Wilson County, TN

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2021 Population

144,748

2.95% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.498% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.37%

0.939% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$82,224

4.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$300,800

6.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

72,475

3.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wilson County, TN had a population of 145k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $82,224. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wilson County, TN grew from 140,604 to 144,748, a 2.95% increase and its median household income grew from $78,962 to $82,224, a 4.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wilson County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.66%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), White (Hispanic) (2.18%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.76%).

None of the households in Wilson County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Wilson County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wilson County, TN are Cumberland University (676 degrees awarded in 2021), Genesis Career College-Lebanon (91 degrees), and Master's Barber & Styling College (11 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wilson County, TN was $300,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Wilson County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilson County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Wilson County, TN borders Cannon County, TN, Davidson County, TN, DeKalb County, TN, Rutherford County, TN, Smith County, TN, Sumner County, TN, and Trousdale County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Wilson County, TN is home to a population of 145k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.11% of Wilson County, TN residents were born outside of the country (7.4k people).

In 2021, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Wilson County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Wilson County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wilson County, TN was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilson County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 699
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.64k ± 510
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.24k ± 663

4.74%

Hispanic Population

6.86k people

4.74% of the people in Wilson County, TN are hispanic (6.86k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

5.11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.4k people

4.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.02k people

As of 2021, 5.11% of Wilson County, TN residents (7.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wilson County, TN was 4.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,849 ± 340
Gulf War (2001-)
2,160 ± 435
Gulf War (1990s)
1,690 ± 364

Wilson County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wilson County, TN employs 72.5k people. The largest industries in Wilson County, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,739 people), Retail Trade (8,547 people), and Manufacturing (7,680 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,750), Utilities ($66,726), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,413).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

72.5k

2021 Value

± 2,385

3.11%

1 Year growth

± 4.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilson County, TN grew at a rate of 3.11%, from 70.3k employees to 72.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilson County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,755 people), Management Occupations (9,130 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,677 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilson County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.5k

2021 Value

± 2,385

3.11%

1 Year growth

± 4.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilson County, TN grew at a rate of 3.11%, from 70.3k employees to 72.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilson County, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,739 people), Retail Trade (8,547 people), and Manufacturing (7,680 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilson County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Wilson County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,352

Median earning men ± $1,568

$38,251

Median earning women ± $1,287

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,938), Information ($71,792), and Wholesale Trade ($65,957).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($56,385), Information ($53,125), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,466).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,053
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
686
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
559
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$892k
Manufacturing
$484k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$337k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wilson County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 67.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%), followed by Other (2.39%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.39%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wilson County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 67.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%), followed by Other (2.39%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wilson County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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 Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 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 Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wilson County, TN awarded 778 degrees. The student population of Wilson County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,049 male students and 1,673 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilson County, TN are White (481 and 64%), followed by Unknown (114 and 15.2%), Black or African American (90 and 12%), and Hispanic or Latino (51 and 6.78%).

The largest universities in Wilson County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Cumberland University (676 and 86.9%), Genesis Career College-Lebanon (91 and 11.7%), and Master's Barber & Styling College (11 and 1.41%).

The most popular majors in Wilson County, TN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (126 and 16.2%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (59 and 7.58%), and General Business (57 and 7.33%).

The median tuition cost in Wilson County, TN for private four year colleges is $24,336.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wilson County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,722 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,722 students enrolled in Wilson County, TN, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,661 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
39 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wilson County, TN was Registered Nursing with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wilson County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cumberland University
676 degrees awarded
Genesis Career College-Lebanon
91 degrees awarded
Master's Barber & Styling College
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cumberland University with 676 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 289 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilson County, TN, which is 0.591 times less than the 489 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 481 degrees mean that there were 4.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 114 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,336) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,076) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wilson County, TN was $300,800 in 2021, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $283,200 to $300,800, a 6.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Wilson County, TN is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wilson County, TN have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilson County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wilson County, TN is $82,224. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wilson County, TN was Census Tract 302.03 with a value of $117,546, followed by Census Tract 303.03 and Census Tract 303.08, with respective values of $110,821 and $104,929.

In 2022, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wilson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.12%.

Housing

Property

$300,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,200

$40,645

Median Property Taxes

±$1,557

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wilson County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wilson County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.7% of the housing units in Wilson County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wilson County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 302.03
Census Tract 303.03
Census Tract 303.08

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wilson County, TN was Census Tract 302.03 with a value of $117,546, followed by Census Tract 303.03 and Census Tract 303.08, with respective values of $110,821 and $104,929.

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

Household Income

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

$82,224

Median Household Income

± $2,287

53k

Number of Households

± 1,930

In 2021, the median household income of the 53k households in Wilson County, TN grew to $82,224 from the previous year's value of $78,962.

The following chart displays the households in Wilson County, TN 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wilson County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Worked At Home (9.5%)
Carpooled (8.59%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Wilson County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.59%).

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.

Commute Time

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wilson County, TN have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Wilson County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wilson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.12%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilson County, TN (11.9k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.2% of the children was living in poverty in Wilson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 303 in Wilson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 129 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.8% of the population of Wilson County, TN has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wilson County, TN see 3215 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.68% decrease from the previous year (3270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1496 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,215 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wilson County, TN

Primary care physicians in Wilson County, TN see an average of 3,215 patients per year. This represents a 1.68% decrease from the previous year (3,270 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.24%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilson County, TN grew by 12% from 6.46% to 7.24%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.2 in Wilson County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wilson County, TN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32% in Wilson County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wilson County, TN.

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