Wilson, PA Demographics
A map of Wilson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,176 | 62.7% |
Hispanic | 1,570 | 19.0% |
Black | 839 | 10.2% |
Multiracial | 404 | 4.9% |
Asian | 229 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 41 | 0.5% |
Wilson, Pennsylvania had a population of 8,259 in 2020. It was 62.7% White, 10.2% Black, 2.8% Asian, 19.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.9% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilson is the 129th 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
5,176 residents of Wilson identify as White, or 62.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Wilson slightly less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilson is ranked #1774 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more White than neighboring Easton (50.2% White). Wilson is less White than neighboring West Easton (74.2% White), Glendon (75.1% White), Palmer Heights (81% White), and Old Orchard (85.1% White).
Wilson's Black Population
839 residents of Wilson identify as Black, or 10.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wilson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilson is ranked #153 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Black than neighboring West Easton (5.6% Black), Glendon (4.8% Black), Palmer Heights (4.4% Black), and Old Orchard (2.7% Black). Wilson is less Black than neighboring Easton (15.9% Black).
Wilson's Asian Population
229 residents of Wilson identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wilson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilson is ranked #230 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Asian than neighboring West Easton (0.8% Asian), Easton (2.3% Asian), Glendon (2.1% Asian), Palmer Heights (1% Asian), and Old Orchard (1.5% Asian).
Wilson's Hispanic Population
1,570 residents of Wilson identify as Hispanic, or 19.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wilson slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilson is ranked #63 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Hispanic than neighboring West Easton (15.5% Hispanic), Glendon (11% Hispanic), Palmer Heights (11% Hispanic), and Old Orchard (6.7% Hispanic). Wilson is less Hispanic than neighboring Easton (25.8% Hispanic).
Wilson's Native American/Other Population
41 residents of Wilson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wilson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilson is ranked #604 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Easton (0.2% Native American/Other), Palmer Heights (0.2% Native American/Other), and Old Orchard (0.4% Native American/Other). Wilson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Easton (0.8% Native American/Other), and Glendon (1.1% Native American/Other).
Wilson's Multiracial Population
404 residents of Wilson identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wilson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Wilson is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wilson is more Multiracial than neighboring West Easton (3.6% Multiracial), Palmer Heights (2.4% Multiracial), and Old Orchard (3.8% Multiracial). Wilson is less Multiracial than neighboring Easton (5% Multiracial), and Glendon (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.