Wilson, NC Demographics
A map of Wilson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 22,914 | 47.9% |
White | 17,503 | 36.6% |
Hispanic | 4,824 | 10.1% |
Multiracial | 1,496 | 3.1% |
Asian | 811 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 303 | 0.6% |
Wilson, North Carolina had a population of 47,851 in 2020. It was 36.6% White, 47.9% Black, 1.7% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wilson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilson is the 22nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Wilson's White Population
17,503 residents of Wilson identify as White, or 36.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Wilson considerably less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilson is ranked #681 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more White than neighboring Elm City (32.8% White). Wilson is less White than neighboring Black Creek (63.3% White), Lucama (44.7% White), Sims (62.2% White), and Stantonsburg (45.4% White).
Wilson's Black Population
22,914 residents of Wilson identify as Black, or 47.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wilson considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilson is ranked #83 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Black than neighboring Black Creek (26.6% Black), Lucama (22.5% Black), Sims (14.5% Black), and Stantonsburg (43.2% Black). Wilson is less Black than neighboring Elm City (53.3% Black).
Wilson's Asian Population
811 residents of Wilson identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wilson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilson is ranked #145 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Asian than neighboring Black Creek (0% Asian), Lucama (0.2% Asian), Sims (0.4% Asian), and Stantonsburg (0.3% Asian). Wilson is less Asian than neighboring Elm City (2.2% Asian).
Wilson's Hispanic Population
4,824 residents of Wilson identify as Hispanic, or 10.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wilson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilson is ranked #209 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Hispanic than neighboring Black Creek (7.5% Hispanic), Elm City (7.7% Hispanic), and Stantonsburg (7.6% Hispanic). Wilson is less Hispanic than neighboring Lucama (27.4% Hispanic), and Sims (14.9% Hispanic).
Wilson's Native American/Other Population
303 residents of Wilson 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilson is ranked #468 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Black Creek (0.3% Native American/Other), Sims (0% Native American/Other), and Stantonsburg (0.5% Native American/Other). Wilson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elm City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lucama (1.4% Native American/Other).
Wilson's Multiracial Population
1,496 residents of Wilson identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wilson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilson is ranked #520 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Multiracial than neighboring Black Creek (2.3% Multiracial), and Stantonsburg (3% Multiracial). Wilson is less Multiracial than neighboring Lucama (3.9% Multiracial), and Sims (8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.