Population 52,781 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wilson County
Household size in Wilson County
| Period | Wilson County | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Wilson County is a place of big households: 2.95 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.84 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Wilson County are younger than 41.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the San Antonio area overall, where the median age is 36.9. The median age has climbed from 38.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Wilson County (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wilson County is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Of Texas' 254 counties, only eight have a lower share of renters.
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 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Wilson County than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 12 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Wilson County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Few Texas counties have newer homes: only 15 of 254.
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 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $791 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $840 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $918 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,095 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$304 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wilson County pays $1,095 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $304 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the east.
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 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Wilson County than nationally: 25.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Wilson County have finished high school as nationally: 89.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the San Antonio area overall (88.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 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 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Wilson County than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.95 | 41.1 | 9.2% | 15.3% | 6.5% | 1999 | $1,095 | 25.9% | 89.6% | 3.6% |
| Guadalupe County | 2.83 | 38.9 | 12.0% | 22.2% | 6.5% | 2001 | $1,757 | 32.2% | 90.1% | 4.6% |
| Bexar County | 2.86 | 35.6 | 14.3% | 41.2% | 8.8% | 1991 | $1,521 | 32.8% | 87.3% | 5.7% |
| Atascosa County | 3.13 | 36.9 | 12.4% | 22.6% | 12.5% | 1990 | $1,135 | 15.5% | 80.6% | 4.0% |
| Karnes County | 2.44 | 38.5 | 15.0% | 37.6% | 20.0% | 1989 | $980 | 14.1% | 78.4% | 3.1% |
| Comal County | 2.61 | 42.6 | 7.8% | 23.4% | 8.6% | 2004 | $1,649 | 43.4% | 94.7% | 3.7% |
| Gonzales County | 2.51 | 41.8 | 16.4% | 33.8% | 12.1% | 1983 | $854 | 12.0% | 75.0% | 4.2% |
| Medina County | 2.99 | 41.1 | 8.6% | 16.2% | 11.5% | 1994 | $1,310 | 23.7% | 86.6% | 4.3% |
| DeWitt County | 2.68 | 41.6 | 10.2% | 26.1% | 23.5% | 1979 | $864 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 3.2% |
| Goliad County | 2.64 | 45.5 | 5.1% | 13.2% | 21.1% | 1987 | $775 | 21.5% | 88.2% | 5.1% |
| Bandera County | 2.43 | 52.2 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 17.9% | 1998 | $1,216 | 26.3% | 92.7% | 7.2% |
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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