Borough · Pennsylvania
Wilson, Pennsylvania
Wilson, borough, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Wilson had 8,159 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,259 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,183 (±36). GEOID 4285592.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,159
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,259 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,183 ±36
Median household income
$82,902
±$12,527 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$210,700
±$16,439 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,370
±$139 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Wilson and what county is it in?
Wilson is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 7,151 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wilson is in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wilson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,159 people lived in Wilson on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 8,259 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,183 (±36).
| Measure | Wilson | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,183 ±36 | 318,580 | +386 |
| Households | 2,888 ±245 | 122,624 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.23 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,175 ±237 | 129,448 | no clear change |
Wilson's population since 2000
From 7,682 in 2000 to 8,159 in 2025: up 6.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wilson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wilson?
The median resident of Wilson is 35.4 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.5%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wilson | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 ±4.0 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±3.4 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±2.9 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±4.5 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.5% ±6.5 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.0% ±7.5 pts | 72.0% | −10.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.5% ±6.4 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±3.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±2.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5% ±4.3 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.6% ±5.7 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±2.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±3.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±1.8 pts | 4.4% | −4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6% ±5.1 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4% ±5.8 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±4.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6% ±3.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wilson earn?
Half of Wilson's 2,888 households earn less than $82,902 a year (±$12,527), against $89,184 in Northampton County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $82,352 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wilson | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,902 ±$12,527 | $89,184 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,800 ±$16,365 | $115,853 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,338 ±$5,737 | $45,736 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% ±6.1 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.4% ±11.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2% ±6.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±3.3 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.5% ±6.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wilson?
Owners occupy 59.4% of Wilson's occupied homes and renters 40.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,700 by its owner (±$16,439). The median renter pays $1,370 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wilson | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,700 ±$16,439 | $308,600 | +$50,833 |
| Median gross rent | $1,370 ±$139 | $1,395 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4% ±10.4 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,549 ±$123 | $1,957 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.4% ±8.1 pts | 71.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.6% ±8.1 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,175 ±237 | 129,448 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 24.9% ±6.1 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 54.1% ±6.8 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.5% ±4.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wilson building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Wilson in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wilson work and get to work?
73.4% of Wilson's workers drive alone and 10.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes.
| Measure | Wilson | Northampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2% ±4.7 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4% ±5.5 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±3.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.4% ±2.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7% ±5.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min ±2.5 | 27.0 min | −8.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wilson?
1 census tract lies mostly in Wilson, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wilson) · Census block assignment files
How does Wilson compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wilson is the 3,703rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 102nd-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Wilson ranks 871st of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 102nd | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,096th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 871st | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,267th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,201st | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 445th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 667th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,223rd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,950th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,838th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,076th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,203rd | 2,156 |
Wilson's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Wilson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wilson?
14 of the 57 figures for Wilson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wilson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wilson.