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Wilson, AR


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Wilson, Arkansas

Wilson, Arkansas, in Mississippi county, is 29 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 939.

The People and Families of Wilson

In Wilson, about 52% of adults are married.

Wilson has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilson had a median family income of $38,971. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Wilson.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Wilson.

Wilson Housing

Wilson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wilson, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wilson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Wilson Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Wilson Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Wilson Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wilson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wilson, AR

Comparing Wilson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Women710
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men37
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty59
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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