Wilson County Summary

Life in Wilson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wilson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wilson County:

  • The population in Wilson County is 8,667.

  • The median home value in Wilson County is $82,428.

  • The median income in Wilson County is $55,439.

  • The median rent in Wilson County is $725.

  • The unemployment rate in Wilson County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Wilson County is 16.3%.

  • The average high in Wilson County is 75.0° and there are 98.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wilson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wilson County

Neodesha, KS Population 2,236

Fredonia, KS Population 2,121

Altoona, KS Population 367

Buffalo, KS Population 307

Benedict, KS Population 70

New Albany, KS Population 56

Coyville, KS Population 50

Map Of Wilson County

Wilson County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Wilson County is 75.0°.

  • There are 78.46 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 98.4 inches of rain each year with 3.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:58 hours of sun each day in Wilson County.

StatWilson County
Mean High75.0
Nice Days78.46
Rainfall98.4
Snowfall3.9
Sunny_hours5:58
75.0°
Average High
98.4
Inches of Rain

Wilson County Demographics

Population over time in Wilson County

The current population in Wilson County is 8,667. The population has increased 0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,713 1.3%
2021 8,600 -1.0%
2020 8,688 -

Gender in Wilson County

  • Wilson County is 50.1% female with 4,338 female residents.

  • Wilson County is 49.9% male with 4,329 male residents.

Female
50.1% (4,338)
Male
49.9% (4,329)
Gender Wilson County KS USA
Female 50.1% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Wilson County

Wilson County is:

  • 91.0% White with 7,891 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 18 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 37 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 2 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 18 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 372 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 326 Hispanic residents.

White
91.0% (7,891)
African American
0.2% (18)
American Indian
0.4% (37)
Asian
0.0% (2)
Hawaiian
0.0% (3)
Other
0.2% (18)
Two Or More
4.3% (372)
Hispanic
3.8% (326)

Table: Wilson County By Race

Race Wilson County KS USA
White 91.0% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.8% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Wilson County, Kansas

  • 5.6% of households in Wilson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.5% of households in Wilson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Wilson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Wilson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Wilson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Wilson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Wilson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Wilson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Wilson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Wilson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (488)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.5% (563)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (1,015)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (697)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (1,295)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (1,593)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.2% (967)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.0% (1,382)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.7% (320)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (342)
Income Wilson County KS USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.0% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.7% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wilson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Wilson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Wilson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Wilson County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Wilson County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Wilson County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Wilson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Wilson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wilson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wilson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (260)
9-12th Grade
6% (520)
High School / GED
37% (3,206)
Some College
23% (1,993)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,040)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,300)
Master's Degree
4% (346)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Wilson County KS USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 37% 26% 26%
Some College 23% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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