Wilson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Wilson County, Tennessee has a population of 158,805, the 10th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $95,839 and the median home value is $428,000. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

Wilson County Quick Facts

Population 158,805

Median Household Income $95,83990% MOE ±$3,023

Median Home Value $428,00090% MOE ±$9,088

Poverty Rate 8.0%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.2%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Median Age 39.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 37.8%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 93.4%

Cities/Places 10

Population 158,805 10th of 95

Median Income $95,839 38% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.0%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Wilson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	136,666	158,805	+16.2%
Median household income	$93,523	$95,839	No clear change (+2.5%)
Median home value¹	$325,645	$428,000	+31.4%
Median gross rent	$1,311	$1,486	+13.4%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Wilson

$95,839

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wilson

$428,000

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.3%

$25K-$50K 12.5%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 47.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

2.3%

$35K-$40K

1.9%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

9.3%

$150K-$200K

12.4%

$200K+

14.0%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

66.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,486/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

27.8%

55-74

22.7%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wilson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lebanon	44,788	$72,848	13.1%	$378,400
Mount Juliet	42,073	$107,068	6.0%	$460,100
Green Hill	6,866	$91,818	5.2%	$365,900
Gladeville	2,199	$97,148	1.7%	$464,400
Rural Hill	2,075	$108,250	3.2%	$458,700
Watertown	1,463	$68,148	7.3%	$250,000
Tuckers Crossroads	426	$92,679	2.1%	$428,600
Statesville	201	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Greenvale	161	N/A	31.7%	$450,000
Norene	137	$122,054	0.0%	$341,700

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Population Overview

Wilson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 158,805. It is the 10th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilson County is 39.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilson County is $95,839. This is 38% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 19% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $428,000. Housing costs are 49% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% 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 15.4%.

Education

37.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Wilson County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wilson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wilson County, Tennessee?

Wilson County has a population of 158,805, making it the 10th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Wilson County?

The median household income in Wilson County is $95,839 with a poverty rate of 8.0%.

How many cities are in Wilson County, Tennessee?

Wilson County contains 10 Census-designated places.