Population 8,505 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wilson County
Household size in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Wilson County run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wilson County is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 43.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Wilson County (14.6%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only nine of Kansas' 105 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wilson County
Renters in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.3% of households in Wilson County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 54.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Wilson County: 20.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Wilson County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $459 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $547 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $736 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $771 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Wilson County runs $771 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $312 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wilson County
Bachelor's degrees in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wilson County: 19.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, as it has nationally. Wilson County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Kansas counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wilson County is close to the national rate: 90.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wilson County has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wilson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson County | 2.41 | 43.9 | 14.6% | 22.3% | 20.8% | 1963 | $771 | 19.7% | 90.2% | 2.8% |
| Neosho County | 2.41 | 41.8 | 12.3% | 22.8% | 10.8% | 1965 | $667 | 23.5% | 93.1% | 3.6% |
| Elk County | 2.50 | 50.9 | 6.8% | 21.2% | 32.4% | 1954 | $545 | 21.8% | 90.5% | 1.8% |
| Crawford County | 2.38 | 35.0 | 13.4% | 39.2% | 12.4% | 1971 | $828 | 32.7% | 91.9% | 3.8% |
| Barton County | 2.68 | 41.8 | 13.7% | 31.9% | 13.7% | 1974 | $730 | 18.2% | 88.0% | 2.7% |
| Sedgwick County | 2.60 | 37.3 | 12.2% | 36.9% | 9.8% | 1979 | $1,141 | 32.1% | 89.3% | 5.2% |
| Dade County | 2.51 | 47.6 | 6.5% | 23.0% | 18.5% | 1974 | $756 | 15.0% | 91.0% | 3.2% |
| Polk County | 2.60 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 28.4% | 11.1% | 1987 | $834 | 22.5% | 88.4% | 3.8% |
| Kingman County | 2.26 | 44.0 | 5.0% | 33.7% | 14.2% | 1958 | $816 | 24.6% | 91.5% | 2.3% |
| Dallas County | 2.63 | 40.6 | 7.8% | 24.1% | 10.8% | 1982 | $702 | 15.5% | 89.1% | 3.6% |
| Pratt County | 2.48 | 37.3 | 13.1% | 26.8% | 20.7% | 1958 | $811 | 26.1% | 90.6% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wilson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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