Wilson County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Wilson County, Texas has a population of 52,781, the 67th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $94,565 and the median home value is $321,300. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Wilson County Quick Facts

Population 52,781

Median Household Income $94,56590% MOE ±$5,242

Median Home Value $321,30090% MOE ±$14,778

Poverty Rate 11.3%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 40.7 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 84.8%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.9%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.8%

Cities/Places 5

Population 52,781 67th of 254

Median Income $94,565 21% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 3.6%

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	49,173	52,781	+7.3%
Median household income	$94,385	$94,565	No clear change (+0.2%)
Median home value¹	$245,649	$321,300	+30.8%
Median gross rent	$1,133	$1,069	No clear change (-5.7%)

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

$94,565

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wilson

$321,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.4%

$25K-$50K 11.8%

$50K-$100K 26.5%

$100K+ 47.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

1.8%

$30K-$35K

1.9%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

5.2%

$60K-$75K

7.3%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

12.9%

$125K-$150K

8.8%

$150K-$200K

12.5%

$200K+

13.1%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.8%

Renter 15.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,069/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

27.2%

55-74

24.3%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wilson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Floresville	8,007	$65,270	15.3%	$241,000
Nixon	2,231	$37,838	18.1%	$74,900
Poth	1,532	$72,404	5.8%	$225,000
Stockdale	1,377	$52,532	24.5%	$173,300
La Vernia	1,095	$76,250	8.3%	$347,400

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Population Overview

Wilson County is located in Texas with a total population of 52,781. It is the 67th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilson County is 40.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilson County is $94,565. This is 21% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $321,300. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.9%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Wilson County has a population of 52,781, making it the 67th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Wilson County?

The median household income in Wilson County is $94,565 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Wilson County, Texas?

Wilson County contains 5 Census-designated places.