Wilson County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wilson County is located in Kansas with a total population of 8,559. It is the 45th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilson County is 42.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilson County is $57,056. This is 21% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $93,900. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Wilson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wilson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 91.6%.