Wilson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wilson County is located in Texas with a total population of 51,501. It is the 67th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilson County is 40.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilson County is $92,461. This is 21% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $286,300. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% 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 55.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.5%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.