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Wilson, PA


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Wilson, Pennsylvania

Wilson contains a population of approximately 7,682.

The People and Families of Wilson

In Wilson, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilson had a median family income of $44,707.

Wilson Housing

Wilson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Wilson, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Wilson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wilson, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens74
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men68
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Housing Recently Built12
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