Asian Population
900 residents of Wilson County identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wilson County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Wilson County is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wilson County is more Asian than neighboring Nash County (1% Asian), Greene County (0.2% Asian), Edgecombe County (0.2% Asian), and Johnston County (0.8% Asian). Wilson County is less Asian than neighboring Wayne County (1.3% Asian).
Wilson County's Hispanic Population
9,024 residents of Wilson County identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wilson County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Wilson County is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wilson County is more Hispanic than neighboring Nash County (7.7% Hispanic), and Edgecombe County (5.5% Hispanic). Wilson County is less Hispanic than neighboring Greene County (14.4% Hispanic), Wayne County (12.7% Hispanic), and Johnston County (15.9% Hispanic).
Wilson County's Native American/Other Population
506 residents of Wilson County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wilson County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Wilson County is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wilson County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nash County (1.1% Native American/Other), Greene County (0.8% Native American/Other), Wayne County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Johnston County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Wilson County's Multiracial Population
2,406 residents of Wilson County identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wilson County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Wilson County is ranked #73 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wilson County is more Multiracial than neighboring Nash County (2.8% Multiracial), Greene County (2.2% Multiracial), and Edgecombe County (2.4% Multiracial). Wilson County is less Multiracial than neighboring Wayne County (3.8% Multiracial), and Johnston County (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.