Wilson, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 449, Wilson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wilson is a small community located in Texas, within Lynn County. The total population is 449. It ranks as the 1305th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilson is 32.7 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.4% of the population under 18, Wilson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilson is $50,500. This is 36% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.7%. This is 152% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $131,800. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Wilson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilson is Hispanic or Latino, making up 69.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (69.9% vs 39.7%).

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wilson, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.