Population 8,753 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wilson
Household size in Wilson
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.44 | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Wilson holds 2.82 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.38 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 43 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 41.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 42.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.0 | +1.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.4, Wilson is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 39.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 18 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Wilson (14.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Wilson has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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
Renters in Wilson
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 29.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.8% | 31.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 30.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Wilson than nationally: 40.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 30.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only 46 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Wilson: 11.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1965 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1967 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1967 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1969 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Wilson is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 18 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $773 | $928 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $992 | $1,020 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,058 | $1,170 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,436 | $1,504 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$664 | +$576 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Wilson runs $1,436 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $664 a month from 2006–10, an 86% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Wilson
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 26.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 26.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 29.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wilson: 23.4% 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 8.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 86.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 88.0% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 89.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Wilson have finished high school as nationally: 88.3%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Allentown area overall (91.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Wilson | Allentown area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wilson runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 2.82 | 35.4 | 14.7% | 40.0% | 11.2% | 1946 | $1,436 | 23.4% | 88.3% | 4.0% |
| West Easton | 2.45 | 44.9 | 11.3% | 11.9% | 4.7% | 1938 | $1,321 | 12.5% | 90.9% | 2.5% |
| Easton | 2.50 | 41.6 | 12.9% | 28.3% | 7.1% | 1970 | $1,606 | 38.7% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Glendon | 2.63 | 48.5 | 10.2% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 1973 | $1,367 | 35.2% | 94.8% | 3.9% |
| Phillipsburg | 2.37 | 42.0 | 11.4% | 32.2% | 4.0% | 1958 | $1,440 | 30.7% | 91.9% | 5.8% |
| Tatamy | 3.12 | 40.5 | 10.8% | 25.2% | 3.3% | 1973 | $1,692 | 39.5% | 98.2% | 5.0% |
| Alpha | 2.27 | 43.3 | 6.4% | 23.8% | 2.6% | 1956 | $1,293 | 21.7% | 91.5% | 2.4% |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 2.29 | 53.6 | 10.4% | 23.7% | 0.7% | 1981 | $968 | 27.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Stockertown | 2.60 | 40.8 | 6.4% | 14.4% | 6.9% | 1949 | $1,229 | 31.7% | 95.7% | 3.1% |
| Finesville | 1.95 | 58.8 | 15.6% | 27.8% | 19.0% | 1943 | $2,707 | 32.4% | 94.1% | 9.5% |
| Stewartsville | 2.86 | 43.8 | 4.6% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 1992 | $2,211 | 48.1% | 96.9% | 5.2% |
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. 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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