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Wilson, North Carolina

Introduction to Wilson, North Carolina

Wilson, North Carolina, in Wilson county, is 16 miles SW of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 40 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 44,405.

Wilson History

Wilson began like most other frontier towns where growth was very slow until it had a railroad. The Wilmington-Weldon Railroad was completed in 1845 which spurred remarkable development in Wilson. In January 1849, Wilson was officially established as a town after merging the villages of Hickory Grove and Toisnot Junction. It was named in honor of Louis D. Wilson, a legislator and soldier, who died fighting in the Mexican War.

Wilson and nearby Attractions

  • Arts Council of Wilson
  • Wilson Country Club
  • Putt Putt of Wilson?
  • Wilson County Senior Center
  • Wiggin Mills Reservoir

Things To Do In Wilson

Visitors and residents flock to the live events organized by The Arts Council of Wilson. These events are held at the historically significant Boykin Center downtown. The North Carolina Baseball Museum, near Fleming Stadium, is a must-visit place for baseball fans. Those interested in history should visit the African-American History Museum, located in the Freeman Round House. The Freeman Round House is a stone building which is a marvel of engineering.

Wilson Transportation

One can avail of air transportation from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Wilson Higher Education

Barton College and Wilson Technical Community College are the local centers for higher learning.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Wilson Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Wilson Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Wilson Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Wilson Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wilson, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population96
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use510
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime35

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