Wilson city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Wilson city is a small community located in Kansas. The total population is 824. It ranks as the 229th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilson city is 46.6 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 13.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilson city is $58,214. This is 20% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $75,700. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Wilson city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilson city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wilson city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.