Wilson County, NC

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2019 Population

81,435

0.122% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.5

0.246% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

20.3%

5.46% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$43,877

2.4% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$123,600

1.9% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

35,593

1.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Wilson County, NC had a population of 81.4k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $43,877. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Wilson County, NC grew from 81,336 to 81,435, a 0.122% increase and its median household income grew from $42,850 to $43,877, a 2.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wilson County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (47%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.1%), Other (Hispanic) (5.23%), White (Hispanic) (3.78%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%). 0% of the households in Wilson County, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.1% of the residents in Wilson County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wilson County, NC are Wilson Community College (567 degrees awarded in 2019), Barton College (268 degrees), and Mitchells Academy (3 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Wilson County, NC was $123,600, and the homeownership rate was 59.1%. Most people in Wilson County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilson County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Wilson County, NC borders Edgecombe County, NC, Greene County, NC, Johnston County, NC, Nash County, NC, Pitt County, NC, and Wayne County, NC.

United States North Carolina Wilson, NC

Diversity

Wilson County, NC is home to a population of 81.4k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.39% of Wilson County, NC residents were born outside of the country (5.2k people).

In 2019, there were 1.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.2k people) in Wilson County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.26k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilson County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.2k ± 390
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.8k ± 469
Other (Hispanic)
4.26k ± 739

10.4%

Hispanic Population

8.43k people

10.4% of the people in Wilson County, NC are hispanic (8.43k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wilson County, NC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.39%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.2k people

6.16%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.01k people

As of 2019, 6.39% of Wilson County, NC residents (5.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wilson County, NC was 6.16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wilson County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Wilson County, NC was 40.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Wilson County, NC are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Wilson County, NC residents was 41.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,947 ± 11,640 people
India
70,805 ± 6,510 people
Honduras
36,544 ± 4,685 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,947 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 70,805 and Honduras with 36,544.

Citizenship

96.1%

2019 Citizenship

96.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.1% of Wilson County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Wilson County, NC was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wilson County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,928 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
1,300 ± 316
Gulf War (1990s)
884 ± 218

Wilson County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Wilson County, NC is $43,877. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Wilson County, NC was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $79,419, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 14, with respective values of $68,750 and $67,972.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,862. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Wilson County, NC employs 35.6k people. The largest industries in Wilson County, NC are Manufacturing (6,898 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,075 people), and Retail Trade (3,706 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,587), Finance & Insurance ($49,262), and Information ($47,663).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,877

2019 value

± $1,694

2.4%

1 Year Growth

± 4.91%

Households in Wilson County, NC have a median annual income of $43,877, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $42,850 in 2018, which represents a 2.4% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Wilson County, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

$63,585

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,168

$47,862

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $855

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$64,719 ± $4,583
White
$53,494 ± $850
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,933 ± $24,629

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wilson County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0599% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5.01
Census Tract 15
Census Tract 14

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wilson County, NC was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $79,419, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 14, with respective values of $68,750 and $67,972.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wilson County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilson County, NC (16.2k out of 79.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
8,672 ± 634
White
4,020 ± 450
Hispanic
3,388 ± 408

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wilson County, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

35.6k

2019 Value

± 1,439

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 5.56%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Wilson County, NC grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 35.1k employees to 35.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilson County, NC, are Production Occupations (4,237 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,635 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,289 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilson County, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Wilson County, NC, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (4,237 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,635 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,289 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wilson County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.1 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.03 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.36 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Wilson County, NC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($64,861), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($64,330), and Legal Occupations ($64,035).

Industries

Employment by Industries

35.6k

2019 Value

± 1,439

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 5.56%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Wilson County, NC grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 35.1k employees to 35.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilson County, NC, are Manufacturing (6,898 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,075 people), and Retail Trade (3,706 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilson County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wilson County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Wilson County, NC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (6,898 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,075 people), and Retail Trade (3,706 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wilson County, NC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.94 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.6 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.39 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Wilson County, NC, by median earnings, are Utilities ($61,587), Finance & Insurance ($49,262), and Information ($47,663).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($40B) and Machinery ($36.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$430B

2018 Value in North Carolina

$840B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

95.4% growth

In 2018, total outbound North Carolina trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $840B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$28.2B
South Carolina
$27.5B
Virginia
$24.4B

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $28.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.5B and Virginia and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wilson County, NC went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 51.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46%), followed by Other (2.47%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (51.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46%)
Republican Party
Other (2.47%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 51.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46%), followed by Other (2.47%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Wilson County, NC

51.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Wilson County, NC awarded 838 degrees. The student population of Wilson County, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,062 male students and 1,960 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilson County, NC are White (433 and 53.3%), followed by Black or African American (260 and 32%), Hispanic or Latino (67 and 8.24%), and Unknown (30 and 3.69%).

The largest universities in Wilson County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wilson Community College (567 and 67.7%), Barton College (268 and 32%), and Mitchells Academy (3 and 0.358%).

The most popular majors in Wilson County, NC are General Business Administration & Management (126 and 15%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (112 and 13.4%), and Accounting (99 and 11.8%).

The median tuition cost in Wilson County, NC for private four year colleges is $31,732.

Concentrations

Most Common

Accounting
78 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
44 degree-majorss awarded
Medical Office Management
37 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wilson County, NC was Accounting with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Wilson County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wilson Community College
567 degrees awarded
Barton College
268 degrees awarded
Mitchells Academy
3 degrees awarded

$31,732

Median Private

In 2019, the Wilson County, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wilson Community College with 567 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

248

Degrees Awarded to Men

590

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 248 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilson County, NC, which is 0.42 times less than the 590 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Wilson County, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
433 degrees awarded
Black or African American
260 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
67 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Wilson County, NC was White students. These 433 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 260 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wilson County, NC was $123,600 in 2019, which is 0.514 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $121,300 to $123,600, a 1.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Wilson County, NC is 59.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Wilson County, NC have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilson County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$123,600

2019 Median

± $4,059

$121,300

2018 Median

± $3,953

In 2019, the median property value in Wilson County, NC grew to to $123,600 from the previous year's value of $121,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Wilson County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wilson County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,877

Median Household Income

± $1,694

32k

Number of Households

± 1,283

In 2019, the median household income of the 32k households in Wilson County, NC grew to $43,877 from the previous year's value of $42,850.

The following chart displays the households in Wilson County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Wilson County, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wilson County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

59.1%

2019 Homeownership

59%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 59.1% of the housing units in Wilson County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Wilson County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wilson County, NC have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in Wilson County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wilson County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (9.6%)
Other (2.95%)

In 2019, 83.4% of workers in Wilson County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.6%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (2.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wilson County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wilson County, NC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

87.8% of the population of Wilson County, NC has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 22% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Wilson County, NC see 2144 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.85% decrease from the previous year (2207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2556 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 597 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,144 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wilson County, NC

Primary care physicians in Wilson County, NC see an average of 2,144 patients per year. This represents a 2.85% decrease from the previous year (2,207 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wilson County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.2%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

22%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

2.08%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilson County, NC declined by 5% from 12.8% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wilson County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.