Wilson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Wilson County Quick Facts
How Wilson County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 153,587 | 158,805 | +3.4% |
| Median household income | $94,048 | $95,839 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $397,000 | $428,000 | +7.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.