Wilson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wilson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 153,587. It is the 10th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilson County is 39.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilson County is $94,048. This is 40% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $397,000. Housing costs are 55% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.1%. The Black or African American population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 15.7%.

Education

37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Wilson County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.