Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wilson's Mills, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,753

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

43%1,184

White

33.6%924

Black

17.7%486

Two or More

4.8%133

Asian

0.9%24

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%24

High School Diploma

36.5%537

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%90

Some College (1+ yr)

18.3%270

Associate's Degree

11.1%164

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%195

Master's Degree

2.9%42

Doctorate

0.6%9

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$241,800

Median Renti

$1,021

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.9%702

Renter-Occupied

13.1%106

Total Units

831

Homeownership

86.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

8%56

$50K–$100K

1.9%13

$100K–$150K

5.1%36

$150K–$200K

12.5%88

$200K–$300K

34.9%245

$300K–$500K

37.6%264

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

9.4%78

2010–2019

18.7%155

2000–2009

12.6%105

1990–1999

34.2%284

1980–1989

2.8%23

1970–1979

5.4%45

1960–1969

5.9%49

1950–1959

3%25

1940–1949

7.6%63

1939 or earlier

0.5%4

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.1%728

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%27

Utility Gas

3.1%25

No Fuel

3.1%25

Solar

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,813

Mean Household Incomei

$68,384

Per Capita Incomei

$21,754

Poverty Ratei

31.9%

Unemploymenti

10.7%

Labor Forcei

1,277

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%24

$10K–$15K

2.1%17

$15K–$20K

2.4%19

$20K–$25K

3%24

$25K–$30K

8%65

$30K–$35K

2.6%21

$35K–$40K

6.9%56

$40K–$45K

1.6%13

$45K–$50K

5.4%44

$50K–$60K

10%81

$60K–$75K

16.3%132

$75K–$100K

21.7%175

$100K–$125K

9.3%75

$125K–$150K

4%32

$150K–$200K

3.3%27

$200K+

0.4%3

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1726.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

162

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,132

Avg. Commutei

31.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,140

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

110(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.1%Insured

23.9%Uninsured